National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) is a public research university created on 1 February 2021 by merging National Chiao Tung University (Hsinchu) and National Yang-Ming University (Taipei).[1] It is 177th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2]
NYCU’s international office estimates tuition and miscellaneous fees per semester at NT$49,540 to NT$60,220 for most undergraduate programmes on the Yangming campus (NT$230,280 for medicine and NT$210,480 for dentistry), and NT$51,280 to NT$78,340 for graduate programmes there; on the Chiaotung campus it is NT$34,095 to NT$57,945 for graduate programmes.[3] The page does not name an academic year. Language requirements depend on the programme.[4]
Key facts
| Official name | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU); Chinese name 國立陽明交通大學[1] |
| Location | Hsinchu (Jiaotong/Chiaotung campus, No. 1001 University Rd., 300093) and Taipei (Yangming campus, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong St., Beitou); further campuses in Hsinchu, Tainan, Yilan and Kaohsiung[5] |
| Type | Public research university[1] |
| Formed | 1 February 2021, by merging National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) and National Yang-Ming University[1] |
| Predecessors | NCTU traces its roots to Nanyang Public School (Shanghai, 1896) and was re-established in Hsinchu in 1958; Yang-Ming began as a college of medicine in Taipei in 1975[1] |
| Students | 22,521 in 2025–26 (8,914 undergraduates, 10,886 master’s, 2,721 doctoral; Ministry of Education data via Wikipedia)[1] |
| Colleges | 19 (per Wikipedia)[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 177th[2] |
| Tuition estimate, Yangming campus, undergraduate (per semester) | NT$49,540–60,220; medicine NT$230,280; dentistry NT$210,480[3] |
| Tuition estimate, Chiaotung campus, undergraduate (per semester) | NT$49,540–57,890 (see note on the 2023 list)[3] |
| Tuition estimate, graduate (per semester) | Yangming NT$51,280–78,340; Chiaotung NT$34,095–57,945 (GMBA separate)[3] |
| Application fee (Spring 2027 guideline) | NT$2,000 per department[4] |
| Language requirement | English at CEFR B1 or above or Chinese at TOCFL A2 or above as a university minimum; programmes set their own scores[4] |
| Official website | nycu.edu.tw |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 5 November 2026.
About National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) is a public research university in Taiwan. It was created on 1 February 2021 by merging National Chiao Tung University, which traces its roots to Nanyang Public School in Shanghai (1896) and was re-established in Hsinchu in 1958, and National Yang-Ming University, which began in Taipei in 1975 as a college of medicine.[1]
According to Ministry of Education data cited by Wikipedia, NYCU enrolled 22,521 students in 2025–26, of whom 8,914 were undergraduates, 10,886 master’s and 2,721 doctoral students. Wikipedia counts 19 colleges, among them science, engineering, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, life sciences, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmaceutical sciences, management, Hakka studies, humanities, arts and social sciences, law and an International College of Semiconductor Technology.[1]
The campuses are Guangfu and others in Hsinchu, Yangming and Beimen in Taipei, Gueiren in Tainan and Lanyang in Yilan; a Kaohsiung campus opened on 4 July 2025.[1] The university’s international office says it has international students from more than 60 countries.[6]
How is National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, NYCU is 177th in the world.[2][7] The university’s own English page for international students cites 199th in the QS World University Rankings and 41st in the QS Asian University Rankings for 2026.[6]
For the other Taiwanese universities in the ranking, see our Taiwan university guide. Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University?
International applicants apply to departments and institutes on the Yangming campus (Taipei) or the Chiaotung campus (Hsinchu). The current admission guideline marks each programme with its language of instruction, for example “English-taught Program (sufficient English courses to meet graduation requirement)”.[4]
NYCU lists two new programmes open to international applicants from AY2027–28: a bachelor’s programme at the School of Chinese Medicine and a master’s programme at the Institute of Community Health Care in the College of Nursing. Depending on the curriculum, freshmen on the Yangming campus spend a semester or part of one at the Chiaotung campus in Hsinchu.[8] The Degree Program of Global Business Administration (GMBA) is on the Chiaotung campus.[3]
How much does National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University cost?
