NCKU Climbs into the Top 200 of the QS World University Rankings

The UK-based higher education analytics organization QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) released the 2027 QS World University Rankings in June 2026. National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) achieved a global ranking of 191st, marking its first entry into the world's top 200 universities and the highest ranking in the university's history.

NCKU actively promotes interdisciplinary research, cross-disciplinary learning, and international engagement. By connecting local strengths with global resources, the university has built a strong international academic collaboration network and works with leading universities worldwide to advance frontier research, enhance academic impact, and contribute to national and societal development.

In recent years, NCKU has strengthened its research capacity and global competitiveness through initiatives in international excellence, sustainability, AI-driven innovation, and inter-institutional collaboration. It has also expanded its overseas collaboration hubs and established the Office of Sustainable Development Strategy to integrate governance, education, and research resources, further enhancing sustainable development and global visibility.

Looking ahead, NCKU will continue to deepen interdisciplinary research, expand global partnerships, advance sustainable governance, and cultivate future talent, moving steadily toward becoming a world-class university with international impact and social responsibility.