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National Cheng Kung University

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National Cheng Kung University is named after “Cheng Kung Cheng”, the national hero of the Ming Dynasty, who is known as Koxinga in Taiwan. “Cheng Kung” also means success (成功) in Chinese. NCKU offers a borderless learning environment for students in its campuses, which are characterized by classical Western and modern eastern scenery.
  • #215 Ranking
  • 1 Bachelors
  • 47 Scholarships
  • 1,329 Academic Staff
  • 19,932 Students
  • 2,591 Students (int'l)
  • 7,375 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

History

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) was established in 1931. It is renowned for engineering, technology, architectural design and medical teaching and research.

Education

NCKU is one of Taiwan’s leading integrated research universities, and has nine colleges covering the fields of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Management, Medicine, Social Sciences, and Bioscience & Biotechnology. NCKU currently offers 40 undergraduate degree programs, 76 master’s degree programs and 54 doctoral programs. NCKU also has a national-level medical center and established the Research and Service Headquarters (RSH) in 1996, the first of its kind nationwide, which features more than 60 research centers.

Research

The Research and Services Headquarters at NCKU is the first unit of its kind in Taiwan higher education. It integrates school resources to maintain close cooperation with industry and our home city, working through eight cutting-edge research centers to promote academia–industry cooperation for innovation. The aim is to ensure that research results make a real contribution to Taiwan by meeting the needs of both industry and society.

National Cheng Kung University Scholarships

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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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750 USD
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2000 USD
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12000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
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12250 USD
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Westpac Bicentennial Foundation
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3000 USD
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1500 USD
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25000 USD
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25000 USD
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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17 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
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1000 USD
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750 USD
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500 USD
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3000 USD
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2000 USD
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
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12250 USD
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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25000 USD
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25000 USD
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
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3000 USD
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
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750 USD
Deadline
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500 USD
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
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12000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
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University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
215 13
2024
228 -4
2023
224
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
401 -100
2023
301
2022
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
501
2024
501 100
2023
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
623 16
2023
639
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

NCKU offers excellent support for international students, such as the “Buddy-Buddy Program”, which is designed to facilitate international students as they adapt to life in Taiwan. Through the program, students develop a better understanding of the local culture and customs. NCKU provides a free Tutoring Program for certain courses at the undergraduate level and also provides free Chinese language courses for international students  in order to have an in-depth understanding of the local life and culture.

Library services

When National Cheng Kung University was established in January, 1931, the NCKU library was also established.In early 1984, the library opened a branch in the College of Medicine. With the increase of the material in the library, the capacity in the main library was far from enough. 

Medical services

The NCKU Medical Center is a first class medical center within a comprehensive university in Taiwan. It has outstanding faculty and abundant research resources, and provides exceptional medical training, patient care, and cutting-edge research.

Campus life

NCKU’s main campus is conveniently located in downtown Tainan with its Kuang-Fu campus right adjacent to the east exit of Tainan Railway Station. The school has easy access to transportation networks, especially since the opening of the Shalun rail line linking Taiwan High Speed Rail Tainan Station with downtown Tainan. Having the different colleges together on the main campus facilitates interdisciplinary learning and cooperation to develop competitive multifaceted professionals, while students are able to expand their international perspective by interacting with their peers from diverse ethnic backgrounds and nationalities.

Sports facilities

NCKU offers various sport facilities to keep students engaged and physically fit. We have provided more than 13 kinds of sports facilities, both indoor and outdoor. All of which is provided to the students on the campus.

Student clubs

  • Academic and Arts clubs: focus on academic studies or specific skills
  • Recreational clubs: promote legitimate recreational activities
  • Sports clubs: focus on physical training
  • Ministrant clubs: implement social services
  • Fraternity clubs: promoting and establishing interpersonal relationships
  • General clubs: usually having multiple purposes

Accreditation

AACSB accredited. Public University. Ranked 37# in QS Asia University Rankings 2019 & 234# QS Global World Ranking.

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Student Reviews

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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

The University provides me with good knowledge and methodology of research. However, the courses for Ph.D. will overlap with the Master which will not expand enough required knowledge for further studies.

It was wonderful being on this portal it’s easy and best so far.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

I studied at university of Azad Jammu and Kashmir i have done bachelors in geology, my experience with earth sciences was astonishing and thats why I wanted to study further in worlds best university like cheng kung.

Bright life in my undergruduate studies
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

My name is Kuan Chen, and I graduated from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) with a Bachelor's degree in political science in early 2021. The previous academic experience and extracurricular activities make me well-organized, open-minded, independent, proactive and responsible. My previous study experience makes me become much more competitive in the future. In term...

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