NYCU’s Office of International Affairs publishes “estimated fees for international students (reference only)” per semester, by campus. The page says to check the Registrar’s latest announcement for the academic year and does not name a year itself.[3]
| Programme | Yangming campus (NT$ per semester) | Chiaotung campus (NT$ per semester) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, most colleges | 49,540–60,220 | 49,540–57,890 |
| Undergraduate, College of Medicine | 230,280 | – |
| Undergraduate, College of Dentistry | 210,480 | – |
| Graduate (master’s and doctoral, with basic credit fees) | 51,280–78,340 | 34,095–57,945 |
| GMBA | – | 25,960 basic plus 5,000 per credit |
Graduate students (except GMBA) pay the full amount for the first two school years and only the basic tuition and miscellaneous fees from the third year, without credit fees. The page also lists a campus facilities fee of NT$1,500 per semester and books of NT$6,000 to NT$11,000 per semester.[3]
The last official fee list we found
NYCU’s list of tuition and miscellaneous fees for the 2023 school year gives these per-semester totals for foreign students in undergraduate programmes: NT$230,280 (medicine), NT$210,480 (dentistry), NT$60,220 (biomedical science and engineering, life science, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing), NT$57,980 (electrical and computer engineering, computer science, engineering, biological science and technology, and some science departments), NT$57,480 (selected management departments) and NT$49,540 (humanities and social sciences, Hakka studies, Arete Honors Program).[9] For the Chiaotung campus’s highest undergraduate rate the current page prints NT$57,890 while this list prints NT$57,980. We could not find a list for a later school year.[9]
For housing and living costs, which differ strongly between the Taipei and Hsinchu campuses, see the same page and our Taiwan guide.
How do you apply to National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University?
International degree applicants apply through NYCU’s online system.[10]
- Eligibility: you must qualify as an international student under the Ministry of Education’s regulations; NYCU also refers to the Nationality Act for the definition.[11]
- Steps: confirm that the department you want is open to international students, submit the application online, and get two letters of recommendation (the system emails links to your referees). You receive a confirmation email once the application is submitted; applications without it are not accepted.[10]
- Number of choices: up to three departments; if you are accepted by two or more, you can enrol in only one.[10]
- Fee: NT$2,000 per department in the Spring 2027 guideline.[4]
- Visa: admission does not guarantee a visa, which the Taiwanese diplomatic missions approve separately.[10]
We give no deadlines because they change every year; the programmes page links the current admission guideline.
Which language level do you need?
The university-wide guideline asks for proof of English proficiency equivalent to CEFR B1 or above, or proof of Chinese proficiency equivalent to TOCFL Level A2 or above. The programme sets which one applies and the exact score.[4] The guideline’s programme entries show how much the scores differ: some ask for TOEFL iBT 47, others for TOEFL iBT 72 or 73 and IELTS Academic 5.5.[4]
You do not need an English test if your nationality or previous degree is from an English-speaking country defined in the guideline (the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia and others on its list) or if your previous degree was fully taught in English. A previous degree fully taught in Chinese replaces the Chinese test. Because some university-wide undergraduate courses are taught mainly in Chinese, undergraduate applicants are advised to have Chinese at TOCFL A2 or above.[4]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University cost for international students?
NYCU estimates NT$49,540 to NT$60,220 per semester for most undergraduate programmes on the Yangming campus, NT$230,280 for medicine and NT$210,480 for dentistry, and NT$51,280 to NT$78,340 for graduate programmes there. On the Chiaotung campus graduate programmes cost NT$34,095 to NT$57,945. The page names no academic year.[3]
What is National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University’s QS ranking?
NYCU is 177th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2]
When was National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University founded?
NYCU was formed on 1 February 2021 by merging National Chiao Tung University and National Yang-Ming University. The two predecessors date back to 1958 (re-establishment of NCTU in Hsinchu; roots in 1896) and 1975 (Yang-Ming).[1]
Which campus should I choose at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University?
Do I need Chinese to study at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University?
Not for English-taught programmes, which need English at CEFR B1 or above (programmes set their own scores). Chinese-taught programmes need TOCFL A2 or above, and undergraduates are advised to have that level because some university-wide courses are taught mainly in Chinese.[4]
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Sources
[1] Wikipedia: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (merger, predecessors, enrolment (2025–26) and campuses; secondary source)
[2] Taiwan News: Taiwan sets record in QS World University Rankings 2027 (published 18 Jun 2026; QS edition released 18 Jun 2026 (topuniversities.com blocks automated access))
[3] NYCU Office of International Affairs: Tuition and Fees (estimated fees for international students) (page updated 11 Nov 2025; reference only, no academic year stated)
[4] NYCU: Admission Guidelines for International Degree Students (Spring 2027) (Spring 2027 guideline, linked from the programmes page updated 12 Oct 2026)
[5] National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University: official website (campus addresses; page without a date)
[6] NYCU Office of International Affairs: About NYCU (page updated 29 Apr 2026)
[7] TechNews (Chinese): QS 2027 ranking, four Taiwanese universities in the top 200 (published 18 Jun 2026; Chinese-language article)
[8] NYCU Office of International Affairs: Programs (page updated 12 Oct 2026)
[9] NYCU: List of Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees for the 2023 School Year (fee list for the 2023 school year; PDF; no later list found)
[10] NYCU Office of International Affairs: Application procedures (page updated 28 Jul 2025)
[11] NYCU Office of International Affairs: Qualification (page updated 28 Jul 2025)
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