Education at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages is founded on the Christian concept of faith in the individual's uniqueness.
Curricula are designed to foster the growth of this uniqueness and the development of the whole person.
With the Chinese language and culture as the foundation, the University seeks through foreign language education to understand multi-culturalism and an international perspective.
Students are equipped with the academic and professional skills, which will enable them to achieve linguistic excellence, acquire wisdom, develop leadership, and serve society.
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages was founded by the sisters of the Roman Union of the Order of St. Ursula in 1966. It was named in honor of Wenzao Lo, the first Chinese Bishop. Wenzao is known for its commitment to excellence in foreign languages teaching and research.
At the beginning of its establishment, admission was only open to female students. Wenzao first opened its doors to male students in 1980. In 1999, Wenzao Ursuline Junior College of Modern Languages was officially restructured to become Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages and renamed to Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages in 2013. The University began to teach a more diverse group of students since then. In response, two-year and four-year college programs, post-graduate study, and extension education were added.
Wenzao Arms REVERE THE DIVINE, LOVE THE HUMAN. With its motto, "Revere the divine, love the human." Sharing with that of all Ursuline schools, "Serviam" (I will serve), Wenzao hopes to develop students spiritually and prepare them for success in this highly demanding and competitive world. The University expects all Wenzaorians to acquire competent knowledge and useful skills inspired by Life, Language, and Leadership.
The University has established and maintains pleasant and collaborative relations with over 200 universities and institutions from 30 countries in Asia, America, Europe, and Australia. Collaboration between Wenzao and the foreign universities and institutions covers various areas such as the exchange of students and faculty, study visits, and research teaching collaboration.
Angela Merici's spirit is alive and well today in Ursuline education. Over 30 countries of the Ursulines of the Roman Union have schools and colleges, educational institutions, which are alive with values of Serviam (I will serve), Gospel justice, respect for the individual, the development of the whole person, and growing global awareness for all of God's creation.
