Nanyang College, founded by Hsuan-Wai Sheng in 1896, was the former manifestation of present day NCTU. It was one of the new-style institutions of higher learning in Asia. After the National Government moved to Taiwan, the school was relocated in Hsinchu City in 1958 under the recommendation and support of the American alumni and the leadership of the former University President Hung-Hsun Ling.
Master's Programmes
About
History
Chiao Tung University was founded in 1896 (the 22nd year of the Kuanghsu Era of the Ching Dynasty). The school’s original name was NanyangCollege. In 1912, it was renamed the Shanghai Vocational College of Higher Education. In 1921, it was renamed again Chiao Tung University. And in 1937, it was renamed once more National Chiao Tung University (NCTU).
Education
Our school emphasizes the precept of pragmatism for the idea has been mentioned constantly in our mottos: from “Learn and work practically” (Vocational College, 1904-1912), to “Seek the truths from facts” (NCTU, 1930s), and lastly to “Absorb the new to look far ahead, and work pragmatically” (handwriting of the former President, Hung-Hsun Ling, 1974). In highlighting the special qualities of education and capturing the characteristics of the students at NCTU, these mottos are quite profound.
Research
- Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences
- Disaster Prevention and Water Environment Research Center
- Nano Facility Center
- Brain Reasearch Center
- Center for Nano Science & Technology
- Science, Technology and Society Center
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
268 -28
2021
240 -13
2020
227
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
-
2021
501
2020
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
-
2020
401 100
2019
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
750 -31
2020
719
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Library services
The mission of National Chiao Tung University Library is to enrich quality of life and advance intellectual discovery by connecting people with knowledge. The Library collects texts and provides services to meet the studying, research and teaching needs of individuals who are affiliated with the NCTU as well as the greater community.
Student Life
Campus life
Campus Life in NCTU:
- Sport Facilities
- Accommodation
- Restaurants & Shops
- University Health Service
- Campus Map
- Lost &Found
- Emergency Support
- Counseling Center
- Career Center
- Student Activities
Student clubs
Club List
- Recreational clubs：dedicated to initiating proper recreational activities.
- Technics & art clubs：dedicated to researching techniques and arts.
- Senior high alumni clubs：dedicated to promoting friendship and encouragement.
- Social service clubs：dedicated to promoting the social service
- Sports clubs：dedicated to upgrading sport skills and cultivating lifetime sport habit.
- Academic clubs：dedicated to academic research.
- Musical/ Drama clubs：dedicated to initiating the performance and appreciation of music and drama shows for physical and mental pleasure.
- Commission clubs：club associations required by particular circumstances.
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