About National Taiwan University
National Taiwan University (NTU), founded in 1928, is the most prestigious university in Taiwan and is recognized as a leading public research university in Asia. Located in Taipei, NTU has a long history of academic excellence and is considered the flagship institution of higher education in Taiwan. The university offers a comprehensive range of programs across various disciplines, including science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and arts. NTU is known for its rigorous academic standards and vibrant campus life, accommodating over 35,000 students, including both undergraduate and graduate populations. The university comprises 16 colleges, 58 bachelor's degree programs, and 146 graduate institutes, providing a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary studies. With more than 8,000 courses available each semester, NTU caters to diverse academic interests and promotes a culture of research and innovation. The university places a strong emphasis on international collaboration and has established partnerships with numerous institutions worldwide. This global engagement enhances the educational experience for students and faculty alike, fostering cross-cultural exchange and research opportunities.
#70
QS World University Rankings 2024
35,000+ students
Student Enrollment
1:6
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Accreditations and Rankings
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#70
QS World University Rankings 2024
35,000+ students
Student Enrollment
1:6
Faculty-Student Ratio
Accreditations and Rankings
National Taiwan University Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
National Taiwan University provides extensive career services aimed at supporting students in their professional development. The university offers resources such as career counseling, resume workshops, and interview preparation to help students effectively navigate their career paths. NTU organizes job fairs that connect students with potential employers from various industries, facilitating internships and job placements. Additionally, NTU maintains strong relationships with its alumni network, providing ongoing support for career advancement. The university's extensive network of corporate partnerships enhances job prospects for graduates by providing access to internships and employment opportunities. NTU also emphasizes practical experience through cooperative education programs that allow students to gain hands-on experience while studying. This approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared for the competitive job market.
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Annie Jieping Zhang is a Nieman-Berkman Fellow at Harvard for 2024 and an award-winning journalist, writer, and media entrepreneur based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. She founded Matters Lab, a decentralized Web3 social media platform, and Nowhere Bookstore, a network of bookstores serving the global Chinese-speaking community. Additionally, she co-founded and served as editor-in-chief of Initium Media, an online Chinese-language publication established in Hong Kong in 2015. Her previous experience includes roles as an editor at City Magazine, chief writer and executive editor-in-chief for iSun Affairs, and reporter for Asia Week. In recognition of her contributions to journalism, the Society of Publishers in Asia named her Journalist of the Year in 2010.
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Carlson Huang graduated from National Taiwan University with a degree in Foreign Languages and Literature. He has been involved in international broadcasting since 1996, gaining extensive experience as a reporter, program producer, and English program host. His career includes administrative and management roles, starting as section chief of foreign languages, then advancing to vice manager of the programming department at RTI, and ultimately becoming the manager of the international language division. Carlson is dedicated to promoting people-to-people contact and international exchanges, which has taken him to various countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, the South Pacific, Europe, and Russia, allowing him to connect with local broadcasters and audiences. He has also served multiple terms as a judge for the AIB Awards and has been elected for a third term as an executive committee member of the London-based Association of International Broadcasting (AIB) from 2024 to 2026.
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Chelsea C. Chou is an Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of National Development at National Taiwan University, where she specializes in state-society relations and social policy-making in China. She earned her Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University and was a Fulbright visiting scholar at the Institute of East Asian Studies at UC Berkeley during the 2022-2023 academic year. Currently, she serves as the Director of International Affairs and the Director of the East Asian Studies Program at the College of Social Sciences at National Taiwan University. Additionally, she is a member of the Mainland China Affairs Committee of the Taipei City Government. Her broader research interests encompass Comparative Politics, Authoritarianism, Social Policies, and Chinese Politics.
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Chen-Ling Hung is a Professor at National Taiwan University, where she specializes in mass communications. She earned her Ph.D. in Mass Communications from Pennsylvania State University in 2004, an M.A. in Journalism from National Chengchi University in 1996, and a Bachelor of Laws from National Taiwan University in 1993.
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Chiaoning Su is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations at Oakland University, where she also directs the Barry M. Klein Center for Culture and Globalization. She earned her Ph.D. in Media and Communication from Temple University in 2015, an M.A. in Management and Organizational Communication from Emerson College in 2003, and a B.A. in Sociology from National Taiwan University in 2001.
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Hui-Ju Tsai is an Assistant Professor at National Taiwan University, specializing in communication studies with a focus on international communication and East Asian affairs. She earned her Ph.D. in Mass Communications from Pennsylvania State University in 2004, following an M.A. in Journalism from National Chengchi University in 1996, and a Bachelor of Laws from National Taiwan University in 1993. Hui-Ju teaches courses such as International Communication and East Asian Affairs (1), contributing her expertise to the academic community.
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HuiMin Chen is a seasoned communication professional with extensive experience in journalism and editorial leadership, particularly in fact-checking. She served as the Chief Editor of the Taiwan FactCheck Center, where she played a vital role in promoting media literacy and combating misinformation. Her background includes a Master's degree in Journalism and a Bachelor's degree that combines Russian language studies with journalism, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of media dynamics.
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Jilung Hsieh is an accomplished academic serving as an Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of Journalism at National Taiwan University. He also holds a position at the Graduate Institute of Library and Information Studies at National Taiwan Normal University and has previously taught computer science at the University of Taipei. Hsieh earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Computer Science from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, equipping him with a strong technical foundation to complement his expertise in journalism and communication.
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Prof. Matan Shelomi is an entomologist at National Taiwan University, originally from New York City. He completed his B.A. in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University in 2009 and earned his Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of California, Davis in 2014. Following a postdoctoral position at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, he joined the Department of Entomology at National Taiwan University as an assistant professor in 2017 and was promoted to associate professor in 2021. His research focuses on insect digestive physiology, microbiology, and ecogeography, along with cultural entomology projects that explore the use of insects as food and feed. Prof. Shelomi has received multiple Excellent Teacher Awards from National Taiwan University for his popular "Edible Insects" course, which is taught in English. He is multilingual, has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, traveled to over 75 countries, and has sampled many species of insects.
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Ming-sho Ho is a distinguished academic serving as a Professor at National Taiwan University. He is also the Director of the Research Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences at the National Science and Technology Council in Taiwan. His previous academic roles include Associate Professor at National Sun Yat-sen University and Assistant Professor at Nanhua University. He earned his Ph.D. from National Taiwan University.
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Professor Yu Tian-li obtained his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1997. He furthered his studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned both a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2003 and 2006, respectively. After completing his education, he returned to Taiwan in 2007 to contribute his expertise to his alma mater, where he has been teaching ever since. Known for his approachable demeanor, Professor Yu interacts with students like a friendly senior, often infusing humor and insights about life and research into his conversations. He excels at designing diverse teaching methods tailored to students' backgrounds and adapts his teaching pace based on classroom feedback. His dedication to teaching has earned him high praise from students, making his courses highly sought after. Since returning to National Taiwan University, he has received the Excellent Teaching Award for five consecutive years and was honored with the Outstanding Teaching Award in 2014. Interested in experiencing Professor Yu's unique teaching style? Join him for his course on Artificial Intelligence!
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Yu Junyu is an Assistant Professor at National Taiwan University with a strong academic background in applied statistics and operational research. His research focuses on innovative applications in healthcare services and business models, emphasizing the integration of quantitative methods to enhance service design and efficiency.
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The individual specializes in pediatric liver diseases, including viral hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), gut microbiota, and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They earned their M.D. from the College of Medicine at National Taiwan University from 1979 to 1986, followed by a Ph.D. in Medical Science from the Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine at the same university between 1992 and 1997. Additionally, they completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in the GI division of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center in the USA from 1995 to 1997.
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Professor Liu Shaoxiong was born in Hong Kong and completed his university and graduate studies in Taiwan, earning a doctorate in literature from National Taiwan University. He has held significant academic positions, including serving as the director of the Center for Arts and Literature and deputy director of the Department of Chinese Literature at National Taiwan University. Currently, he is a professor in the Department of Chinese Literature at the same institution and has been recognized with the National Taiwan University Teaching Excellence Award.
