National Dong Hwa University

1501+
World University Rankings 2025
301–400th
Impact Rankings 2024
401–500th
Young University Rankings 2024
No 1, Section 2, Da Hueh Road, Shoufeng, Hualien, 974301, Taiwan

Freedom, Democracy, Creativity and Excellence are the founding spirits of National Dong Hwa University (NDHU). In a milieu characterized by freedom and democracy, we at the National Dong Hwa University, pursue academic excellence and endeavor to contribute through our creativity to the advancement of culture and the welfare of people everywhere.

Since its inception in 1994, National Dong Hwa University has not only strived to fortify its campus infrastructure and carry out its teaching and research responsibilities, but it has also initiated a variety of educational programs for extensive community outreach in Eastern Taiwan. The main campus of NDHU, located 16 km south of Hualien city with an area covering more than 251 hectares (650 acres), is the largest flat land campus in Taiwan. Nestled between the Coastal Mountain Range and the Central Mountain Range in the verdant and pristine Papaya Creek Delta, the University is situated in a spectacularly beautiful natural environment.

As a knowledge provider and the breeding ground, NDHU offers a liberal environment, green campus and a wide range of research/innovation centers, catering to nearly 10,000 students coming from more than 50 countries around the world. The University offers various training and professional development opportunities that increase the availability of local human resources, it also shares many of its resources, such as the library and athletic and teaching facilities with schools in the local area. Many of the faculty members play an active role in local educational and cultural projects, lending their experience and guidance to a vast array of activities.

Ph.D Programs (100% EMI programs)

  1. Dep of Physics
  2. Dep of Chemistry
  3. Dep of Computer Science & Information Engineering
  4. Dep of Business Administration (Division of Business Administration)
  5. Dep of Business Administration (Division of Logistics Management)
  6. Dep of Business Administration (Division of Information Management)
  7. Dep of Business Administration (Division of Finance)
  8. Dep of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
  9. Program (International) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
  10. Dept. of Education and Human Potentials Development

 

Ph.D Programs (50%-90% EMI programs)

  1. Dep of Life Science
  2. Dep of Materials Science and Engineering
  3. Dep of Business Administration (Division of International Business)
  4. Dept. of Business Administration (Division of Accounting) 
  5. Dept. of Business Administration (Division of Tourism, Recreation and Leisure Studies)
  6. Dept. of Economics

 

Ph.D Programs (Non-EMI programs)

  1. Dept. of Chinese Language and Literature 
  2. Dept. of Applied Mathematics
  3. Dep of Electrical Engineering
  4. Dep of Ethnic Relations and Cultures
  5. Graduate Institute of Marine Biology

 

Master’s Programs (100% EMI programs)

  1. Dep of Taiwan and Reginonal Studies
  2. Dep of Physics
  3. Dep of Computer Science & Information Engineering
  4. Dep of Business Administration
  5. Dep of International Business
  6. Graduate Institute of Logistics Management
  7. Dep of Information Management
  8. Dep of Finance
  9. Dep of Tourism, Recreation and Leisure Studies
  10. Dep of Education and Human Potentials Development
  11. Master of Humanity and Environmental Science 
  12. Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

 

Master’s Programs (50%-90% EMI programs)

  1. Dep of English
  2. Graduate Institute of Marine Biology
  3. Dep of Economics
  4. Dept. of Life Science
  5. Dept. of Chemistry
  6. Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering

 

Master’s Programs (Non-EMI programs)

  1. Dep of Sinophone Literatures
  2. Dep of Chinese Language and Literature
  3. Dep of Law
  4. Dep of Public Administration
  5. Dep of Sociology
  6. Dep of Counseling and Clinical Psychology
  7. Dep of Applied Mathematics
  8. Dep of Opto-Electronic Engineering
  9. Dep of Ethnic Relations and Cultures 
  10. Dept. of Indigenous Affairs and Ethno-Development
  11. Dep of Education Administration and Management
  12. Dept. of Special Education 
  13. Dept. of Early Childhood Education
  14. Dept. of Music
  15. Dep of Arts and Design
  16. Dept. of Arts and Creative Industries
  17. Dep of Electrical Engineering
  18. Dept. of Accounting

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Key statistics

  • 24%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 52 : 48
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 10,011
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 9%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 18.2
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

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Subjects taught at National Dong Hwa University

  • Business & economics

    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
    • Accounting & Finance
  • Life sciences

    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Sport Science
    • Biological Sciences
  • Social sciences

    • Geography
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Sociology
  • Physical sciences

    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Chemistry
    • Physics & Astronomy
  • Arts & humanities

    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Law

    • Law
  • Engineering & technology

    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • General Engineering
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Education

    • Education
  • Psychology

    • Psychology

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