National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology

Featured Colleges (Maritime, Marine Commerce)

NKUST has comprehensive marine professional education, its own dedicated wharf, and the nation’s first ” Off-shore Wind Industry Marine Engineering Elite Training Base”, and is the only national vocational school in the country that cultivates marine professionals. Graduates’ career development directions include marine transportation, marine defense, marine engineering, marine leisure and other industries.

[Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering]

This department is the only Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering in vocational colleges in the country. It combines the development of Kaohsiung harbor city and the shipbuilding and marine engineering industry. It has industrial characteristics. Taiwan International Shipbuilding Corporation, the largest in Taiwan, is also located in Kaohsiung. In addition,Kaohsiung accounts for 80% of Taiwan’s total yacht production value, ranking 7th globally and serving as the largest yacht manufacturing hub in Asia. Furthermore, 70% of the world’s yacht hardware and fittings are exported from the Port of Kaohsiung. With such a flourishing shipbuilding and marine industry, we have long cultivated top-tier talent to meet national demands. Our graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths, including International Welding Engineers, Naval Engineers, Yacht Engineers, Electromechanical Control Engineers, and Structural Engineers.

[Department of Marine Leisure Management]

The courses in this department include exercise physiology, marine ecology, water safety and lifesaving, sailing, scuba diving, etc. We also offer specialized programs in Marine Affairs, Blue Intelligent Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and International Marine Business. By focusing on marine leisure and incorporating global regulations, e-commerce, and IoT applications, we prepare students for diverse career paths.

Beyond public service, our graduates find success in international marine leisure enterprises, sports clubs, yachting industries, hotel management, tourism, theme parks, and the health and wellness industry.”

[Department of Shipping Technology]

Our primary mission is to cultivate exceptional Merchant Marine captains and deck officers, maritime education and research professionals, and management personnel for shipping companies and maritime enterprises. Our core curriculum includes seamanship, celestial navigation, survival craft and rescue boat operations, chart application, the maritime labour convention (MLC), and on-board bridge internship. We assist students in obtaining professional certifications, ensuring a seamless transition into the global shipping and maritime industry upon graduation.

Industry-Academia Cooperation and Integration of Learning and Employment

The Department of Engineering integrates the expertise of teachers, and has cooperated with as many as hundreds of companies. There are also many outstanding alumni in the industry, who are a strong backing for younger students. Students are very outstanding whether they continue their studies or perform in the workplace. The types of work are wide, diverse and well-paid.

In addition to helping students obtain various licenses, marine-related departments have also established long-term cooperative relationships with many Taiwanese shipping and logistics companies, with maritime internships and marine industry cooperation alliances, allowing students to connect with the industry after graduation.