Rankings and Recognition
I-Shou University consistently top ranked among Taiwan’s leading private universities, with international recognition for teaching, research, and community engagement.
National & Regional
Ranking
I-Shou University has steadily built a strong reputation both in Taiwan and internationally. Ranked among the country’s leading private comprehensive universities and placed in the top tier globally by CWUR and other ranking agencies, ISU continues to demonstrate academic strength across more than a hundred research areas.
/144 Universities in Taiwan
(THE 2026)
Private University in Sourthen Taiwan
(Global Views 2026)
Top University in the world (CWUR 2025)
Recognition
Its programs hold respected international accreditations such as AACSB and IEET, affirming the university’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
ISU is also recognized for real-world impact, from national USR project approvals to award-winning student achievements and faculty listed among the world’s top scientists. These recognitions reflect ISU’s mission to deliver education that is forward-looking, socially responsible, and grounded in excellence.
Three colleges, College of Management, College of Tourism and Hospitality, and International College, have shared certain resources to maximize the strengths that teaching support and faculty research collaboration.
In 2021, ISU achieved the Continuous Improvement Review (CIR), underscoring ISU ongoing excellence in business education.
Several professors are recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, a strong indication of ISU’s research capacity.