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Nanhua University
Student Recruitment Highlights
Student Recruitment Highlights
Nanhua University strives to create an educational experience for students that focuses on professionalism, career-oriented skills, and liberal arts education with a rigorous academic foundation. We are also committed to strengthening students’ professional ability to ensure each individual can achieve their full potential in the workplace. The defining characteristic of the University is based on Life Education, Environmental Sustainability, Intellectual Innovation, and the Three Acts of Goodness Initiative. By integrating specialization and practical experience into the curricula, the University aims to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Furthermore, the University provides opportunities and scholarships for students to study abroad and engage with the international community to enhance and broaden their horizon. Moreover, a wide range of internship opportunities is available for students to gain experience and improve their competitiveness in the workplace. Over the years, the University has been recognized for producing talented individuals across various industries. In the 2022 Enterprises’ Favorite University Survey, Nanhua University was ranked first among private universities in the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan region.
In 2022, the following academic departments and graduate programs received their Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET) accreditation: Master’s Program in Green Technology for Sustainability, Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Department of Information Management, Bachelor’s Program in Information Technology, Department of Natural Biotechnology, Department of Product and Interior Design, and the Department of Architecture and Landscape Design. The following academic departments received their accreditation from the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan: Bachelor’s Program in Sports and Health Promotion, Department of Life and Death Studies, Department of Literature, Department of Early Childhood Education, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, Graduate Institute of Religious Studies, Department of International Affairs and Business, Department of Communication, Department of Applied Sociology, Department of Visual Arts and Design, and the Department of Ethnomusicology. Furthermore, in 2020, the following academic departments received their accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Chinese Business Education (ACCBE): Department of Finance, Department of Tourism Management, Department of Business Administration, Department of Cultural and Creative Enterprise Management, and the Bachelor’s Program in International Business. The accreditation and recognition that Nanhua University has received have resonated beyond the traditional borders of the University campus, and are a testament of the quality of education that the University provides.
In 2022, the following academic departments and graduate programs received their Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET) accreditation: Master’s Program in Green Technology for Sustainability, Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Department of Information Management, Bachelor’s Program in Information Technology, Department of Natural Biotechnology, Department of Product and Interior Design, and the Department of Architecture and Landscape Design. The following academic departments received their accreditation from the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan: Bachelor’s Program in Sports and Health Promotion, Department of Life and Death Studies, Department of Literature, Department of Early Childhood Education, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, Graduate Institute of Religious Studies, Department of International Affairs and Business, Department of Communication, Department of Applied Sociology, Department of Visual Arts and Design, and the Department of Ethnomusicology. Furthermore, in 2020, the following academic departments received their accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Chinese Business Education (ACCBE): Department of Finance, Department of Tourism Management, Department of Business Administration, Department of Cultural and Creative Enterprise Management, and the Bachelor’s Program in International Business. The accreditation and recognition that Nanhua University has received have resonated beyond the traditional borders of the University campus, and are a testament of the quality of education that the University provides.
2022 University Impact Rankings: Ranked 401-600 Globally and 14th Nationwide
The Times Higher Education announced their University Impact Rankings on April 28, 2022. Of the 1,526 universities that participated in this year’s ranking, 1,406 universities made it onto the list. Compared to 2021, there was an increase of 289 universities that were ranked. Nanhua University has successfully made it onto the University Impact Rankings for the last three years, and as one of the 45 universities in Taiwan that was ranked this year, we are ranked 401-600 globally, 14th nationwide, and 5th for private universities in Taiwan. For the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10), which aims at reducing inequality within and among countries, we are honored to be ranked 95th globally for the first time. The long-term strategic plan of Nanhua University is to conserve energy and reduce our carbon footprint. In recent years, the United Nations SDGs has become part of the University’s core development goals, which have been actively implemented into our curriculum and the University Social Responsibility (USR) project. The University will continue to drive various sustainable development initiatives with the aim of making a transformative impact on society through innovation and research. On March 16 this year, President Tsong-Ming Lin of Nanhua University announced that by 2028, the University will achieve carbon-neutral status and continue to strive toward becoming a leading institution on sustainable development.
The 2022 Third Global Views Monthly USR Award
Nanhua University has always engaged with the local community in various projects and initiatives. From 2012, Dalin township became the focal point of our drive to connect the local population with international communities. A systematic approach was used to bring the local, regional and global partners together via local projects, faculty committees, student support, and local networks. In particular, the USR team, which has been responsible for the project titled: ‘Bringing the Slow City Initiative from Dalin to the World’ with ‘Integrating Slow City Lifestyle with Small-town Charm’ as the goal, has been able to establish an agroecology business, integrate Slow Food and Slow Tourism, and expand Slow City experiences in Taiwan and Thailand. These efforts have culminated in Nanhua University receiving the 2022 Third Global Views Monthly USR Award.
Nanhua University Receives Five Awards from the
Taiwan Academic Resources Impact Awards
Nanhua University is honored to receive four major awards in the private university category at the 2022 Taiwan Academic Resources Impact Awards Ceremony. These include: 1st place for the Thesis Dissemination Award, 1st place for the Thesis Availability Award for the highest thesis download rate, 3rd place for the Thesis Availability Award for the most downloaded thesis, as well as 3rd place for the Thesis Resources Contribution Award. In addition, for the first time the University also received 5th place for the Journal Dissemination Award.
The Grand Opening of the Taiwan Life Education Image Hall
Life education is part of the long-term strategic plan of the Nanhua University. A systematic approach has been used to promote life education courses and integrate life education into the curricula as well as the University’s counseling services. The University strives to create a campus experience based on life education that has a transformative impact on all members of the University. The ‘Taiwan Life Education Image Hall’, which was opened on March 18, 2022, was established to integrate life education into all aspects of campus life. The ‘Taiwan Life Education Image Hall’ used “Tree” as a concept for seed, germination, vegetative growth, blossoming, fruiting, and death as a representation of the circle of life. The Image Hall was designed to include: the philosophy of life education, the main theme, interdisciplinary collaboration, technology application, a guided tour, cultural innovation and art, and design engineering. The exhibition area is divided into the following six categories: Luster of Life, Growth and Transformation, Mindfulness Meditation, The Three Acts of Goodness, Natural Healing, and Death and Dignity. Each category is designed for visitors to have an immersive interactive experience, which also includes using virtual reality (VR) to experience your own funeral. By experiencing the journey of life, old-age, sickness, and death, one is able to reflect upon the meaning and value of life. The Image Hall also provides the opportunity for visitors to connect with our life education partners in Taiwan and abroad to share experiences and resources.
