National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism

Founded in 1995 and located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Hospitality (NKUHT) offers a wide range of degree programs, including associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with a total of 4 faculties and 18 departments.

• Taiwan’s only national university with a reputation for hospitality, tourism, and culinary skills

• Ranked among the top 50 in the world in the field of hospitality and hospitality in the QS World University Rankings for 3 consecutive years

• In 2024, the QS World University Rankings jumped to 38th in the world, advancing to 5th in Asia, and ranking first in Taiwan

• For 3 consecutive years, it has been ranked first among college students in the tourism and leisure category of Foresight Magazine

International certifications

• In 2024, QS ranked 38th in the world and 5th in Asia in terms of subjects

• The-ICE (International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education)

• IATA Authorized Training Centers

• British Wine Spirits Foundation Examination Centre WSET Global APP

International exchange and cooperation

• Many foreign sister schools, including the world’s top 30 in the hospitality category, have a lot of cooperation and exchanges

• Diversified overseas sister school exchange program (half a year/one year)

• Complete overseas industry internship program

• Short-term language and culture study program at overseas sister schools during winter and summer vacations

Welfare for overseas students

• National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship for Foreign Students (Foreign Students)

• Overseas Chinese students-related scholarships

• International Student Society ISA

• Other scholarships inside and outside the university, including awards for overseas exchange studies/dual scholarships, graduate students attending international seminars, Chinese language certificate awards, etc

• Various study activities for international students, including intensive study of Chinese, foreign language/English tutoring, study companion mechanisms, experiencing Taiwanese cultural activities, counseling internships/work mechanisms in Taiwan, etc

• Provide a variety of Chinese language courses for various levels

• Irregular Le Cordon Bleu cooking class experience

Featured courses

• All English-taught (bachelor’s program): bachelor’s degree program in international culinary arts, bachelor’s degree program in international tourism

• Bilingual Group (Bachelor’s Program): Department of Leisure and Recreation Management

• All English taught (master’s program): International tourism and hospitality all-English master’s degree program

• All English-taught (doctoral program): Doctoral program of the Institute of Tourism

• Culinary arts major (bachelor’s program): Department of Baking Management, Department of Western Culinary Arts, Department of Chinese Culinary Arts

• Hospitality major (bachelor’s program): Department of Travel Management, Department of Aviation and Transportation Management, Department of Hospitality and Exhibition Marketing Management, Department of Catering Management, Department of Hotel Management

• Language Major (Bachelor’s Program): Department of Applied English, Department of Applied Japanese

• Hospitality and Tourism Major (Master’s Program): Tourism Research Institute, Hospitality Management Institute, Food Culture and Catering Innovation Institute

• One-year off-campus internship or overseas training (compulsory): Students can participate in overseas training, overseas internship, or domestic internship selection according to their personal interests and considerations. The allowance is provided by the internship unit.

Graduate Path

• Before graduation, you can participate in the domestic and foreign job fairs organized by the school

• Well-known industry employment opportunities at home and abroad: such as W Hotel, InterContinental Hotel, Singapore Sands Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Din Tai Fung, Taiwan High Speed Rail and other groups

• Organizers of various conventions and exhibitions: such as GIS Group brainstorming exhibition business