ISU Ranks Among the Top 8.3% Worldwide, Pioneering the AI-Driven Future of Higher Education
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has released its 2025 Global University Rankings, placing ISU among the top 8.3% of universities worldwide and marking the seventh consecutive year the university has earned a spot on the list. This achievement highlights ISU’s lasting academic strength and global competitiveness, making it one of the few private universities in Taiwan to receive consistent international recognition. ISU emphasized that this honor not only reflects worldwide acknowledgment of its educational excellence but also reaffirms its dedication to cultivating talent for the nation.
Amid the global wave of AI transformation, digitalization, and sustainability, ISU has adopted a dual-track strategy of “Technology × Employability,” combining industry collaboration with interdisciplinary innovation to nurture a new generation of talent with a global perspective. The university has been recognized by Global Views Monthly and City Magazine as one of Taiwan’s most “promising” private universities. In the U.S. News & World Report 2024–2025 Best Global Universities for Clinical Medicine ranking, ISU ranks alongside leading institutions such as NTU, NYCU, and NCKU, placing it among the nation’s top 10. Additionally, in Global Views Monthly’s 2025 “Most Favored Graduates by Employers” survey, ISU ranked first among comprehensive universities in southern Taiwan in the “Medical Institutions” category, highlighting its strong foundation in medical education and close ties with industry.
ISU emphasizes that education goes beyond professional training, placing equal value on humanistic development and social responsibility. The university has long championed USR (University Social Responsibility) initiatives, with faculty and students actively participating in community projects focused on health promotion, elder companionship, and environmental sustainability. These experiences encourage students to “learn with responsibility,” turning knowledge into meaningful action. In addition, ISU’s interdisciplinary innovation incubators and Headquarters for Industry-University Collaboration and Intellectual Property Management provide students with hands-on experience and direct involvement in corporate projects, equipping graduates with practical skills and confidence from day one.
As the southern S-shaped strip of semiconductors rapidly develops, ISU leverages its geographic advantage and corporate partnerships to create diverse learning spaces, including the AI Innovation Center, the Metaverse Technology Art Design Center, the New Media Learning and Creation Center, the Intelligent Medical Teaching Center, and semiconductor laboratories. These facilities help students discover their direction and passion in the era of AI and sustainability. ISU emphasizes a three-pronged approach—“academic strength, social impact, and industry engagement”—dedicated to cultivating innovative talent equipped to engage globally and lead in the future.