NTU's institutional predecessor was Taihoku Imperial University, founded in 1928 by the Japanese colonial administration. The first president was Shidehara Tan Tairaka Hiroshi. In 1945, the Republic of China won the war of resistance against Japan, and Taiwan was handed over to the Nationalist government of China.
- #68 Ranking
- 4 Masters
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- NTU MOOCs have more than 1,100,000 enrollments and over 33,000 course completions.
- NTU OCW offers 240 online courses and has accumulated more than 17,000,000 visits.
- Global partnerships with 633 universities from 82 countries
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (2)
- M.B.A. Global MBA
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Master Biodiversity (MPB)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Master Biodiversity (MPB)
Medicine & Health (1)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Master Biodiversity (MPB)
About
History
Founded in 1928, NTU is the most prestigious university in Taiwan, and is among the top 100 universities in the world. Guided by independent thought and a pioneering spirit of enterprise, students at NTU become a part of the nation’s richest center of learning and receive a diverse and superlative education. Our programs are underpinned by cutting-edge research and vibrant academia-industry cooperation. Career guidance, numerous professional opportunities, and a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem rounds out students’ experience at NTU.
Education
NTU has 11 colleges, 54 departments,107 graduate institutes, and eight master's and PhD programs, which range from the natural sciences to the humanities, society, and the arts. It offers more than 7,800 courses each semester, placing it tops in the nation in terms of both breadth of academic fields and volume of programs. Students who study at NTU become a part of the nation’s richest center of learning and are given the opportunity to receive a diverse, superlative education.
Research
- International Research Centers
- National-Level Research Centers
- University-Level Research Centers
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!
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
68 -2
2021
66 3
2020
69
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
113 -16
2021
97 23
2020
120
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
201
2020
201 -50
2019
151
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
184 2
2020
186
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.
Student Life
Campus life
- NTU Campus in Taiwan
- NTU Campus in Taipei City (Main Campus)
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