National Chung Hsing University

University in Taichung, Taiwan

For the university in Jiangxi, China, see Nanchang Hangkong University.

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National Chung Hsing University

國立中興大學 (Chinese)

Motto| 誠樸精勤[1](Chinese)

Motto in English

| Honesty, Simplicity, Advancement, Diligence
Type| Public research university
Established| 1919
Accreditation| HEEACT
Endowment| $24.5 billion NTD (March 2024)[2]
President| Fuh-Jyh Jan

Academic staff

| 865 full-time, 398 part-time
Students| 15,597
Undergraduates| 9,006
Postgraduates| 6,591
Location|

Taichung, Taiwan

24°07′26.7″N 120°40′30.2″E﻿ / ﻿24.124083°N 120.675056°E﻿ / 24.124083; 120.675056
Campus| Urban, 0.53 km²
Experimental forest, 82.72 km²
Affiliated schools| The Affiliated Senior High School of National Chung Hsing University
The Affiliated Taichung Agricultural Vocational High School of National Chung Hsing University

Colors| Gold, white, and blue

Nickname| NCHU
Affiliations| National University System of Taiwan
Taiwan Comprehensive University System
Summer College
University Academic Alliance in Taiwan
Taiwan University Alliance for Sustainable Governance
European Union Centre in Taiwan
AACSB
Gap of Learning & Field
Eurasia-Pacific Uninet
EMBA Alliance

Mascot| Big White Goose
Website| www.nchu.edu.tw
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese| 国立中兴大学
Traditional Chinese| 國立中興大學
| Transcriptions

Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin| Guólì Zhōngxìng Dàxué
Bopomofo| ㄍㄨㄛˊ ㄌㄧˋ ㄓㄨㄥ ㄒㄧㄥ ㄉㄚˋ ㄒㄩㄝˊ
Wade–Giles| Kuo2-li4 Chung1-hsing1 Ta4-hsüeh2
Southern Min
Hokkien POJ| Kok-li̍p Tiong-hèng Tāi-ha̍k

National Chung Hsing University (NCHU; Chinese: 國立中興大學; lit. National Resurgence University)[3] is a comprehensive research university in the South District, Taichung, Taiwan.[4] It originated from the Advanced Academy of Agronomy and Forestry, established by the Government-General of Taiwan. After the founding of Taihoku Imperial University, it was incorporated as a department affiliated to Taihoku Imperial University. Later in 1943, it became an independent institution and was relocated to Taichung. NCHU excels in various research fields such as agricultural sciences, agricultural economics, veterinary medicine, life sciences, translational medicine, materials science, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, and green technology. In 2022, in alignment with Taiwan’s 2050 Net-Zero Emission Pathway and the development plan of Zhongxing New Village University Town, the university established the first Academy of Circular Economy in Asia at its Nantou campus, focusing on three main areas: new agriculture, smart technology, and green semiconductors. The university currently consists of 12 colleges and two affiliated high schools: the Affiliated Taichung Agricultural Vocational High School of National Chung Hsing University and the Affiliated Senior High School of National Chung Hsing University.

In recent years, NCHU has collaborated with several institutions, including Taichung Veterans General Hospital, National Changhua University of Education, and China Medical University, focusing on three major areas: cancer medicine, immunological medicine, and biomedical engineering, gradually translating laboratory research into clinical applications. In 2022, NCHU established its Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, becoming the first national university in Central Taiwan to offer a medical program. Instead of establishing its own teaching hospital, NCHU’s College of Medicine adopts the Harvard Medical School model by partnering with nearby hospitals to train medical professionals. NCHU also collaborates with the Taichung City Government through an MOU to jointly promote digital culture and smart city development.

In 2024, NCHU signed sister university agreements with the University of Tasmania and the University of New South Wales in Australia.

## History

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Administration Building

NCHU has undergone a number of stages of change. It was first established in 1919, during the Japanese occupation, as the Advanced Academy of Agronomy and Forestry in Taipei. In 1928, the academy became a special department affiliated to Taihoku Imperial University. In 1943, the department became an independent school and moved to Taichung. After 1945 when control of Taiwan was transferred from Japan to ROC, the school was reorganized and renamed as “Taiwan Provincial Taichung Agricultural Junior College.” In 1946, the Junior College was promoted to the level of provincial college, the Taiwan Provincial College of Agriculture. In 1961, the school was combined with the newly-founded College of Science and Engineering on the same Taichung campus, and the College of Law and Business, established in Taipei in 1949, to form the Taiwan Provincial Chung Hsing University. Since then, NCHU has continued to grow in size. In 1971, the school became a national university, and changed to its present name: National Chung Hsing University.[5]

## Campus

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The main campus contains the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Science, the College of Engineering, the College of Life Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Management, the College of Law and Politics, the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the College of Medicine, and the International College of Innovation and Industry Liaison. It is located in the south of Taichung City and has an area of approximately 53 hectares.

The university has four experimental forest stations located respectively in New Taipei City (Wenshan Forest Station), Nantou County (Huisun Forest Station), Taichung City (Tungshih Forest Station), and Tainan City (Hsinhua Forest Station). It also has two experimental farms located at Wufeng and Wuri in Taichung City and a Horticultural Experiment Station located at Renai in Nantou County.

## Organization

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NCHU has ten colleges: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Law and Politics, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Management, Science, and Veterinary Medicine.[6]

## International programs

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NCHU participates in the Taiwan International Graduate Program in Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences of Academia Sinica, Taiwan's most preeminent academic research institution.

Sister relationships with the University of Tasmania,[7] Deakin University, University of New South Wale in Australia.

## Academics

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### Rankings

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University rankings

Global – Overall
ARWU World[8]| 801-900 (2022)
QS World[9]| 651-700 (2023)
THE World[10]| 1201–1500 (2023)
Regional – Overall
QS Asia[11]| 116 (2023)
THE Asia[12]| 401–500 (2023)
National – Overall
ARWU National[8]| 11-14 (2022)
QS National[13]| 13 (2023)
THE National[14]| 18+ (2023)

## Official Journal

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* Office of International Affairs: NCHU ARCH Magazine
* Office of Research and Development: NCHU Academic Annual Report

## Notable alumni

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* Chen Chih-ching, Minister of Council of Agriculture (2016)
* Chen Junne-jih, Minister of Agriculture (2024–)
* Chen Ter-shing, Vice Minister of Science and Technology (2014–2017)
* Cheng Ming-chien, Minister of Justice (2024–)
* Cho Jung-tai, President of Executive Yuan (2024–)
* Ding Kung-wha, Chairperson of Financial Supervisory Commission (2016)
* Hochen Tan, Minister of Transportation and Communications (2016–2018)
* Ho Min-hao, Member of Legislative Yuan (2002–2008)
* Hsieh Ming-yuan, Member of Taichung City Council (2014–2022)
* