National Cheng Kung University

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National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) is a premier research-intensive institution in Taiwan, highly acclaimed for its robust programs in engineering, computer science, medicine, and architecture. It offers a welcoming environment for international students, with a growing number of English-taught degree programs and extensive support services provided by its Office of International Affairs, including orientation, cultural events, and dedicated advising. NCKU is particularly known for its strong industry collaborations and practical innovation, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for technological advancement and entrepreneurship. Its commitment to interdisciplinary research and sustainable development makes it a distinctive choice for global learners.

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National Cheng Kung University (NCKU; Chinese: 國立成功大學; pinyin: Guólì Chénggōng Dàxué) is a national public research university in Tainan, Taiwan. Founded in 1931 during Japanese rule as a technical and engineering college, it primarily teaches and conducts research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Cheng Kung is organized into nine colleges which host undergraduate and graduate programs in 70 departments and 29 research institutes. In addition to its main campus in East District, Tainan, the university also operates National Cheng Kung University Hospital in North District, Tainan, and a satellite campus in Douliu. Most of its more than 11,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students are enrolled in engineering, science, medicine, and design programs. The university is a founding member of the Taiwan Comprehensive University System and the only Taiwanese member of the Worldwide Universities Network. Notable graduates include the current president of the Republic of China; a Nobel Prize laureate; a premier of the Republic of China; a president...

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