Taiwan
Partner: National Taiwan University
Established in 1928, National Taiwan University (NTU) is a leading public research university known for its strong international focus. With 11 colleges, 54 departments, 66 research centers, and more than 30,000 students, NTU offers broad interdisciplinary opportunities in agriculture, engineering, science, and the humanities. NTU is a hub for innovation and discovery, supporting Taiwan’s leadership in education, research, and sustainable development in Asia and beyond.
Fast Facts
Building on the strong ties between our universities, we recently welcomed NTU as a Global Hubs partner.
66
Cornell alumni teaching at NTU
2
Global Interns at NTU
3
Incoming NTU exchange students
Deepening Existing Collaborations
Weill Cornell Medicine Students at NTU
Weill Cornell Medicine offers a six-week clinical elective at NTU's College of Medicine, coordinated by its Office of International Medical Student Education. One or two students participate each year, gaining hands-on experience in a new clinical and cultural environment.
Cornell-NTU Joint Research Seed Grant Awards 2024
"From Burnout to Balance: Exploring the Impact of Biophilic Academic Environments on Student Health and Wellbeing" | Richard Stedman (Cornell) and Shih-Han Hung (NTU)
"NTU-Cornell Joint Innovation in Large-Scale Laboratory Earthquake Research" | Gregory McLaskey (Cornell) and Chun-Yu Ke (NTU)
"Transboundary Impacts of Environmental Change: Evidence from Migratory Birds Along the East Asian–Australian Flyway" | Catherine Kling (Cornell) and Hung-Hao Chang (NTU)
Student Experiences
Hub partnerships have enriched students' academic and pre-professional experiences and expanded their opportunities to engage inside and outside the classroom.
Chinese Language Summer Program
Cornell students benefit from nine weeks of intensive Chinese language study at NTU’s International Chinese Language Program, offered during the summer. The course offers immersive instruction in Mandarin and allows students to deepen language skills while experiencing life in Taipei.
CALS-NTU Exchange
Cornell students spend a semester on exchange at NTU taking courses aligned with majors like agricultural sciences, food science, and environment and sustainability. The exchange combines rigorous study with rich cultural immersion and access to university-run farms and forests.
Faculty Forward
Leadership Visit
Michael Kotlikoff (now Cornell's president) and Vice Provost of International Affairs Wendy Wolford traveled to Asia in 2023. The trip included stops in Taipei, Hanoi, and Hong Kong. While in Taipei, they met with members of the Ministry of Education, President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen '80, and colleagues at NTU, where Cornell has 66 alumni among the faculty. The Cornell Alumni Association of Taiwan hosted a reception attended by 70 alumni, and Wolford announced the Charles, Amy, and the Tsai Family Scholarship.
Cornell Faculty Lead: Yun-chien Chang
Jack G. Clarke Professor in East Asian Law, Cornell Law
Yun-chien Chang specializes in the economic, empirical, and comparative analysis of private law and judicial systems. A prolific scholar with over 100 publications, he previously served as Research Professor at Academia Sinica in Taiwan. As director of Cornell’s Clarke Program in East Asian Law and Culture, he supports legal research and academic exchange related to East Asia.
Chang will visit Taiwan in July 2025.