National Sun Yat-Sen University
National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) is a public research university located in Sizihwan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The original Sun Yat-sen University was founded in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) in 1923 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China. The university was modeled after American universities, and its goal was to train future leaders in China.
After the Chinese Civil War in 1949, the Nationalist government of the Republic of China retreated to Taiwan. The original Sun Yat-sen University was also relocated to Taiwan, and it was renamed the National Sun Yat-sen University.
In 1980, the National Sun Yat-sen University was re-established in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The new university was founded in response to the rapid economic development of Taiwan and the need for a new comprehensive university in the southern part of the country.
When NSYSU was re-established, the university had four departments, two graduate institutes, and 189 students. Over the next few decades, NSYSU grew rapidly
NSYSU is a beautiful campus, located on the coast of the Taiwan Strait. The campus is home to a number of historic buildings, as well as modern teaching and research facilities. NSYSU also has a number of student amenities, including a library, a gym, and a swimming pool.
Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, National Sun Yat-Sen University is positioned as the #485 top university in the world, which makes it the #8 top university in Taiwan. The university's global rank is improved by 20 points from last year.
University Profile
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| 2025 Ranking | #8 |
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| University Name | National Sun Yat-Sen University |
| Name in Local Language | 國立中山大學 |
| Acronym | NSYSU |
| Year Established | 1924 |
Location
The university is located in Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung County. Find the address and map of the university below.
| Address | 70, Lienhai Road, Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan |
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Contact
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| Phone | +886 (7) 525 2000 |
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| Fax | +886 (7) 525 2630 |
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Programs and Courses
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| Bachelor's Degrees | Master's Degrees | Doctorate Degrees | Diplomas | |
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| Arts & Humanities | n/a | n/a | ||
| Business & Social Sciences | n/a | n/a | ||
| Engineering | n/a | n/a | ||
| Language & Cultural Studies | n/a | n/a | ||
| Medicine & Health | n/a | n/a | ||
| Science & Technology | n/a | n/a |
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Admission Info
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| Accepts International Students | Yes |
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| Student Body | Men and Women |