The National University of Tainan (NUTN; ) is a university in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan. NUTN offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across six colleges: the College of Education, the College of Humanities, the College of Management, the College of Science and Engineering, the College of Arts, and the College of Environmental Sciences and Ecology. The university has several research institutes and centers, including the Center for Teacher Education and Professional Development, the Center for International Studies, and the Center for Sustainable Development.

History

NUTN was founded during the Japanese rule as Tainan Normal School in June 1899. In January 1946, after handover to the Republic of China, the school was renamed Taiwan Provincial Tainan Normal School. In August 1962, the school was promoted to Taiwan Provincial Tainan Junior Teachers’ College. The college was then promoted to Taiwan Provincial Tainan Teachers’ College in July 1987. In July 1991, it was then again promoted as National Tainan Teachers’ College. In August 2004, the college was promoted and renamed National University of Tainan.

Academics

NUTN has six colleges: Education, Humanities, Science and Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Ecology, Arts and Management.

Ranking

In 2025 QS World University Ranking, NUTN was ranked 801-850th in Asia.

Museums

Transportation

The university is accessible within walking distance from the Tainan Station of the Taiwan Railways.

Notable alumni