Quick Summary
Chung Yuan Christian University, in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, is a private that has shaped higher education since 1955. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16500 students including 8% from outside Taiwan. Known for strengths in Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Architecture, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
CYCU is consistently ranked as the top private comprehensive university in Taiwan for its engineering and business performance and its commitment to holistic student development.
Subject Strengths
Chemical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic EngineeringArchitectureBusiness Administration
Founded1955
TypePrivate
Total Students16500
Intl Students8%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban
Campus Size27 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationAACSB,IEET,Ministry of Education, Taiwan
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Membrane Research and Development Center,Center for Thin Film Technologies,Center for Biomedical Technology
Research Centers
High
Research Output
AACSB,IEET,Ministry of Education, Taiwan
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL61
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Highlight extracurricular activities and personal character in the statement of purpose. Strong emphasis is placed on the alignment with holistic education values.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in New Taiwan Dollar
UG Tuition
NT$115,000/yr
per year · TWD
Living Cost
NT$155,000/yr
per year · TWD
PG Tuition
NT$125,000/yr
per year · TWD
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
NT$275,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TWD
Scholarships AvailableCYCU International Student Scholarship,Taiwan Ministry of Education Scholarship,Elite Study in Taiwan Program
Avg Scholarship$1,800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Applied Mathematics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Interior Design | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,000
Average Salary After Graduation
89%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
TSMCDelta ElectronicsFoxconnPegatron
Notable Alumni
Wu Den-yih,Lue Jueh-chi
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Gymnasium,Swimming Pool,Track and Field,Basketball Courts
Student Clubs
130
Library Resources
The Chang Ching-yu Memorial Library houses over 1 million volumes and specialized digital archives for engineering and theology.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available