Universities in Taipei, Taiwan
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Taipei
  • 06 Mar, 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. 16 universities in Taipei ranked.
  • 25 Jan, 2024: THE World’s Most International Universities updated with National Taiwan University in position 165.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with National Taiwan University ranked highest among 11 listed universities in Taipei.
  • 15 Dec, 2023: Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) updated with National Taiwan Normal University ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Taipei.

Rankings of universities in Taipei, Taiwan 2024

  • #1 
  • #152 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #69 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #170 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 23 more rankings of National Taiwan University and subject specific rankings for 12 subjects

  • #4 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #387 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #698 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 21 more rankings of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #7 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #577 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #722 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Taipei Medical University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects


  • #9 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #431 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #832 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of National Taiwan Normal University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #14 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #431 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #1056 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 17 more rankings of National Taipei University of Technology and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #17 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #567 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #46 
  • #2482 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of National Chengchi University and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

  • #15 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #39 
  • #2151 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #31 
  • #1949 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 6 more rankings of Ming Chi University of Technology and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #42 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #25 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #45 
  • #2475 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 10 more rankings of National Taipei University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #45 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #38 
  • #2055 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #35 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Chinese Culture University

  • #35 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #41 
  • #2242 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #43 
  • #701 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 8 more rankings of Ming Chuan University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #27 
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #47 
  • #2517 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #32 
  • #551 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 6 more rankings of Soochow University

#12
Taiwan

Shih Chien University

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  • #19 
  • #1397 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #41 
  • #701 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #61 
  • #4126 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #57 
  • #3047 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #46 
  • #801 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #36 
  • #1048 
RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Tatung University

#14
Taiwan

National Taipei University of Education

  • #66 
  • #3340 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #34 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #48 
  • #3199 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #68 
  • #3389 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #36 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #48 
  • #2953 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of University of Taipei

#16
Taiwan

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

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  • #59 
  • #3119 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #39 
  • #2613 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
  • #56 
  • #3736 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #6 
  • #512 
CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
  • #5 
  • #24 
Top Universities in Greater China - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 06 May, 2020]
  • #2 
  • #32 
QS 50 under 50
[Published 24 June, 2020]
Show 1 more rankings of National Yang Ming University

#18

Taipei Municipal University of Education

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  • #53 
  • #3475 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#19
Taiwan

Shih Hsin University

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  • #64 
  • #4443 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#20
Taiwan

Jinwen University of Science and Technology

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  • #85 
  • #6693 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#21
Taiwan

Taipei National University of the Arts

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  • #87 
  • #7363 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#22
Taiwan

Tungnan University

  • #96 
  • #11714 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#23
Taiwan

Takming University of Science and Technology

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  • #97 
  • #11801 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#24
Taiwan

St. John's University

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  • #29 
  • #1730 
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
  • #1 
  • #210 
StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
[Published 06 September, 2021]

#25
Taiwan

Aletheia University

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  • #78 
  • #5356 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#26
Taiwan

Taipei Chengshih University of Science and Technology


#27
Taiwan

Hsing Wu University

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#28

Academia Sinica


Highest subject rankings of universities in Taipei

Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#28 
National Taiwan Normal University
History QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
National Taiwan University
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#58 
National Taiwan University
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#68 
National Taiwan University
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#69 
National Taiwan University
Chemistry Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Sciences Asia Pacific
#73 
National Taiwan University
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#92 
National Taiwan University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#101 
National Taiwan University
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#109 
National Taiwan University
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#159 
National Taiwan University

Taipei Key Facts for International Students

25 out of 28 Universities in Taipei Ranked in at least one ranking

29 Different Rankings list Universities in Taipei (22 institution and 7 subject rankings)

25 Global Rankings rank Universities in Taipei Among TOP 200

Population: 7872000

Time: GMT +8

District/province: Taiwan, T’ai-pei Shih

Living costs for students in Taipei:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 79* (21% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 79* (21% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 81* (19% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 81.64 TWD
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 110 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 110 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz

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FAQ

National Taiwan University ranks #1 in Taipei in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Taipei National Taiwan University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 32 rankings where National Taiwan University is listed.

National Taiwan Normal University is ranked best in Taipei for Education (Education). See all rankings for the National Taiwan Normal University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Social Studies & Humanities (History). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Law (Law). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

National Taiwan University is ranked best in Taipei for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the National Taiwan University.

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Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

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Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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