Taiwan Tech once again demonstrated its outstanding competitiveness in the 2025 “University Brand Power” survey released today (26th) by 104 Job Bank. Among the top ten indicators, Taiwan Tech ranked in the national top five for six of them, with “R&D strength” and “alumni salaries” standing out the most, securing the top spot for the second consecutive year. This highlights Taiwan Tech's exceptional achievements in technological R&D and professional talent cultivation, earning strong recognition from the industry. Additionally, Taiwan Tech performed excellently in the field of information studies, ranking third nationwide, showcasing its solid foundation and talent cultivation in the fields of electronics, computer science, and information management. Its job competence and industry-academia collaboration ranked fourth in the country.

Taiwan Tech was awarded the 104 Job Bank “Best University Brand Power Award”, with President Jia-Yush Yen accepting the award on behalf of the university. From left to right: Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Chih-Wei Ho, Taiwan Tech President Jia-Yush Yen, and General Manager of 104 Job Bank Sung-Jung Chen.

Taiwan Tech has demonstrated strong capabilities in research and innovation, with patent licensing revenue hitting new highs. In 2024, the university generated four patents worth over ten million NT dollars, and total revenue surpassed one hundred million NT dollars, reflecting the high market value of its technology transfer and industry-academia collaboration. Taiwan Tech has long been actively promoting the commercialization of patent technologies, which not only increases licensing income but also accelerates the application of academic research results. Through close collaboration with industry, the university encourages faculty and research teams to transform innovative technologies into commercial products and solutions, thus promoting technology transfer and industry upgrading. For example, in fields such as smart manufacturing, green energy technology, and electronic materials, Taiwan Tech has not only obtained numerous high-value patents but also attracted corporate partnerships and investments, establishing long-term collaborations.

To further enhance technology promotion and application, Taiwan Tech has developed a patent management and promotion system called “Patent Product Network”, which provides the latest patent research outcomes and technical descriptions. Businesses can quickly search Taiwan Tech's patent list and find excellent R&D talents via keyword queries. Additionally, Taiwan Tech has adopted a one-stop licensing service management system. For example, the university's intellectual property team created a customized public contract for the “Steel Side Bracing Buckling-Restrained Structural Material” patent from the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, offering downloadable licensing documents. Interested companies, such as steel construction or construction firms, only need to provide project details, construction permit numbers, and licensing needs to complete the licensing process quickly. This convenient licensing mechanism has not only increased corporate collaboration but also resulted in over 36 licenses granted for this particular patent.

Taiwan Tech has established a patent management and promotion system, “Patent Product Network”, which provides the latest patent research outcomes and technical descriptions, helping businesses gain insight into Taiwan Tech's outstanding research teams.

In terms of alumni salaries, according to a survey by Taiwan Tech, 34.27% of alumni who graduated five years ago are working in the manufacturing industry, followed by professional, scientific, and technical services (28.65%). This highlights that Taiwan Tech graduates are highly sought after in high-tech industries and specialized technical fields, aligning closely with national industrial development needs. Alumni are primarily employed in research and development (32.28%), engineering (19.05%), and information departments (7.06%), further showcasing Taiwan Tech graduates' competitive advantage in core technical areas.

In surveys of alumni three and one year after graduation, Taiwan Tech graduates are mainly engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, followed by information technology and manufacturing industries. Salary performance also reflects the competitiveness of Taiwan Tech graduates in the job market. The industries, departments, and job types where Taiwan Tech alumni work typically offer better salary prospects, supporting the university's strong performance in the “Alumni Salary” indicator over the years.

Taiwan Tech's practice-oriented curriculum and industry-academia collaboration model enhance students' professional skills, fully demonstrating the advantages of a technological university. This enables students to quickly integrate into industries and utilize their expertise, making them highly valued technical research and development talents for businesses. Additionally, through a well-established patent incubation and licensing mechanism, Taiwan Tech helps research teams find opportunities to bring technologies to market, ensuring that innovative technologies move beyond the lab and create real value for the industry.

Taiwan Tech graduates primarily pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), followed by information technology and manufacturing industries, making them highly sought after by businesses.