The most common pathways are admission through examination-based placement, individual application, the Stars Recommendation program, and special admission selection.

Chemistry courses involve substantial mathematics and physics, which underpin many scientific principles. You should therefore avoid choosing chemistry simply because you find mathematics or physics difficult.

Chemistry investigates the fundamental principles governing matter. Its four core areas are inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. By studying molecular structures and reaction mechanisms, students develop a strong foundation in science and precise experimental and analytical skills.

Graduates with a chemistry background can work in research and development, quality testing, analytical technologies, chemical materials, semiconductors, biochemistry, drug development, electronics, energy, textiles, and new materials. These skills support technological innovation across many industries.

Chemical engineering focuses on applying chemical reactions and related technologies to industrial processes, including converting raw materials and manufacturing products on a large scale. Chemistry places greater emphasis on fundamental innovation and scientific discovery, providing a foundation for advanced technologies and further specialization in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, materials, and environmental science.

No. NTNU has increasingly developed into a comprehensive university, and its students pursue many careers beyond teaching. For students who do want to become teachers, the university also has a strong tradition and extensive expertise in teacher education.

No. The program is required for students pursuing teacher qualification, but it is not compulsory for everyone. Students may also be interested in taking it for personal enrichment.

University courses are designed around a student’s academic department and provide greater depth in that discipline. Chemistry majors develop specialized knowledge in chemistry and related subjects, with less emphasis on unrelated topics. This differs from high school’s broad curriculum, which introduces subjects across many fields.

NTNU chemistry graduates pursue a wide range of careers. Some become teachers, while others enter traditional industries, high-technology industries, or other chemistry-related fields. Graduates also pursue careers beyond these areas.

The university operates a shuttle bus between the two campuses at designated times and stops. Public transportation options include the Fuxing Main Line bus, Route 278 and its short-route service, and Route 0 South. You can also take the MRT between Gongguan or Wanlong Station and Guting Station.

Most chemistry classes and activities take place on the Gongguan Campus. Dormitories No. 2 and No. 7 are also on that campus, making them convenient choices with shorter travel times. Students living in Dormitory No. 1 on the Heping Campus need to allow extra time to commute.

Required and elective chemistry courses are held on the Gongguan Campus, mainly in the College of Science Building. General education, physical education, and other courses may be held on the Heping Campus.

Joining a research laboratory is optional, but it provides opportunities to learn techniques beyond those taught in laboratory courses.

Beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, students must choose one of three career exploration options: research projects, seminar courses, or industry internships. Students are encouraged to find a laboratory that matches their interests. Seminar courses provide another option for students who have different plans or do not intend to continue in a chemistry-related field.

Most students join a laboratory during the summer between their second and third years. Specialized chemistry study begins in the second year, when coursework is already demanding; starting the following summer leaves roughly two years to explore research interests.

Laboratory courses can be enjoyable and safe when students follow laboratory safety rules and the teaching assistants’ instructions. Wear safety goggles, a lab coat, long trousers, and closed-toe shoes to protect yourself and others.

The department frequently holds academic talks featuring experts from different fields who share current developments and professional experience. Other events include students’ accounts of studying abroad or participating in exchanges, as well as career development talks. These events offer useful perspectives for planning your future, and students are encouraged to attend.

The department’s four main fields are organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

The required curriculum centers on organic, analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry:

• First year: General Chemistry, General Physics, General Chemistry Laboratory, General Physics Laboratory, and Calculus.
• Second year: Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, and Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry.
• Third year: Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry: Kinetics, Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, and Physical Chemistry Laboratory.

Ask the professor or teaching assistant responsible for the course; they are available to help students resolve questions. You can also seek help from senior students or classmates who understand the material.

Visit the department office on the third floor of the College of Science Building and ask the administrative assistants for help. For minor questions, you may also message an assistant or the dedicated student advisor directly instead of visiting in person.

You must first obtain teacher education student status. The Ministry of Education approves a limited number of places each year, and students apply according to their department’s rules.

For the Department of Chemistry, the academic selection criterion is a grade threshold. Students who meet that threshold and the eligible year-of-study requirements may apply during the designated period, provided places remain available. They may begin the program once their application is approved.

Students who miss that application period can also participate in NTNU’s teacher education selection process, offered in the second semester of each academic year. Passing that selection process also grants teacher education student status.

The department schedules its required and elective courses in advance. Students can arrange physical education, general education, and other courses around those times.

You may choose a different study schedule as long as you meet the graduation credit requirements. However, check course prerequisites carefully. The department’s suggested schedule takes students’ foundational knowledge and course difficulty into account, so consider these factors when planning your courses.

Yes. Department teams include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s volleyball, table tennis, and badminton. Students can join according to their interests.

Activities may include a freshman orientation camp, a welcome gathering, cheerleading performances, a Christmas party, a department barbecue, guest lectures, and regular themed gatherings.

Themed gatherings have included calculator workshops introducing data analysis tools, board games, and tangyuan (glutinous rice ball) gatherings. Students can also suggest topics. The activities offered depend on the student association serving that year.

You will need a lab coat and safety goggles for laboratory courses, as well as a scientific calculator. Unlike many high school problems, university problems tend to use realistic numerical data rather than numbers chosen for easy calculation. The student association holds a calculator workshop at the beginning of the semester to help students learn how to use it.

A basic laptop suitable for office tasks is recommended. It will mainly be used for analyzing laboratory data and preparing reports for general education and elective courses. The university’s Information Technology Center provides Excel for download, so students do not need to purchase it separately.

Try taking courses in other departments to explore your interests. The university offers several options, including double majors, minors, and transferring to another department.