National Taiwan University (NTU)

 1.1 World-class University

Founded in 1928 as Taihoku Imperial University, our university has gone through a series of transformations to “National Taiwan University” named in 1945. By 2028, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of NTU- the first and oldest higher education organization in Taiwan.

1.2 Academics

At present, NTU consists of 16 colleges, 58 departments, 146 graduate institutes, as well as 19 Master's and PhD degree programs. NTU's programs cover a wide array of disciplines across science, arts, and the humanities, with up to 8,000 courses made available for selection each semester. By 2028, NTU will celebrate its 100th anniversary as the first and oldest higher education organization in Taiwan.

NTU Colleges

• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Science
• College of Social Sciences
• College of Medicine
• College of Engineering
• College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture
• College of Management
• College of Public Health
• College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
• College of Law
• College of Life Science
• International College 
• D-School
• Graduate School of Advanced Technology
• Center for General Education
• School of Professional Education and Continuing Studies

1.3 Global Connections

NTU has 640+ Partner institutions in 67 countries

Exchange Students from 400+ schools in 51 countries

670+ Study abroad programs

115+ Dual Degree Program in 18 countries

With 35,000+ Students (Undergrad + Graduate school)

1,800+ English-taught Courses and 5,700+ Faculty and Staff (7% full-time international faculty, 28 nationalities).

NTU is constantly exploring and developing adequate resources for our students to unleash their full potential while empowering them for a brighter future. Despite the pandemic in the past years, we’ve managed to maintain our Student Mobility:

Incoming

6,000+ International Students from 77 Countries

Degree 51%

Exchange/Visit 23%

Mandarin Learners 17%

Short-term Programs 9%

Outgoing

1,200+ Study Abroad Students, 11.5% Annual Growth

Exchange 59%

Summer Program 24%

Short-term/ Internship 13%

Visiting 4%

1.4  Student Resources

• Unleash Your Curiosity in Taiwan's Largest Library: The NTU library has everything you need to excel academically, from extensive books to online resources.
• Sports and Student Clubs: Stay active and find your passion with our top-notch sports facilities. Join over 400 student clubs to connect with like-minded individuals.
• Health Center and Counseling: We prioritize your well-being with our on-campus Health Center and Student Counseling Center. Access affordable healthcare and receive the support you need to succeed in your career path.
• Convenient Accommodations and On-Campus Dormitories: Enjoy comfortable living in our on-campus dormitories or nearby accommodations. All incoming international students are guaranteed a spot so that you can focus on your studies.
• Career Center: Our Career Center offers valuable career planning and employment resources. Gain professional capabilities and enhance your competitiveness in today's job market.

1.5 Subjects Taught at NTU

• International Mentorship Program (IMP) 

The NTU International Mentorship Program is the first summer internship program tailor-made for international degree-seeking students at National Taiwan University (NTU). The program aims to facilitate the linkage between Taiwan and the global talent market, as well as, to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

• Overseas Internship Program (OIP) 

To increase professional global competence and help our students develop international networks, NTU cooperates with overseas enterprises and non-profit organizations, such as IBM Research and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to create international internship opportunities across sectors for NTU undergraduate and graduate students, enabling them to pursue internship opportunities abroad. This program will promote international exchange, expand participants’ horizons, and prepare them to become professionals with a global mentality.

• NGO Academy 

In collaboration with Impact Hub Taipei, we’ve launched a training program for NTU students interested in sustainability and non-profit work. Focusing on project-based learning, students in this program will work with Taiwan's non-governmental organizations (NGO) focusing on international affairs or international non-governmental organizations (iNGO) as interns. Through all English-curated courses and 16-week internships combining theory with practice, we are intended to empower our students with global networks and problem-solving skills to prepare the future careers with NGOs.

2.1 Degree Programs

As of the academic year 2021-2022, NTU offers over 300 programs, including over 90 double-degree programs, at the bachelor’s, master's, and PhD levels and three professional schools (dentistry, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy). More than 1800 of the classes available are English-taught. Furthermore, NTU offers accessible Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), with 69 courses on Coursera and over 230 courses on NTU’s OpenCourseWare platform.

 Nonetheless, NTU offers local and international students a variety of financial aid options in the form of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate levels. The affordable tuition fees, great professional options, and reduced living costs make studying at National Taiwan University an excellent choice.

