National Taiwan Ocean University
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National Taiwan Ocean University

(NTOU)

🇹🇼 Taiwan / Taiwan / Keelung
Public Est. 1953

About

National Taiwan Ocean University is a public university in Zhongzheng District, Keelung, Taiwan, dedicated to ocean science.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems

QS #1201-1400 (2027)
THE #1201–1500 (2026)

Ranked in 11 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 1201-1400
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 1201–1500
27.3
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
Not Ranked
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =1,784
110
27.0
2026

Key Facts

Students
8,418
Student-Staff Ratio
16.1 : 1
Int'l Students
8%
Female : Male
32 : 68
Staff
442

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
US News US News
1 201 401 601 801 1001 1201 1401 1601 1800 2012 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rank
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Score:

Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
151-200
Oceanography
Top 200
151-200
Transportation Science & Technology
Top 200
401-500
Agricultural Sciences
401-475
Agriculture & Forestry
695
Plant and Animal Science
801–1000
Life Sciences
801–1000
Social Sciences
1001+
Computer Science
1001–1250
Engineering & Technology
1,265
Engineering
=1,440

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

ARWU

3 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Oceanography 151-200 - 2019
Transportation Science & Technology 151-200 - 2018
Agricultural Sciences 401-500 - 2023

QS

1 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Agriculture & Forestry 401-475 - 2026

US News

3 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Plant and Animal Science 695 27.0 2026
Engineering 1,265 27.0 2026
Chemistry =1,440 27.0 2026

THE

4 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Life Sciences 801–1000 23.4 2026
Social Sciences 801–1000 21.6 2026
Computer Science 1001+ 11.5 2026
Engineering & Technology 1001–1250 21.4 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of National Taiwan Ocean University?

National Taiwan Ocean University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,784.

When was National Taiwan Ocean University founded?

National Taiwan Ocean University was founded in 1953.

What are the top subjects at National Taiwan Ocean University?

Top subjects at National Taiwan Ocean University include: Oceanography, Transportation Science & Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture & Forestry, Plant and Animal Science.

Where is National Taiwan Ocean University located?

National Taiwan Ocean University is located in Keelung, Taiwan.