Quick Summary
Based in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, National Central University is a public with roots dating back to 1915. Ranked #611 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12000 students including 7.5% from outside Taiwan. Known for strengths in Earth and Marine Sciences, Atmospheric Science, Space Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
NCU is Taiwan's leader in earth sciences and space research, offering a serene campus environment with high-tech research facilities.
Subject Strengths
Earth and Marine SciencesAtmospheric ScienceSpace ScienceCivil EngineeringRemote Sensing
Founded1915
TypePublic
Total Students12000
Intl Students7.5%
Faculty Ratio15.2
CampusSuburban
Campus Size62 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationAACSB, IEET, Ministry of Education Taiwan
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#611
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research,Earth System Science Center,Optical Sciences Center
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 Rate18%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on research experience for graduate applications and ensure all transcripts are notarized by the Taiwan embassy in your country.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in New Taiwan Dollar
UG Tuition
NT$105,000/yr
per year · TWD
Living Cost
NT$210,000/yr
per year · TWD
PG Tuition
NT$125,000/yr
per year · TWD
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
NT$330,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TWD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$4,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Sciences | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Atmospheric Physics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Space Science and Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$24,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
TSMCDelta ElectronicsFoxconnQuanta Computer
Notable Alumni
Chien-Jen Chen,Kuo-Nan Liou
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor Gymnasium,Olympic Swimming Pool,Tennis Courts,Track and Field
Student Clubs
110
Library Resources
Extensive digital collections and a main library holding over 1.2 million volumes.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available