2.2 Non-Degree Programs

The university also offers a series of non-degree programs to complement student's learning experience. Of 5,000 incoming international students yearly, many participate in our exchange and visiting student programs. Other great non-degree opportunities for students include:

1.  NTU Plus Academy 

This program allows students to spend a summer gaining insight into one of the following fields: civil and building engineering, BIM implementation, and the +1N Biotechnology program.

2. Research Visits Program 

A program designed for oversee students interested in conducting short-term research or internship with an NTU faculty member. 

3. Chinese language courses 

 These courses are a popular gateway to learning Chinese and experiencing Taiwanese culture; these courses are available for degree and non-degree students.

Apply here: https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/en/

3.1 Worldwide Recognition

As a leading academic institution in Asia, NTU is envisioned to attract talented individuals from home and abroad, maximize profits made from intellectual properties, and secure leadership, as well as its sustainable growth in Taiwan's academia. NTU has reinforced research facilities and energy for industrial-academic cooperation, consolidated university resources to facilitate collaborative research, personnel training for basic research, and across-the-board upgrades in every field for key breakthroughs:

41.7% Publications in the Top 10% most impactful journals in given fields

41,088 Publications

6,443 Collaborating institutions from all sectors

2+ Billion Licensing fee

30+ Spin-offs

54+ Incubation businesses

10+ Joint centers including Asus, BenQ, Delta, Foxconn and others

(Data from 2017-2022)

3,360+ Patents

(Data from 2000-present)

To date, our research findings have benefited multiple industries and are applied in interdisciplinary areas. It is our ongoing mission to keep advancing research outcomes and generate more global impact.

3.2 Research Highlights

Advancing Modern Medical Sciences – The NTU Cancer Center (NTUCC)

Established in 2019, NTUCC is the first comprehensive public cancer medical center in Taiwan. The center aims to pioneer cutting-edge advances in oncology and innovative clinical treatments, while simultaneously building a framework for personalized preventive medicine.

NTUCC is led by distinguished Professor James Chih-Hsin Yang, MD, PhD, a world-renowned scholar in lung cancer research. Professor Yang has spearheaded multiple international studies that have led to global use of new drugs for patients with advanced lung cancer and renewed guidelines for lung cancer treatment.

Developing Next-generation Electronics– NTU Nano-Electro-Mechanical-System (NEMS) Research Center

The NEMS Research Center is an academic research institution focusing on multidisciplinary topics, including new-generation electronics, biochemical sensors, actuators and transmitters, photonic devices and advanced materials. In the past 15 years, the NEMS center has secured publications in high-impacted journals, such as Nature Nanotechnology, Nano Letters, ACS Nano, and Advanced Materials. By providing a prototyping platform to industrial partners, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Himax, Playnitride, Taiwan Nano & Micro-Photonics, the center is dedicated to bridging the gap between industries and academia and collaborating on the development of next-generation electronics.

Protecting Endangered Species – NTU’s Biodiversity Conservation Efforts

In 2000, Chinese Crested Terns were re-discovered after disappearing for 60 years. They were on the brink of extinction. These migratory birds breed in colonies on ocean islands, making them vulnerable to natural disasters and human disturbance. Cross-country protection of breeding and wintering grounds is essential for their survival.

To protect these birds, the NTU conservation team collaborated with scientists to restore their breeding habitats, promote social attraction, conduct satellite tracking, enforce conservation laws, and advocate for protection. After 20 years of collaborative efforts, the Chinese Crested Tern population has increased to 200. From research to implementation, biodiversity conservation remains our top priority.

3.3 Social Responsibility through Innovation

NTU is dedicated to practicing university social responsibility and the United Nation’s sustainable development goals (SDGs), resulting in revamping our curriculum, international collaborations and SDG-focused forums. We also frequently partner with national entities such as Academia Sinica, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, and more.

Moreover, the strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship has paved the way for the development of NTU Future Classroom, which integrates advanced IoT technology to create a dynamic learning environment. By providing courses such as University PLUS and hands-on, interdisciplinary programs, we also reinforce the importance of actively giving back to the community, thus creating a mutually beneficial relationship between NTU and the society.

To achieve the SDGs of 2030, the pressing issues that require ambitious action include:

• How to motivate research teams to propose interdisciplinary research/action plans and the evaluation/award/promotion/hiring mechanism for the faculty and students participating in such initiatives
• How to put the concept of “Living Lab” into practice at Asian research universities and accelerate its implementation, along with an external collaborative mechanism
• How to improve sustainability competence of all NTU members