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National Sun Yat-sen University
(NSYSU)
About
National Sun Yat-sen University is a public research university located in Sizihwan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Recognized as one of six Designated National Research Universities, NSYSU is also the only university in Taiwan to host National Key Institutions in both semiconductor technology and international finance. It is a core member of the TCUS, a research alliance partnered with Germany’s TU9.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 438 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 45 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
- 8,876
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 9%
- Female : Male
- 43 : 57
- Staff
- 593
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =388 | 62.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2017 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =319 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =381 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 476 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =580 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =586 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =655 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =679 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =695 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 733 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =883 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =912 | 39.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of National Sun Yat-sen University?
National Sun Yat-sen University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =438, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =1,072.
When was National Sun Yat-sen University founded?
National Sun Yat-sen University was founded in 1924.
What are the top subjects at National Sun Yat-sen University?
Top subjects at National Sun Yat-sen University include: Petroleum Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Oceanography, Finance, Education & Training.
Where is National Sun Yat-sen University located?
National Sun Yat-sen University is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.