National Chiao Tung University
National Chiao Tung University, a top research university in Taiwan located adjacent to the Hsinchu Science Park (the Silicon Valley of Asia), emphasizes the integration of science and humanities by offering innovative trainings and interdisciplinary studies in a full spectrum of disciplines. Our elite study body, representing top 3% in their fields, came from more than 40 countries. Student enrolment currently stands at more than 10,000 in nine colleges, including Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Science, Biological Science and Technology, Management, Humanity and Social Science, Hakka Studies, and Photonics. National Chiao Tung University has been the cradle for the nation`s high-tech industry leaders as well as for innovation and research. The University`s alumni play influential roles on Taiwan`s electronics, computer and semiconductor sectors. Currently more than 65% of the chairpersons, CEOs and general managers at Hsinchu Science Park companies are NCTU`s alumni.
The mission of National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) is to cultivate elite leaders by holistic education, explore knowledge of human civilization by interdisciplinary approach and address socio-economic challenges by human-centered technological innovation. Our vision is to be a world top university and capital of high-tech research and development. NCTU was originally founded in Shanghai China in 1896 and re-established in Hsinchu City Taiwan in 1958 and is a comprehensive university of nine colleges, 19 departments and 19 inter-collegiate modules. NCTU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, science, biotechnology, photonics, management, humanity and social science and a special Hakka studies. The University is the forerunner of science and technology in Taiwan and laid a firm foundation for the adjacent Hsinchu Science Park, the Silicon Valley of Asia. 65 % of CEOs and top level managers in the Science Park are NCTU alumni. According to the SJTU`s Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2010, NCTU ranks 35th in computer Science and 47th in Engineering. Also, the College of Management accredited by AACSB in July, 2007. The University insists on academic and research excellence. NCTU will take a lead in integrating the fields of engineering, bio-medicine and life sciences to effectively develop biomedical and green energy technologies so as to make a greater contribution to the future well-being of humanity.
Foundation year: 1958
Short name: NCTU
Type: Public
Students: 12050
Faculty: 720
Faculty/Students Ratio: 17:1
Region: Asia
Location: Hsinchu City
