Best universities in Taiwan 2026
Discover the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and explore which universities in Taiwan rank the highest.
This list reveals the best universities and colleges in Taiwan, according to the trusted THE World University Rankings 2026.
Universities across Taiwan are scored in areas such as teaching, research and international outlook.
It uses a robust methodology, created by the in-house data team, that is relied upon by students, academics, policymakers and industry leaders worldwide.
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Top universities in Taiwan 2026
| Taiwan Rank 2026 | WUR Rank 2026 | University | Overall | Teaching | Research Environment | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook |
| 1 | 140 | National Taiwan University (NTU) | 62.5 | 59.4 | 54.9 | 68.6 | 100 | 59.2 |
| 2 | 301–350 | China Medical University, Taiwan | 51.6–54.2 | 28.2 | 32.5 | 91.7 | 95.4 | 51.3 |
| =3 | 401–500 | Asia University, Taiwan | 46.2–49.8 | 16.6 | 34.9 | 82.8 | 75.3 | 49.5 |
| =3 | 401–500 | National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) | 46.2–49.8 | 33.2 | 38.3 | 62.9 | 97.8 | 50 |
| =3 | 401–500 | National Tsing Hua University | 46.2–49.8 | 37.5 | 43.5 | 61.4 | 99.8 | 46.3 |
| =3 | 401–500 | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU Taiwan) | 46.2–49.8 | 42.3 | 42.7 | 55.3 | 100 | 39.9 |
| =3 | 401–500 | Taipei Medical University | 46.2–49.8 | 46.3 | 32.2 | 63.6 | 86.6 | 48.6 |
| =8 | 501–600 | National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) | 43.6–46.1 | 36.9 | 41.3 | 52 | 99.8 | 42.3 |
| =8 | 501–600 | National Taiwan Normal University | 43.6–46.1 | 36.7 | 32.3 | 56.2 | 86.4 | 54.4 |
| =8 | 501–600 | National Yunlin University of Science and Technology | 43.6–46.1 | 21.1 | 28.9 | 81.8 | 79.9 | 48.2 |
| =11 | 601–800 | Chang Gung University | 39.0–43.5 | 25.8 | 35.3 | 50.2 | 96.1 | 29.6 |
| =11 | 601–800 | National Sun Yat-Sen University | 39.0–43.5 | 31.5 | 35.1 | 43.6 | 89 | 46.7 |
| =11 | 601–800 | Yuan Ze University | 39.0–43.5 | 19.7 | 27.3 | 62.5 | 79.8 | 61.2 |
| 14 | 801–1000 | Kaohsiung Medical University | 35.5–38.9 | 26.6 | 34.3 | 46.9 | 89 | 31.4 |
| =15 | 1001–1200 | Ming Chi University of Technology | 32.1–35.4 | 18.3 | 29.7 | 49.6 | 69.7 | 38.2 |
| =15 | 1001–1200 | National Central University | 32.1–35.4 | 31 | 25.1 | 30.7 | 99 | 41.8 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | Chaoyang University of Technology | 27.3–32.0 | 15.5 | 22.8 | 42.6 | 53.7 | 45.3 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | Chung Yuan Christian University | 27.3–32.0 | 18.9 | 24.2 | 36.4 | 64.9 | 42.2 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | Fu Jen Catholic University | 27.3–32.0 | 23.1 | 27.6 | 28.5 | 76.6 | 30 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | I-Shou University | 27.3–32.0 | 16.3 | 21.1 | 38.2 | 60 | 39.3 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | National Chengchi University | 27.3–32.0 | 27.1 | 28.9 | 25.1 | 62.5 | 53.8 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | National Chung Cheng University | 27.3–32.0 | 21.4 | 24.8 | 28.4 | 77.3 | 30.6 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | National Chung Hsing University | 27.3–32.0 | 24.6 | 25.4 | 35.8 | 74.6 | 36.6 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | National Dong Hwa University | 27.3–32.0 | 20.2 | 25 | 29 | 45.1 | 52.6 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology | 27.3–32.0 | 17 | 22.8 | 41.7 | 71 | 29.1 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | National Taipei University of Technology | 27.3–32.0 | 26.4 | 22.5 | 36.5 | 82.8 | 36.1 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | National Taiwan Ocean University | 27.3–32.0 | 19.9 | 27.2 | 29.3 | 70 | 35.9 |
