National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)

Overview

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), based in Tainan, is a university with a pragmatic academic climate, solid research strengths and an internationalised learning environment. Their main campuses are well-connected, the main campus located in downtown Tainan and the Kuang-Fu campus near the Tainan Railway Station. The Shalun rail line links Taiwan High Speed Rail Tainan Station with downtown Tainan. Outside the campus, fascinating backstreets and historic buildings can be found throughout Tainan, and the traditional local eats are particularly popular with students. NCKU has repeatedly received funding from the Ministry of Education under the ‘Aim for the Top University Project’ and is widely recognised as a leading university in Taiwan. In fact, it ranked fourth in Taiwan according to the QS World University Rankings 2023 and in the top 50 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2022. Looking to the future, NCKU aims to become a world-class research university with emphasis on outstanding teaching quality. Their development strategy has three points of focus: human resource development, developing distinctive academic strengths and sustainable infrastructure.  National Cheng Kung University aims to be a university of global importance that develops high-quality, well-rounded graduates who are sought after by the business community. Their motto is ‘Pursuit of truth through exhaustive reasoning’. The university features a down-to-earth academic climate conducive to the pursuit of knowledge.  

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