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National Taiwan University Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

National Taiwan University's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for — beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

National Taiwan University's strongest programs include Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS), Materials Science & Engineering, College of Law.

Notable 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 & Engineering

A QS-strong field directly tied to Taiwan's chip-manufacturing dominance, with deep industry research partnerships across the semiconductor supply chain.

College of Law

The training ground for Taiwan's political and judicial elite — presidents Chen Shui-bian, Ma Ying-jeou and Tsai Ing-wen all earned NTU law degrees; a primary route into the legislature, judiciary and cabinet.

College of Medicine & NTU Hospital

Taiwan's most prestigious medical school, attached to the leading teaching hospital; the historic top destination for the island's highest exam scorers.

College of Bioresources & Agriculture

A globally well-regarded agriculture and bioresources program, a legacy strength dating to the Taihoku Imperial era and ranked among NTU's best subjects internationally.

International College / English-taught degree programs

Established 2021 to deliver English-only courses to international students, central to NTU's Bilingual 2030 push to broaden access beyond Mandarin-medium teaching.

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