Introduction National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), originally founded in Shanghai in 1896 under the name of Nanyang College, was re-established in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in 1958. The University has quickly become the forerunner in science and technology, laying a firm foundation for the later development of the Hsinchu Science Park (HSP), the “Silicon Valley” of Taiwan. Today, NCTU positions itself as a university of “holistic education, academic excellence, and technological innovation”. By incubating innovative and creative talent, NCTU aims to become a global hub for high-tech R&D and a top university in the world. Students & Faculty (Updated: 31 Dec. 2019) w 5,627 undergraduates and 7,519 graduate students w 743 teaching faculty and 332 research staff w Largest number of IEEE fellows as faculty members among universities in Taiwan Academic Achievements w #44 in QS Asian University Rankings 2020 w #227 in QS World University Rankings 2020 w #141-150 in QS Graduate Employability Ranking, 2020 w The College of Management was accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 2007. Patents and Technology Transfer w One of the highest number of patents granted among Taiwan universities w One of the highest revenue in technology licensing in Taiwan w 125 patents granted in 2019 w 150 technology transfers in 2019 w 2439 patents granted; 1466 technology transfers by 2019 w A total of 183 incubated projects by 2019 Outstanding NCTU Alumni The University has a strong and outstanding alumni network. About 65% of the CEOs or general managers in the HSP are NCTU alumni. w Stan Shih, Founder of Acer w Jonney Shih, Chairman of ASUSTek Computer Inc. w Ecans Tu, President of Synnex w Fan-Cheng Tseng, Vice Chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) w Ming-Zhi Xuan and Robert Tsao, Co-founders of United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) Internationalization NCTU has an increasingly internationalized campus and has attracted students from more than 60 countries. As the University continues the drive for internationalization, it is constantly looking for opportunities for collaboration and exchange in all areas. As a part of the commitment to internationalization, the University is expanding partnerships with leading industries and prominent academic or research institutes around the world for establishing exchange student programs, dual degree programs, summer programs, short-term program as well as practical trainings or internships.