Tamkang University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1079 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #263 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #12 of 144 | In Taiwan |
| #1 of 13 | In New Taipei |
| #195 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 119 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Enrollment
- 21,656
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.tku.edu.tw
- Languages
- Chinese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | August to July (August - January; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 21,656 |
We've calculated the 69% acceptance rate for Tamkang University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Tamkang University has published 13,482 scientific papers with 202,443 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Mathematics, and Materials Science.
Tamkang University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 39 | 65 |
| 1992 | 50 | 82 |
| 1993 | 53 | 76 |
| 1994 | 75 | 114 |
| 1995 | 77 | 139 |
| 1996 | 93 | 156 |
| 1997 | 127 | 247 |
| 1998 | 161 | 292 |
| 1999 | 231 | 458 |
| 2000 | 235 | 569 |
| 2001 | 250 | 783 |
| 2002 | 418 | 976 |
| 2003 | 377 | 1158 |
| 2004 | 403 | 1579 |
| 2005 | 476 | 2023 |
| 2006 | 475 | 2605 |
| 2007 | 485 | 3161 |
| 2008 | 596 | 3961 |
| 2009 | 601 | 4908 |
| 2010 | 622 | 5720 |
| 2011 | 684 | 6880 |
| 2012 | 726 | 8097 |
| 2013 | 680 | 9365 |
| 2014 | 619 | 10227 |
| 2015 | 557 | 10302 |
| 2016 | 483 | 10308 |
| 2017 | 512 | 9909 |
| 2018 | 511 | 11778 |
| 2019 | 504 | 13279 |
| 2020 | 484 | 15993 |
| 2021 | 524 | 19400 |
| 2022 | 561 | 21324 |
| 2023 | 567 | 22189 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Tamkang University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (NTD) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | First Year: 120,000 Second Year: 120,000 Third Year: 120,000 Fourth Year: 120,000 |
| Graduate | Master's Program: 50,000 per semester Doctoral Program: 60,000 per semester |
Tamkang University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Tamkang 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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics, Educational Technology, English, Finance, Information Management, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Asian Studies, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Pacific Area Studies |
Tamkang University alumni
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Gwei Lun-Mei
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
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Gwei Lun-mei is a Taiwanese actress. She started her acting career in 2002, with the film Blue Gate Crossing. Gwei then appeared in a few more films before achieving wide recognition for the film Secret, directed by Jay Chou, in which Gwei played the character of Lu Hsiao-yu.
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Crowd Lu
- Occupations
- lyricistcomposersingeractor
- Biography
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Crowd Lu is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter and actor. He is also nicknamed "Vitas Lu" after making a parody of the song Opera No. 2 by the Russian singer Vitas, having the ability to hit the same high notes. Due to a serious car accident in his first year at Tamkang University, Lu learned to play guitar during his hospitalization. The following year, Lu won first prize for musical composition and solo performance and proceeded to once again take the gold in composition and become the crowd favorite at National Chengchi University.
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Wen Chen-ling
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Wen Chen-ling is a Taiwanese actress and television host.
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Lu Shiow-yen
- Enrolled in Tamkang University
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Lu Shiow-yen is a Taiwanese politician and former television presenter. She is the incumbent mayor of Taichung since 25 December 2018.
Tamkang University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Chinese Language | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Centre : Data Processing | Information Technology |
| Centre : Extension Education | Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Continuing Education, Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Centre : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| Centre : Japanese Language | Japanese |
| Centre : Teacher Education | Teacher Training |
| College : Business | Banking, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Industrial and Production Economics, Insurance, International Business |
| College : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Research, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Teacher Training |
| College : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Architecture, Water Science |
| College : Foreign Languages and Literature | English, French, German, Japanese, Literature, Modern Languages, Russian, Spanish |
| College : Global Research and Development | Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Linguistics, Political Sciences |
| College : International Studies | American Studies, Chinese, Eastern European Studies, European Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Japanese, Latin American Studies, Slavic Languages, Southeast Asian Studies |
| College : Liberal Arts | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Communication Studies, History, Information Sciences, Library Science, Linguistics, Mass Communication |
| College : Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Information Management, Leadership, Management, Management Systems, Public Administration, Statistics, Transport Management |
| College : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Department/Division : Continuing Education | Chinese, Japanese, Teacher Training |
| Graduate School : American Studies | American Studies |
| Graduate School : China Studies | Chinese, East Asian Studies |
| Graduate School : Chinese Linguistics and Documentation | Chinese, Linguistics |
| Graduate School : Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum, Education |
| Graduate School : Educational Policy and Leadership | Educational Administration, Educational Sciences |
| Graduate School : European Studies | European Studies |
| Graduate School : International Affairs and Strategic Studies | International Relations and Diplomacy, Military Science |
| Graduate School : Japanese Studies | Japanese |
| Graduate School : Latin American Studies | Latin American Studies |
| Graduate School : Slavic Studies | Eastern European Studies, Slavic Languages |
| Graduate School : Southeast Asian Studies | Southeast Asian Studies |
| Research Division : Cross-Strait Financial Research | Finance |
| Research Division : Energy and Optoelectric Materials Research | Energy Engineering |
| Research Division : European Union Studies | European Studies |
| Research Division : Life Science Development | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Research Division : Statistical Survey Research | Statistics |
| Research Division : Tibetan Studies | Tibetan |
| Research Division : Water Resources Management and Policy Research | Water Management, Water Science |
| Research Division : Wind Engineering | Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | TKU 淡江大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Simplicity, Truthfulness, Firmness and Perseverance |
Location and contacts
| Address | 151, Yingzhuan Road Tamsui District New Taipei City, 25137 Taiwan |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,364,000 |