National Chi Nan University

[EduCativ]

In 1995, National Chi Nan University (NCNU) was founded in Puli, Nantou County, in central Taiwan. Today, it has a student population of over 6000 and a faculty and staff strength of 550. NCNU aims to distinguish itself through the following four vision statements: "Infuse distinctive local features," "Integrate humanities and technology," "Aggregate traditional and foreign education," and "Combine ecology and environment protection."
The Name "Chi Nan" conveys the school's mission: "To spread Chinese culture and learn from North to South, from China to the overseas world. "Chi Nan" was first used as an academic organization's title more than a century ago. "Chi Nan Academy," established at the end of Ch'ing Dynasty, and "Chi Nan University," established in ShangHai after the Republic's founding, were both dedicated to educating and teaching talented Chinese Youths born or raised abroad.
In 1995, National Chi Nan University (NCNU) was founded in Puli, Nantou County, in central Taiwan. Today, it has a student population of over 6000 and a faculty and staff strength of 550. NCNU aims to distinguish itself through the following four vision statements:
"Infuse distinctive local features"- We conduct programs that address the unique needs of the local rural population, such as student-led community services and tutoring programs for school children from remote townships. We also offer distinctive curricula that are synergetic with local economic activities, such as leisure and tourism, photo-electronics, and local industrial development.
"Integrate humanities and technology"- Through various interdisciplinary teaching programs, specialized courses, and academic development projects; we encourage our students to embrace technology for the betterment of society, as well as humanistic enrichment that is in pace with technological advances.
"Aggregate traditional and foreign education"- Foreign students choose us thanks on the one hand to our traditional campus architecture and culture, and on the other hand to the efforts of the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students, which is organized annually by NCNU. As such, we have maintained the highest foreign-student ratio in the country.
"Combine ecology, and environment protection"- a natural and ecological diversity surrounds NCNU campus. Thus, we have always valued and attached great importance to carbon reduction and environmental education and conservation.
NCNU distinctively focuses on Southeast Asia with university-wide Southeast Asia general education courses that enable students to expand their global perspectives. Through interdisciplinary courses, the program aims to produce professional elites with a Southeast Asian advantage. Thus, we hope to strengthen our cross-border ties and enhance NCNU graduates' competitiveness in the growing Southeast Asian region.
The Ministry of Education of Taiwan places great emphasis on quality in higher education. Several innovative programs promote Taiwan's international academic competitiveness. Also, Taiwan's robust technology sector guarantees high-quality education in these fields. It attracts students from developing countries to study biotechnology, semi-conductor technology, business, forestry, agriculture, animal husbandry, chemistry, etc. Taiwan's infrastructure is advanced, and its law-enforcement and transportation, communication, medical, and public health systems are excellent. In Taiwan, international students live and study in safety and comfort.
Under the global economy's current development trends, Southeast Asia is rising economically as global factories move southward. Thus, this region has become a significant market for Taiwan's international trade expansion. Through our continual effort in developing higher education for overseas Chinese students, and our research in Southeast Asian education, NCNU enjoys an advantage in the Southeast Asian higher-education market. NCNU houses the best Southeast Asia Research Institute and Southeast Asia Research Center in Taiwan. We also have the largest enrollment of students from Southeast Asia. NCNU will soon establish a university-wide specialized curriculum on Southeast Asia. While we cultivate in NCNU graduates an international perspective, we particularly inculcate in them an emphasis on Southeast Asia to enhance their competitiveness for international employment.
Due to its geographic location, the NCNU campus suffered dramatically from the 921 earthquake. Together with Nantou citizens, NCNU faced difficulties in post-disaster reconstruction and recovery. Through this recovery process, NCNU and Nantou citizens gradually developed a close bond. Nourished by the nature, culture, and tourism resources of Shuishalian – the local aboriginal territory, NCNU has developed an educational agenda characterized by awareness and compassion for the local communities. Thus, complementing our local identity with a cosmopolitan mentality, NCNU has established its unique strengths and self-positioning.
In 2013, NCNU received a grant from the Ministry of Education for the "Plan to Encourage Pursuit of Academic Excellence in Universities." This plan aims to develop university teaching and research programs focusing on enhancing the international standings and professional competitiveness of our graduates.

View full university