National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
(NYCU)
Part of University System of Taiwan
About
National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) was a public research university in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Established in 1896 as Nanyang Public School by an imperial edict of the Guangxu Emperor, it was one of China's leading universities. After the Chinese Civil War, NCTU was re-established by former Chiao Tung University faculty and alumni in Taiwan in 1958.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 86 subject rankings
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THE
ARWU
US News
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,360
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 9%
- Female : Male
- 37 : 63
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Physics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
28 subjectsUS News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | =122 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 161 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 163 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | =166 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 178 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =201 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 219 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =233 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =242 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 247 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 248 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =275 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =305 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =306 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =307 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =314 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Physics | =379 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =415 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =454 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =455 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =491 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =598 | 48.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =967 | 48.7 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |