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National Cheng Kung University
(NCKU)
About
National Cheng Kung University is a national public research university in Tainan, Taiwan. Founded in 1931 during Japanese rule as a technical and engineering college, it primarily teaches and conducts research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 88 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,726
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 38 : 62
- Staff
- 1,335
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | =43 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =100 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 144 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =185 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 212 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 215 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 232 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Optics | =238 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =242 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =263 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =264 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =297 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 304 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =308 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =336 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =367 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 387 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =398 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =399 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =422 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 427 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =448 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 454 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =460 | 48.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =477 | 48.9 | 2026 |
ARWU
36 subjectsQS
38 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of National Cheng Kung University?
National Cheng Kung University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =191, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =620.
When was National Cheng Kung University founded?
National Cheng Kung University was founded in 1931.
What are the top subjects at National Cheng Kung University?
Top subjects at National Cheng Kung University include: Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Biotechnology, Classics & Ancient History, Mechanical Engineering.
Where is National Cheng Kung University located?
National Cheng Kung University is located in Tainan City, Taiwan.