National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) was formally established in February 2021, merging top tier Taiwan universities, National Yang Ming University and National Chiao Tung University. This integration combines Yang Ming’s biomedical research focus and Chiao Tung’s electronic communication research to bring forth a novel disciplinary domain of teaching and pioneer the future of research and innovation. This merger will develop into an innovative university that is second to none, with 1,400 teachers and 17,000 students collaborating to develop and further Taiwan’s emerging smart medical industry. NYCU’s mission is to establish Taiwan’s most innovative smart medical research, in particular the development of a common language for disseminating cutting edge information via in-depth communication between medical experts. They will combine the strengths of Yang Ming and Chiao Tung to jointly develop medical applications in terms of AI, telemedicine, medical robots, Internet of Things, wearable devices and blockchain biomedical as an eco-system, amongst other developments.
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) was formally established in February 2021, merging top tier Taiwan universities, National Yang Ming University and National Chiao Tung University. This integration combines Yang Ming’s biomedical research focus and Chiao Tung’s electronic communication research to bring forth a novel disciplinary domain of teaching and pioneer the future of research and innovation. This merger will develop into an innovative university that is second to none, with 1,400 teachers and 17,000 students collaborating to develop and further Taiwan’s emerging smart medical industry. NYCU’s mission is to establish Taiwan’s most innovative smart medical research, in particular the development of a common language for disseminating cutting edge information via in-depth communication between medical experts. They will combine the strengths of Yang Ming and Chiao Tung to jointly develop medical applications in terms of AI, telemedicine, medical robots, Internet of Things, wearable devices and blockchain biomedical as an eco-system, amongst other developments.
NYCU aims to enhance their level of teaching and research through the merging of their universities. Specifically, in the next two decades they aim to establish themselves as the world’s leading hub for education and research for a smart and healthy life. Their motto is to ‘absorb the new to look far ahead, and work pragmatically’ and ‘benevolent mind and art, putting knowledge into practice’. Their Office of Student Affairs provides comprehensive guidance and care for students, and encourages participation in clubs and other extracurricular activities. This includes establishing cooperative relationships of mutual benefit and mutual assistance in the local area to train students to become leaders within physical and mental health and give a sense of social responsibility, humanistic care and international outlook.
NYCU has a variety of alumni support and services which are divided across their campuses.
NYCU's colleges cover a range of subjects including artificial intelligence, biological science and technology, biomedical science and engineering, computer science, dentistry, electrical and computer engineering, engineering, humanities and social sciences, Hakka studies, law, life sciences, management, medicine, nursing, photonics, pharmaceutical sciences and science. They also offer an interdisciplinary programme for undergraduates. NYCU provides admissions details for further study and international applications, including scholarships for international study.
NYCU's colleges cover a range of subjects including artificial intelligence, biological science and technology, biomedical science and engineering, computer science, dentistry, electrical and computer engineering, engineering, humanities and social sciences, Hakka studies, law, life sciences, management, medicine, nursing, photonics, pharmaceutical sciences and science. They also offer an interdisciplinary programme for undergraduates. NYCU provides admissions details for further study and international applications, including scholarships for international study.
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
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QS World University Rankings23
Undergraduate programs195
Postgraduate programs1968
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This merger will develop into an innovative university that is second to none, with 1,400 teachers and 17,000 students collaborating to develop and further Taiwan’s emerging smart medical industry.
NYCU’s mission is to establish Taiwan’s most innovative smart medical research, in particular the development of a common language for disseminating cutting edge information via in-depth communication between medical experts. They will combine the strengths of Yang Ming and Chiao Tung to jointly develop medical applications in terms of AI, telemedicine, medical robots, Internet of Things, wearable devices and blockchain biomedical as an eco-system, amongst other developments.
Find out more about life at NYCU via its social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.
This merger will develop into an innovative university that is second to none, with 1,400 teachers and 17,000 students collaborating to develop and further Taiwan’s emerging smart medical industry.
NYCU’s mission is to establish Taiwan’s most innovative smart medical research, in particular the development of a common language for disseminating cutting edge information via in-depth communication between medical experts. They will combine the strengths of Yang Ming and Chiao Tung to jointly develop medical applications in terms of AI, telemedicine, medical robots, Internet of Things, wearable devices and blockchain biomedical as an eco-system, amongst other developments.
Find out more about life at NYCU via its social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.
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NYCU has six campuses, including Guangfu Campus, Yangming Campus, Boai Campus, Liujia Campus, Gueiren Campus and Beimen Campus.
A variety of facilities feature across their campuses. See their locations on the NYCU website. Campus facilities include a bus service and arts center.
Total students
13,268
UG students
54%
PG students
46%
International students
1,968
UG students
35%
PG students
65%
Total faculty staff
1,528
Domestic staff
88%
Int'l staff
12%
Student life
NYCU aims to enhance their level of teaching and research through the merging of their universities. Specifically, in the next two decades they aim to establish themselves as the world’s leading hub for education and research for a smart and healthy life. Their motto is to ‘absorb the new to look far ahead, and work pragmatically’ and ‘benevolent mind and art, putting knowledge into practice’.Their Office of Student Affairs provides comprehensive guidance and care for students, and encourages participation in clubs and other extracurricular activities. This includes establishing cooperative relationships of mutual benefit and mutual assistance in the local area to train students to become leaders within physical and mental health and give a sense of social responsibility, humanistic care and international outlook.
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NYCU's colleges cover a range of subjects including artificial intelligence, biological science and technology, biomedical science and engineering, computer science, dentistry, electrical and computer engineering, engineering, humanities and social sciences, Hakka studies, law, life sciences, management, medicine, nursing, photonics, pharmaceutical sciences and science. They also offer an interdisciplinary programme for undergraduates.
NYCU provides admissions details for further study and international applications, including scholarships for international study.
NYCU's colleges cover a range of subjects including artificial intelligence, biological science and technology, biomedical science and engineering, computer science, dentistry, electrical and computer engineering, engineering, humanities and social sciences, Hakka studies, law, life sciences, management, medicine, nursing, photonics, pharmaceutical sciences and science. They also offer an interdisciplinary programme for undergraduates.
NYCU provides admissions details for further study and international applications, including scholarships for international study.
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