NCKU
National Cheng Kung University welcomes thinkers, makers and optimists.
NCKU is active in all areas critical to the quality and sustainability of life. Through the major contributions that our research, students and partnerships make to societies worldwide, we aspire to be the pride of Taiwan and an inspiration to Tainan.
National Cheng Kung University welcomes thinkers, makers and optimists.
NCKU is active in all areas critical to the quality and sustainability of life. Through the major contributions that our research, students and partnerships make to societies worldwide, we aspire to be the pride of Taiwan and an inspiration to Tainan.
National Cheng Kung University welcomes thinkers, makers and optimists.
NCKU is active in all areas critical to the quality and sustainability of life. Through the major contributions that our research, students and partnerships make to societies worldwide, we aspire to be the pride of Taiwan and an inspiration to Tainan.
National Cheng Kung University welcomes thinkers, makers and optimists.
NCKU is active in all areas critical to the quality and sustainability of life. Through the major contributions that our research, students and partnerships make to societies worldwide, we aspire to be the pride of Taiwan and an inspiration to Tainan.
National Cheng Kung University welcomes thinkers, makers and optimists.
NCKU is active in all areas critical to the quality and sustainability of life. Through the major contributions that our research, students and partnerships make to societies worldwide, we aspire to be the pride of Taiwan and an inspiration to Tainan.
National Cheng Kung University welcomes thinkers, makers and optimists.
NCKU is active in all areas critical to the quality and sustainability of life. Through the major contributions that our research, students and partnerships make to societies worldwide, we aspire to be the pride of Taiwan and an inspiration to Tainan.
Research
Every discovery is just the start
Researchers have a critical role to play in solving the challenges facing humanity at all levels. At NCKU we place great emphasis on the application of our discoveries to ensure the benefit to communities is as far-reaching as possible. Based on our research strengths and track-record, we take responsibility for creating effective industry ecosystems and assisting governments in the development and implementation of policies that will build a more sustainable, equitable future.
Environment
We are actively involved in sustainability transitions and social innovation. We provide the cross-disciplinary education, research and leadership required to make radical transformation toward sustainable societies. With new insights about the changing environment, we are putting new materials and new systematic approaches into action, creating socially responsible solutions to complex environmental challenges around the world.
Innovation
Ideas, applied
NCKU’s outstanding academic achievements help to strengthen the development of the industrial ecosystem, increasing production and output value while expediting societal progress and improving quality of life. Innovative technologies from NCKU attract the interest of many international industry players and our relationships with them are the basis for future industry-university cooperation.
Research
Every discovery is just the start
Researchers have a critical role to play in solving the challenges facing humanity at all levels. At NCKU we place great emphasis on the application of our discoveries to ensure the benefit to communities is as far-reaching as possible. Based on our research strengths and track-record, we take responsibility for creating effective industry ecosystems and assisting governments in the development and implementation of policies that will build a more sustainable, equitable future.
Innovation at a Glance
36
QS
Asia University Rankings 2024
33
Times Higher Education
Impact Rankings 2024
1
Times Higher Education
Industry Income World University Rankings 2024
909
Numbers of corporate partners 2011 – 2024 (accum.)
294
Invention disclosure in 2024 (accum.)
3.3m
Licensing royalties
Since 2009
17%
Patent Licensed rate
13
Startups formed in 2024
Partnership
We go further, faster when we go together
At NCKU, we bring together students from around the world and help them develop the pragmatic problem-solving skills necessary to use their expertise on the global stage. We aim to develop a multicultural international environment on campus, and ultimately be able to build a strong international network dedicated to solving global issues.
Our global partners and research communities
