Best Taiwan Universities: Compared (2026)
Compare 12 taiwan universities side by side — verified data, transparent methodology, and clearly labeled featured placements.
How we order this list
We don't rank institutions. The universities below are ordered alphabetically within each category — we publish no ordinal rankings because we don't track the admissions, cost and outcomes data needed to rank fairly. Featured placements are labeled and appear first but never change editorial order. Listings refresh as we verify more institutions — last updated October 2026.
National Central University
National Central University is a public university in Zhongli, Taoyuan, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes with strengths in science, engineering, and earth sciences.
National Cheng Kung University
National Cheng Kung University is a public university in Tainan offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across engineering, sciences, medicine, humanities, and management.
National Chengchi University
National Chengchi University is a public university in Taipei offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes with strengths in humanities, social sciences, business, and law.
National Chung Cheng University
National Chung Cheng University is a public university in Minxiong, Chiayi County, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across humanities, sciences, engineering, law, and management.
National Chung Hsing University
National Chung Hsing University is a public university in Taichung offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes with strengths in agriculture, life sciences, engineering, and veterinary medicine.
National Sun Yat-sen University
National Sun Yat-sen University is a public university in Kaohsiung offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across liberal arts, sciences, engineering, management, and marine sciences.
National Taiwan Normal University
National Taiwan Normal University is a public university in Taipei offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, known for teacher education and its Mandarin Training Center for Chinese language learning.
National Taiwan University
National Taiwan University is a public university in Taipei offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across disciplines including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, and management.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) is a public technological university in Taipei offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes focused on engineering, technology, design, and management.
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is a public research university in Hsinchu offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes with strengths in science, engineering, and technology.
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University is a public university formed by the 2021 merger of National Yang Ming University and National Chiao Tung University, with campuses in Hsinchu and Taipei, offering programmes in medicine, engineering, sciences, and management.
Taipei Medical University
Taipei Medical University is a private university in Taipei specializing in medicine and health sciences, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and public health.
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