National Taipei University

Since its establishment in 1949 as the Taiwan Provincial College of Local Administration, the university has gone through various stages of development as the Provincial College of Law and Business, the Provincial Chung Hsing University College of Law and Business, and the National Chung Hsing University College of Law and Business. In 2000, it was approved to be reorganized as “National Taipei University” and has become a well-known comprehensive university in the country.

Outstanding alumni are found in all walks of life, including the Governor of the Central Bank, the Chairman of state-owned enterprises, Grand Justices of the Judicial Yuan, and more than 40 heads of central agencies of various government ministries; more than 20 legislators; and more than 30 local administrative heads, councilors, and key party and government officials; and countless elites in other fields such as business, media, arts and culture, social movements, social services, film and television. This proves the achievement of the university in talent cultivation, and also makes the alumni network an important advantage and solid backing for the university to promote its development, jointly building the important cornerstone of the university in teaching, research, social practice, and public development.

Teaching quality and academic prestige

National Taipei University inherits the excellent traditions of Chung Hsing University’s College of Law and Business, focusing on teaching and research in the fields of law, politics, society, and economics, and promoting the campus spirit of “pursuing truth and serving the people.”

Since its establishment in 1949 as the Taiwan Provincial College of Administration, it has been around for more than sixty years. Approximately 20% of the graduates hold leadership positions in various public and private sectors, spread across central and local governments, judicial departments, the investigation and police system, the legal profession, and major accounting firms and financial holding groups, serving as management and key personnel, which is an important advantage and support for the university to promote its school development.

Since 2000, the university has been promoted to a brand-new comprehensive university. For the development of school affairs, SWOT analysis is used to position the university, and four school missions are promoted: “Cultivating students with a global perspective,” “Strengthening the research capacity of teachers,” “Strengthening students’ learning ability,” and “Activating the assets of the Taipei campus.”

Since 2009, the university has continuously received awards from the Ministry of Education’s Teaching Excellence Program, and continues to offer professional and interdisciplinary courses, and exchanges with world-renowned universities. 43% of undergraduate freshmen come from the top 15 high schools in the country, the average enrollment rate for master’s programs is 92.9%, and the average enrollment rate for doctoral programs is 81.6%, making it a desirable goal for students.

In 2011, the Ministry of Education approved the establishment of the “Taipei United University System” with National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei Medical University, and National Taiwan Ocean University, which has become an advantage and opportunity for the university to develop its school affairs. The university strengthens the integration of learning and application according to industry needs, and establishes departments according to the human resources and industrial upgrading professional needs of the country and society, focusing on industry-academia cooperation.

International Exchange and Cooperation

Internationalization is the primary strategy for the future development of National Taipei University. The university establishes a campus environment conducive to international exchanges, expands the international vision of all faculty and students, enhances the overall competitiveness of the university, and continues to face global challenges with an innovative and proactive attitude.

The university is committed to enhancing the service capacity of international academic cooperation, cultivating students with the ability to develop internationalization, encouraging active participation in studying abroad, establishing the ability to connect with the world, and pursuing substantive cooperation through strategic sister school searches and signing cooperation agreements, in order to maximize the benefits for faculty and students.

Students who go to sister schools abroad for exchange can not only make friends from different countries, but also broaden their horizons and expand their horizons. At present, the university has exchange student programs with about 223 universities around the world. Students can also obtain a master’s degree in the shortest time by going to the United States or Europe through a dual degree program, increasing their knowledge and competitiveness.

International Certification

1. 2020 THE World University Rankings, 12th among public universities in Taiwan. Ranked 301-350 in Asia, and 201-250 among the youngest universities in the world.

2. College of Business: Obtained AACSB international authoritative business management education certification in 2016; ranked 301-400 in the world in the 2020 THE World Rankings for Business and Management.

3. Department of Accounting: ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant Association and Australian CPA certification

4. Department of Real Estate and Urban-Rural Studies: RICS Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors certification

5. College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: Taiwan IEET certification

Welfare for Hong Kong and Macao students, guidance mechanism for Hong Kong and Macao students

The university has established a complete counseling mechanism for overseas Chinese students from Hong Kong and Macao, which is handled by the “Overseas Chinese and Mainland Students Group” of the Office of International Affairs. It is responsible for admission counseling, airport pick-up, assisting in handling residence permits and entry and exit matters, academic counseling, life counseling, physical and mental counseling, scholarship applications, and arranging work-study opportunities, so that students can study with peace of mind without any worries.

The Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students Group also established the “Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students Association” to regularly hold various rich club activities.

The dormitory provides

Overseas Chinese and foreign freshmen enjoy guaranteed accommodation. Cost: NT$12,000 per semester for a 4-person room, excluding winter and summer vacations. For details, please click link to view

Exclusive Scholarship

A large number of scholarships (grants) are available for application every year. The sources range from appropriations from the Ministry of Education and the Overseas Community Affairs Council, and various departments of Taipei University and Taiwanese enterprises across the country provide generous scholarships (grants), such as the Xitou Miti Hotel Filial Piety Scholarship, the Taipei University Village Qian Hope Scholarship, and the Ms. Zheng Chunzhi Diligence Scholarship.

Transportation

The main campus of the university is located in Sanxia District, New Taipei City, and is integrated with the local community to become the “Taipei University Special Zone.” This area is known as a “university town.” The roads in the area are wide, and most of them are tree-lined avenues. The transportation is convenient. It is only a 30-minute drive from downtown Taipei and Taoyuan International Airport. The streets are neat and tidy, and it is also known as the back garden of Greater Taipei.

The school is surrounded by complete living functions, with supermarkets, convenience stores, and hypermarkets clustered together. It is only a 5-minute drive from the center of Sanxia City. The environment is good, and the air is good for 53.83% of the year. There are also many clinics and regional hospitals (Enzhugong Hospital) near the school. There are many snacks in Sanxia Old Street, and there is Qingshui Zushi Temple next to the old street for worship; Yuan Mountain is a good place for hiking, enjoying the sunset and watching the night view; and the works of famous artists can be seen everywhere on the Art Avenue.

Campus Events

The school has a fellowship association for overseas Chinese, foreign and mainland students (Overseas Chinese, Foreign and Mainland Students Association), with 5 subordinate associations (Malaysian Students Association, Hong Kong and Macao Students Association, Myanmar Students Association, Overseas Students Association).

There are many general student clubs, which can be divided into service, recreation, music, and academic, etc. Students can choose suitable clubs according to their interests.