Department of Geography, National Taiwan University

The Department of Geography at National Taiwan University in Taipei is an academic institution conducting research in physical geography, human geography, and geographical information sciences. The department sits within the College of Science and houses specialized laboratories for geographical information systems.

The institute was founded in 1955 as Taiwan's first geography department, marking a starting point for academic geography studies on the island. The program later expanded with a master's degree in 1981 and a doctoral program in 1989.

The department tackles environmental and social questions by combining natural and social sciences, with particular focus on Taiwan and the wider Asian region. Visitors can see how this research comes alive in the teaching and displays throughout the spaces.

Interested students can pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with facilities offering modern research laboratories. It is worth checking opening times and accessibility requirements in advance before visiting the campus.

The facility ranks 17th worldwide in geography research and holds the top position among academic institutions in Greater China. This status makes it a leading address for geographical studies in Asia.

Part of: College of Science, National Taiwan University

GPS coordinates: 25.01508,121.53831

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59