Quick Summary
Since 1989, National Chung Cheng University has been one of Taiwan's prominent publics, based in Minxiong, Chiayi. Ranked #801-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 11500 students including 6.2% from outside Taiwan. Known for strengths in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 28%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Top-tier engineering and law programs, affordable public tuition, and a massive green campus.
Subject Strengths
Electrical EngineeringComputer ScienceLawEducationManagement
Founded1989
TypePublic
Total Students11500
Intl Students6.2%
Faculty Ratio18.2
CampusSuburban
Campus Size132 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education (Taiwan), AACSB
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Master's
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Advanced Institute of Manufacturing with High-tech Innovations (AIM-HI), Center for Taiwan Strategy and Pacific Affairs
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education (Taiwan), AACSB
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate28%
IELTS6
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GREOptional
GMATOptional
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on research potential for graduate applications; international students should highlight their Chinese language proficiency if applying for local tracks.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in New Taiwan Dollar
UG Tuition
NT$59,200/yr
per year · TWD
Living Cost
NT$176,000/yr
per year · TWD
PG Tuition
NT$67,200/yr
per year · TWD
Application Fee
$65
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
NT$238,400/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TWD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Master's programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$24,000
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong placement in Hsinchu Science Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park firms.
Industry Connections
TSMCMediaTekDelta ElectronicsAUO
Notable Alumni
Lin Te-fu, Wang Mei-hua, various Taiwanese political leaders
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pool, gym, athletics stadium, tennis courts
Student Clubs
Over 110 student organizations
Library Resources
Extensive collection with over 1.2 million volumes and high-speed digital resource access.
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with 350+ universities in 30 countries
Summer Programs
Available