Characterized by both tradition and innovation, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) has long been recognized as one of Taiwan’s elite institutions of higher education. Founded in 1922, NTNU was formerly an institution dedicated to teacher education. The university later evolved into a comprehensive university that provides students and scholars with opportunities to study and conduct research in a wide range of fields. Throughout its long history, NTNU has always been committed to academic excellence and this is reflected in the many influential educators and researchers that have studied at NTNU over the years.
NTNU’s mission to nurture individuals who are critical thinkers and who are prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world has attracted thousands of talented students and scholars from Taiwan and abroad. With three campuses in Taipei City and New Taipei City, NTNU offers 67 academic subjects in ten degree-granting colleges. These include the College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, College of Technology and Engineering, College of International Studies and Social Sciences, College of Sports and Recreation, College of Arts, College of Music, College of Management, and College of Industry Academia Innovation. The internationally renowned Mandarin Training Center is also located at NTNU. Each year approximately 1,800 students from over 90 countries take part in language courses offered by the Mandarin Training Center.
NTNU FACTS AT A GLANCE
GLOBAL RANKINGS
Times Higher Education#49 in Education Studies
#85 in Sustainable Cities and Communities Impact Rankings
#126 in Asian University rankings
Overall:501-600
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QS World University Rankings
#27 in Education
#80 in Asian University Rankings
#51-150 in Classics & Ancient History
#101-150 in Hospitality and Leisure Management
#101-150 in Sports-Related Subjects
#101-150 in Petroleum Engineering
#101-150 in Modern Languages
#151-200 in Psychology
#151-200 in Linguistics
Overall:423
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U.S. News - Best Global Universities
#8 in Best Global University in Taiwan
#10 in Education and Educational Research
#281 in Social Sciences and Public Health
#482 in Psychiatry/Psychology
Last updated: Jun. 18, 2026
TAIWAN RANKINGS
1st in Social Science & Humanities in Taiwan for 8 consecutive years1st in % of International Students in Taiwan
1st in Taiwan for Education, Music, Arts and Sports
1 of the Benchmark Universities for Bilingual Education
Last updated: Jun. 18, 2026
STUDENTS
8134 Graduates (812 intl. students)
1487 Overseas Chinese Students in Preparatory Programs
Last updated: Nov. 14, 2025
FACULTY
Last updated: Nov. 14, 2025
CAMPUS
137 acres3 campuses
196 student clubs
Last updated: Nov. 14, 2025
ACADEMICS
10 Colleges67 departments
1 affiliated senior high school
Last updated: Sep. 10, 2024
RESEARCH
2024 Annual Statistics1145 projects
Cooperation Fund / USD$99.47 million
Last updated: Nov. 17, 2025
