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National Chiao Tung University
Hsinchu, Taiwan
14700
Total Students
1896
Founded
📖 Introduction
National Chiao Tung University was a public research university located in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Established in 1896 as Nanyang Public School by an imperial edict of the Guangxu Emperor, it was one of Taiwan's leading universities. NCTU has expanded its international reach in recent years, cementing its position as a key destination for overseas students within Taiwan and many of its courses are taught in English. It emphasizes practical and skills-based methods of teaching, something which is evident in the university’s official motto: ‘Absorb the new to look far ahead, and work pragmatically.’ As one of the world’s leading technological universities, NCTU attracts doctorates from some of the world’s most prestigious universities including Berkeley, Harvard and Cambridge. Its alumni include a number of Nobel Laureates, including Yuan T Lee, who was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the first Taiwanese recipient of the accolade, and Gao Xingjian who received the 2000 Nobel Prize in Literature.
🏫 About the University
Overview
National Chiao Tung University is a top research university in Taiwan as well as in East Asia. Located close to Hsinchu Science Park (HSP)--the “Silicon Valley” of Taiwan, the university has been an optimal hub of academic and industrial collaboration and a forerunner of science and technological innovations. Currently NCTU shows a strong motivation to move forward to becoming a “Great University” that respects the values of diversity, creativity and collaboration.
It was also the first Chinese university to introduce an electrical engineering programme, and the first to offer a combined engineering and management course at a higher education level. NCTU also plays an important role in international collaborations with foreign research institutions and corporation and thus makes profound impacts on the academia-industry relationship worldwide.
Why National Chiao Tung University?
- High quality education.
- Strategic location nearby Hsinchu Science Park - Many opportunities for internship and collaboration with high-tech companies .
- Strong alumni network - Alumni network with numerous distinguished alumni in academia, industry and government.
- Wide-ranging English-taught courses - An increasing number of English-taught courses - All English graduate degree programs for Master’s and PhD programs.
- Various scholarships for international students - Offered by NYCU and Taiwan government - Scholarships for both degree and short-term research students.
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🛏️ Accommodation
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How to Book
Register when you arrive
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Register when you arrive
It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.
📬 Admissions Process
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Choose programs
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Step 2
Apply online
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Step 3
Enroll
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