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About NSYSU
National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. NSYSU is a part of Taiwan University System (TUS), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
The university is among the top-490 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The educational institution is in 601 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
NSYSU does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
- Location
- Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Establishment year
- 1980
- Students
- 7,991
- International students
- 668
- Female students
- 40%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | 301-350 |
Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |
Arts & Humanities | 451-500 |
Natural Sciences | 451-500 |
Engineering & Technology | 501-550 |

NSYSU tuition fees
At NSYSU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at NSYSU will cost local citizens a minimum of 77 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 1,000 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local77USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Master
- Local77USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
NSYSU campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. It combines the features of a rural and urban campus. Students live separately from the city and create a close-knit community. At the same time, they are not very far from the city and have access not only to urban entertainment, such as cinemas and restaurants, but also to outdoor activities. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. Student life at NSYSU is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
With a job seeker visa, you can stay in the country for six months after graduation. You need to apply for such a visa in advance. NSYSU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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