Martin Bareš, Rector of Masaryk University (MUNI) in the Czech Republic, led a delegation to visit National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) on February 10–11, 2026. During the visit, the two institutions signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement. Discussions focused on semiconductors, cybersecurity, biomedicine, and environmental sustainability. Both institutions are committed to launching pilot projects and gradually developing long-term, results-driven collaborations.

NCKU Atelier Future held the Hult Prize at NCKU 2025–2026 Grand Final on December 20, 2025, at Atelier Future on the Sheng-Li Campus. The campus final brought together student teams, faculty members, and professionals from academia and industry, marking the conclusion of this year’s university-level selection round of the global Hult Prize competition.

On January 20, 2026, Dr. Jun Otani, Executive Vice President of Kumamoto University (KU), led a delegation to revisit National Cheng Kung University (NCKU). Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on core fields, such as semiconductors and disaster prevention, while conducting visits to research centers to pave the way for future industry-academia collaboration. Beyond talent cultivation, double degree program and joint appointment, these talks extended to research management cooperation. By aligning industry, academia, and research, both universities aim to establish a new collaboration model.

104 Corporation has released its 2026 University Brand Power rankings, with National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) emerging as the top performer. The university claimed first place and swept multiple prestigious categories, including Best Brand Power, Regional Leadership Award, Academic System Benchmark Award, and Best Academic Cluster Power Award, in both engineering and architecture & design, showcasing its exceptional educational achievements and significant social impact.