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About NCKU
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Tainan, Taiwan. NCKU is working closely with Taiwan University System (TUS), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 215 place in the world. The MBA program at NCKU is one of the most prestigious. The educational institution is in 501 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
At NCKU, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Tainan, Taiwan
- Establishment year
- 1931
- Students
- 20,226
- International students
- 2,315
- Female students
- 37%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 166 |
Accounting & Finance | 201-250 |
Arts & Humanities | 231 |
Social Sciences & Management | 238 |
Natural Sciences | 248 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 285 |

NCKU tuition fees
At NCKU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at NCKU for local citizens starts from 77 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,264 USD. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Local77USD/year
- Foreign1,881USD/year
- Master
- Local77USD/year
- Foreign1,264USD/year
- Doctorate
- Foreign2,279USD/year
Study programs at NCKU
Engineering & Technology
International Bachelor Degree Program on Energy Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
International Bachelor Degree Program on Energy Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Bachelor Degree, Department of Accountancy and Graduate Institute of Finance
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor Degree, Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor Degree, Department of Architecture
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor Degree, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor Degree, Department of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Linguistics and TESOL
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Life Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of the International Institute of Medical Device Innovation
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Nursing
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Geomatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Media and Interaction Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
International Master Program in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Linguistics and TESOL
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Literature
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Taiwan and Southeast Asian Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Creative Industries Design
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Industry and Service Innovation
- Study form
- Full-time
Media and Interaction Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Geomatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Taiwan and Southeast Asian Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Industries Design
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Industry and Service Innovation
- Study form
- Full-time
Media and Interaction Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Brand and Marketing Planning
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Industries Design
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Business
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Management
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geomatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Master Program in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Life Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Curriculum for Advanced Materials Program
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Curriculum for Advanced Materials Program
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Master Degree Program on Energy Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Institute of International Management - MBA
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master Degree, Department of Business Administration
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master Degree, Institute of International Management (English Program)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts in Technology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of The International Insitute of Medical Device Innovation (MDI)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Doctorate of Allied Health Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Doctoral Degree, Department of Accountancy and Graduate Institute of Finance
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Doctoral Degree, Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Doctoral Degree, Department of Architecture
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Doctoral Degree, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Doctoral Degree, Department of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at NCKU
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam.
Master's degree at NCKU
In order to enroll at NCKU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 72. IELTS — 5 or higher.
- IELTS
- 5
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
- TOEFL PBT
- 327
NCKU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Tainan. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. NCKU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
In order to stay in Taiwan for another 6 months after graduation, you can apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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