About NCKU Hospital

• The Only National University-Affiliated Hospital in Southern Taiwan

The establishment of National Cheng Kung University Hospital (NCKU Hospital) originated from the longstanding consensus and strategic planning of successive administrations at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) to advance medical education and strengthen healthcare resources in southern Taiwan. In pursuit of fostering medical development in the region, bridging the healthcare resource gap between the north and south, and fulfilling NCKU’s vision of becoming a comprehensive university, the hospital was approved for establishment in 1981 as a medical center. It became the first university-affiliated hospital founded by a national university in Taiwan following the government’s relocation, marking a pioneering and symbolic achievement.

Construction of the medical center began in 1985 and, after years of planning and building, the hospital officially opened on June 12, 1988. It was a significant milestone as one of Taiwan’s “Fourteen Major Infrastructure Projects,” playing a pivotal role in the nation’s medical and educational history.

Since its inception, NCKU Hospital has upheld its threefold mission of teaching, research, and service. With a focus on the treatment and care of emergency, critical, complex, and rare diseases, the hospital has established a high-quality, patient-centered healthcare system. It has also promoted comprehensive development in healthcare service quality, medical research, and clinical education. In 1993, the hospital was officially accredited as a medical center by the Department of Health, and it has since maintained its status, firmly standing as a national-level medical center in southern Taiwan.

Positioned in the midstream of the healthcare industry value chain, NCKU Hospital specializes in clinical services and patient care. It also provides essential medical services such as outpatient care, inpatient care, and emergency services. By fostering stable partnerships with upstream suppliers (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, and IT system providers) and downstream care systems (e.g., long-term care institutions and community healthcare units), the hospital has formed a comprehensive healthcare service network. This integration enhances resource coordination and service extension, thereby supporting the overall goal of regional medical development and sustainable health.