| =17 | 1201–1500 | Tzu Chi University | 27.3–32.0 | 25.7 | 26 | 24.7 | 66.3 | 27.8 |
| =29 | 1501+ | Chang Gung University of Science and Technology | 10.3–27.2 | 16.1 | 15.2 | 39.8 | 41.8 | 21 |
| =29 | 1501+ | Chinese Culture University | 10.3–27.2 | 14.8 | 11.9 | 15.8 | 34.2 | 30 |
| =29 | 1501+ | Chung Shan Medical University | 10.3–27.2 | 20.3 | 21.4 | 31.7 | 63 | 22.2 |
| =29 | 1501+ | Feng Chia University | 10.3–27.2 | 16.9 | 18.2 | 24.2 | 70.7 | 35.6 |
| =29 | 1501+ | Ming Chuan University | 10.3–27.2 | 14.1 | 13.6 | 22.7 | 42.3 | 37.3 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National Changhua University of Education | 10.3–27.2 | 21.6 | 20.7 | 20.4 | 47.7 | 29.2 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National Chi Nan University | 10.3–27.2 | 19.8 | 16 | 13.9 | 66.8 | 33.1 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National Chiayi University | 10.3–27.2 | 15.1 | 14.3 | 21.2 | 60.6 | 23.1 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National Chin-Yi University of Technology | 10.3–27.2 | 15 | 26.6 | 27.3 | 50.3 | 36.5 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National Formosa University | 10.3–27.2 | 15 | 11.7 | 8.9 | 46.3 | 20.3 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National Ilan University | 10.3–27.2 | 14.3 | 14.1 | 19.5 | 47 | 31.5 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National Pingtung University of Science and Technology | 10.3–27.2 | 16.4 | 14.3 | 20.7 | 49.6 | 30.8 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National Taipei University | 10.3–27.2 | 19.4 | 15.4 | 19.5 | 51.6 | 31.5 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National United University | 10.3–27.2 | 13.3 | 12.7 | 16.8 | 54.2 | 22.4 |
| =29 | 1501+ | National University of Kaohsiung | 10.3–27.2 | 13.1 | 19.5 | 13.3 | 37.1 | 33.5 |
| =29 | 1501+ | Soochow University, Taiwan | 10.3–27.2 | 14.6 | 18 | 23 | 27.4 | 34.9 |
| =29 | 1501+ | Tamkang University | 10.3–27.2 | 16.1 | 12.4 | 40.1 | 50.5 | 44.6 |
| =29 | 1501+ | Tunghai University | 10.3–27.2 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 48.4 |
| =29 | 1501+ | University of Taipei | 10.3–27.2 | 17.5 | 19.1 | 16.1 | 27.1 | 32.7 |
Key Insights into the Taiwan University Rankings 2026
- There are 47 universities from Taiwan ranked in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
- National Taiwan University ranks in the first place position, and ranks in the top 200 globally.
- Seven of Taiwan's universities are ranked in the global top 500.
Choosing a university in Taiwan
Taiwan’s bustling cities, along with its breath-taking tropical forests, green and marble mountains, hidden gorges and enormous sea cliffs can also make it seem like a paradise for students.
Many of the region’s universities rank in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and are successful across a range of academic fields, including engineering, management and medicine.
The capital city of Taipei has a lot to offer culturally, too. Its temples are used not only for prayer but also to host cultural festivals and art-house events.
The table for the best universities in Taiwan was derived from data collected for the THE World University Rankings. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics: research environment, teaching (the learning environment), research quality, industry, and international outlook. For more insight and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the Taiwan university ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.
