NYCU Achieves Global Leadership in Industry Collaboration in THE World University Rankings 2026

(中央社訊息服務20251022 15:16:40)The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, released on October 9, evaluated 2,191 universities worldwide. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) is ranked within the 401–500 band, maintaining its position from last year. In percentile terms, NYCU advanced slightly, moving from the top 20.3% to the top 19.9% of universities globally — reflecting steady overall progress and sustained academic strength.

NYCU demonstrated outstanding performance in the Industry (Knowledge Transfer) pillar, earning a perfect score of 100 and ranking No. 1 globally.

Chief Secretary Jin-Wu Tsai added that NYCU has consistently ranked within the top 1% globally in the Industry pillar, with robust performance in the number of patents and the amount of industry-funded research per faculty member.

“These achievements reflect NYCU’s deep integration with industry,” Tsai noted.

“However, because the Industry category carries only a small weighting in the overall evaluation, universities with strong innovation capacity may not see their total ranking fully reflect this advantage.”

According to Prof. Kuancheng Huang, Director of NYCU’s Center for Institutional Research and Data Analytics, the THE rankings continue to place the most significant emphasis on Research Quality and Research Environment, which together account for nearly 60% of the total weighting.

“NYCU’s research capacity and productivity remain among the strongest globally,” said Prof. Huang. “Our university provides substantial support for faculty in securing research funding, leading to consistently outstanding performance. While citation impact remains an area for further enhancement, we will continue refining our strategies, encouraging faculty to engage in contemporary research topics and to share research achievements with the global academic community.”

NYCU continues to strengthen its foundation as a cross-disciplinary, innovation-driven university, integrating engineering, medicine, and technology. The university actively advances research in semiconductors, biomedical engineering, AI, and sustainability, while deepening collaborations with international partners, including the University of Arizona, Kyushu University, and the University of Michigan.

Through initiatives such as the “NYCU Sustainable DNA” and the “BioICT Smart Healthcare Hub,” NYCU aims to expand its global visibility and social impact — staying true to its mission of “Driving human-centered innovation from Taiwan to the world.”