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Best Universities for Computer Science & Engineering in Taiwan 2026

Top universities for computer science and engineering in Taiwan include National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan), National Taiwan University. BrightKey has evaluated 4 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

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universities evaluated

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with an S-tier dimension

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with a full profile

Visa & post-study work

Resident visa (ARC) for students; up to 1-year post-study job-search extension; Employment Gold Card route for skilled graduates

Application system

Direct application to each university; many English-taught programs plus TOCFL (Mandarin) tracks; spring/fall intakes

International tuition

NTD 100,000–250,000/year (USD ~3,100–7,800) public; private higher

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4 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Hsinchu, Taiwan · Founded 2021 · 15% intl

ASB

Computer Science & Engineering programs

  • College of Electrical & Computer EngineeringCore NCTU-heritage strength; QS ranks electrical/electronic engineering in the 151–200 band, with deep ties to Taiwan's IC-design firms.
  • College of Computer ScienceComputer science sits in the QS 151–200 subject band; strong in AI, systems and software, feeding the regional tech sector.
  • College of Biomedical Science & AI convergenceBiomedical research strength combined with the new AI college, pursuing smart-healthcare and bio-electronics crossover unique to the merger.
National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan)

Hsinchu, Taiwan · Founded 1956 · 13% intl

BSB

Computer Science & Engineering programs

  • Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS)Ranked around #94 globally in QS 2025 for electrical engineering. The college supplies engineers directly to the adjacent Hsinchu Science Park and is central to NTHU's semiconductor and IC-design strength.
  • Materials Science and EngineeringIn the QS global 101–150 band, with research closely aligned to semiconductor process and advanced-materials needs of the surrounding chip industry.
National Taiwan University

Taipei, Taiwan · Founded 1928 · 15% intl

AAB

Computer Science & Engineering programs

  • Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS)NTU's flagship STEM cluster and the single strongest feeder into the TSMC-led semiconductor and hardware economy; consistently the highest-cutoff admissions track on the island.
  • Materials Science & EngineeringA QS-strong field directly tied to Taiwan's chip-manufacturing dominance, with deep industry research partnerships across the semiconductor supply chain.
National Cheng Kung University

Tainan, Taiwan · Founded 1931 · 11% intl

AAB

Computer Science & Engineering programs

  • Materials Science and EngineeringOne of NCKU's flagship and most internationally cited fields, central to Taiwan's semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing supply chain.
  • Electrical EngineeringA core pipeline into Taiwan's chip-design and electronics industry, with strong employer ties across the southern science-park cluster.
  • Mechanical EngineeringLong-established strength reflecting NCKU's technical-college origins; a major source of engineers for Taiwanese precision manufacturing.

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