National Taiwan University: Statistics

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#150 of 14,131 In the World
#12 of 5,830 In Asia
#1 of 144 In Taiwan
#1 of 28 In Taipei
#36 of 2,166 For Computer Engineering
Top100 For 28 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
33,882
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.ntu.edu.tw
Languages
Chinese
Acceptance rate
34%*

* National Taiwan University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsGraduation from senior high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination for local students, direct application for foreign students
Academic CalendarAugust to June (September - January; February-June)
Enrollment33,882

Research profile

National Taiwan University is a world-class research university with 153,985 scientific papers published and 4,129,758 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
153,985
Citations
4,129,758

National Taiwan University majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
93,359 / 2,688,507
Biology
93,273 / 2,727,950
Engineering
91,968 / 2,331,005
Physics
85,608 / 2,239,580
Quantum and Particle physics
61,867 / 1,628,222
Medicine
60,041 / 1,697,965
Computer Science
59,611 / 1,408,933
Environmental Science
58,681 / 1,616,285
Materials Science
53,600 / 1,406,059
Organic Chemistry
50,398 / 1,539,031
Biochemistry
46,616 / 1,523,278
Genetics
44,204 / 1,369,230
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
42,535 / 1,136,042
Geology
33,048 / 929,579
Optical Engineering
30,492 / 775,795
Mathematics
29,960 / 746,779
Electrical Engineering
28,246 / 586,099
Pathology
27,623 / 829,023
Psychology
25,712 / 690,811
Geography and Cartography
24,973 / 639,275
Statistics
24,590 / 656,082
Ecology
24,016 / 710,415
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
22,990 / 512,385
Metallurgical Engineering
19,990 / 595,078
Philosophy
19,023 / 444,418
Nanotechnology
18,821 / 564,740
Paleontology
18,631 / 559,376
Telecommunications
18,201 / 334,600
Business
17,350 / 395,900
Chemical Engineering
16,326 / 551,764
Political Science
15,829 / 414,427
Surgery
15,800 / 405,195
Law
15,462 / 408,591
Physical chemistry
14,290 / 459,202
Sociology
13,913 / 375,318
Mechanical Engineering
13,902 / 301,213
Immunology
13,560 / 435,651
Psychiatry
13,029 / 330,077
Computer Networking
12,904 / 222,833
History
11,972 / 315,434

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 1050 3629
1994 1139 4679
1995 1208 5255
1996 1515 6400
1997 1613 8166
1998 1634 9787
1999 1748 12076
2000 1953 14340
2001 2211 17248
2002 3283 23923
2003 2924 28265
2004 3340 32877
2005 3966 40504
2006 4628 50065
2007 4834 60098
2008 5308 72832
2009 5420 85707
2010 6096 102140
2011 6499 119871
2012 6546 140103
2013 6519 159201
2014 6545 177991
2015 6119 189314
2016 5704 200834
2017 5780 213919
2018 5894 228800
2019 6327 251076
2020 6732 292663
2021 7127 326256
2022 7062 324514
2023 7256 327116
2024 6019 319416
2025 5122 284756
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Taiwan University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Forestry, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Theatre, Veterinary Science, Zoology
Master's Degree Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture and Planning, Art History, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, Hygiene, Immunology, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Business, Japanese, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Musicology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optical Technology, Oral Pathology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre, Toxicology, Veterinary Science, Zoology
Doctorate Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture and Planning, Art History, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, Hygiene, Immunology, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Business, Laboratory Techniques, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Nursing, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Optical Technology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Telecommunications Engineering, Toxicology, Veterinary Science, Zoology

National Taiwan University alumni

  1. Tsai Ing-wen

    Tsai Ing-wen
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1956-.. (age 70)
    Enrolled in National Taiwan University
    1974-1978 graduated with Bachelor of Laws
    Occupations
    juristlawyeruniversity teacherpolitician
    Biography

    Tsai Ing-wen is a Taiwanese politician and legal scholar who served as the seventh president of the Republic of China from 2016 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), she intermittently served as chair of the DPP from 2008 to 2012, 2014 to 2018, and 2020 to 2022. She was the first woman to hold the presidency in Taiwan's history.

  2. Lee Teng-hui

    Lee Teng-hui
    Years
    1923-2020 (aged 97)
    Enrolled in National Taiwan University
    1946-1949 graduated with bachelor's degree
    Occupations
    agricultural economistpolitician
    Biography

    Lee Teng-hui was a Taiwanese statesman, economist, and agronomist who served as the president of the Republic of China and chairman of the Kuomintang from 1988 to 2000. He was the first president to be born in Taiwan, the last to be indirectly elected, and the first to be directly elected.

  3. Lai Ching-te

    Lai Ching-te
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1959-.. (age 67)
    Enrolled in National Taiwan University
    1979-1983 graduated with bachelor's degree
    Occupations
    politicianphysician
    Biography

    Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, is a Taiwanese politician, physician, and nephrologist who has served as the eighth president of the Republic of China since 2024. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), he has been the party's chairman since 2023.

  4. Ko Wen-je

    Ko Wen-je
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1959-.. (age 67)
    Enrolled in National Taiwan University
    1979-1986 graduated with bachelor's degree
    1994-2002 graduated with doctorate
    Occupations
    physicianpoliticiansurgeon
    Biography

    Ko Wen-je, also known by his nickname, Ko P, is a Taiwanese politician, physician, and transplant surgeon who served as the 13th mayor of Taipei from 2014 to 2022. He founded the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) in 2019 and was the party's first chairman until 2025.

All 100 notable alumni

National Taiwan University faculties and divisions

Centre : Biodiversity Biological and Life Sciences
Centre : Biotechnology Biotechnology
Centre : Condensed Matter Sciences Physics
Centre : Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics Astrophysics
Centre : General Education Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chinese, English, History, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Social Sciences
Centre : Indigenous Studies Indigenous Studies
Centre : Information and Electronics Technologies Electronic Engineering, Information Technology
Centre : Neurobiology and Cognitive Science Instrument Making
Centre : NTU-ITRI Nano Nanotechnology
Centre : Ocean Marine Engineering, Technology
Centre : Population and Gender Studies Demography and Population, Gender Studies
College : Bio-Resources and Agriculture Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Communication Studies, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Farm Management, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Genetics, Horticulture, Industrial Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Veterinary Science, Water Science
College : Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Multimedia, Nanotechnology, Optical Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
College : Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Seismology, Town Planning
College : Law European Union Law, International Law, Law
College : Liberal Arts Anthropology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Chinese, English, European Languages, Foreign Languages Education, History, Information Sciences, Japanese, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Musicology, Philosophy, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation
College : Life Science Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Ecology, Fishery, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology
College : Management Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Information Management, International Business, Management
College : Medicine Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Genetics, Immunology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Toxicology
College : Pharmacy Pharmacy
College : Public Health Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Hygiene, Management, Occupational Health, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Welfare and Protective Services
College : Science Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Instrument Making, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physics, Psychology
College : Social Sciences Asian Studies, Development Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Journalism, Law, Political Sciences, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology
Research Division : Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine Biology, Medicine
Research Division : Digital Humanities Arts and Humanities
Research Division : Weather Climate and Disaster Meteorology
School : Dentistry Biology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology
School : Veterinary Medicine Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Veterinary Science, Zoology

General information

Alternative names NTU
國立台灣大學
Founded 1945
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Integrity, Diligence, Fidelity, Compassion
Colors maroon, gold

Location and contacts

Address No.1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road
Taipei, 10617
Taiwan
City population 2,443,000

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