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Liu Zhengzhong, known by his pen name Tang Xian, holds a Ph.D. in literature from National Taiwan University. He has taught at National Tsinghua University for many years and served as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Taiwan Poetics. Currently, he is an associate professor in the Department of Chinese Literature at National Taiwan University. Liu is the author of six poetry collections, including "The Golden Arm Hook," and two essay collections, such as "When the World Is Sick, I Am Sick Too." His scholarly work includes discussions on topics like "Monster Writing in Modern Chinese Poetry," "Heretical Character of Military Poets," and "Research on the Poems of Wang Jinling in Jinling," as well as "Modern Prose Journey." He has also edited works like "Taiwan Military Selections" and "Contemporary Literature Reader." Liu has received several prestigious awards, including the May Fourth Prize, the 1998 Poetry Award, the Liang Shiqiu Literary Award, the Times Literary Award, the United Daily News Literary Award, the Central Daily News Literary Award, and the Taipei City Literary Award.
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Liu Pangfeng is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taiwan University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University in 1994, following a Master’s degree from the same institution in 1990, and a Bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan University in 1985. Since August 2003, he has been a professor at National Taiwan University, where he has also held various leadership roles, including Deputy Director of the TrendMicro Cloud Computing Program from 2010 to 2013 and Deputy Chairman of his department from 2005 to 2008. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Professor at both National Chung Cheng University and National Taiwan University, and he has extensive post-doctoral experience at prestigious institutions such as Rutgers University and Academia Sinica. For more information about his work and contributions to the field,
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Shih-Hao Lu obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in History from National Taiwan University in 1995 and 1998, respectively. He further pursued his academic career by earning a Ph.D. in Archaeology and Museology from Peking University in 2007, followed by another Ph.D. in History from National Taiwan University in 2008. He joined the Department of History at National Taiwan University in February 2011. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including the Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian), the history of historiography in China, bamboo and wooden slips from the Qin and Han dynasties, early Chinese history, early Chinese archaeology, and classical texts from early China.
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Dr. Chih-Kang Chiang is a distinguished expert in internal medicine, nephrology, toxicology, and food safety risk analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in 2006 from the Graduate Institute of Toxicology at National Taiwan University. In 2005, he began his career as a clinical lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at National Taiwan University, advancing to clinical assistant professor in 2007 and clinical associate professor in 2012. He became an associate professor in 2014 and was promoted to full professor in the Graduate Institute of Toxicology in 2018. Renowned for his contributions to nephrology and toxicology, Dr. Chiang has published over a hundred peer-reviewed articles throughout his career.
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Dr. Chih-Kang Chiang is an expert in internal medicine, nephrology, toxicology, and food safety risk analysis. He received his Ph.D. in 2006 from the Graduate Institute of Toxicology at National Taiwan University. In 2005, he became a clinical lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at National Taiwan University and was promoted to clinical assistant professor in 2007 and clinical associate professor in 2012. He has served as an associate professor since 2014 and was promoted to full professor in 2018 at the Graduate Institute of Toxicology, National Taiwan University. A notable scholar in nephrology and toxicology, Dr. Chiang has published over a hundred peer-reviewed articles throughout his career.
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Dr. Yifeng Tao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at National Taiwan University, where he has been a faculty member since 2004. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University in New York City in 2001. Dr. Tao's career includes serving as an Assistant Research Fellow at the Institute for International Relations at National Chengchi University from 2001 to 2004 and as a Senior Advisor to the National Security Council of Taiwan from 2017 to 2019. His academic interests encompass Chinese politics, comparative politics, and international political economy, contributing significantly to the understanding of these fields through his research and teaching.
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Yu-Hsiang Cheng was born in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1987. He earned dual B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics from National Taiwan University in 2011. During the fall semester of 2009, he participated in an exchange program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Cheng obtained his M.S. degree in Photonics and Optoelectronics from National Taiwan University in 2013, followed by a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2019. In the same year, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering at National Taiwan University as an assistant professor.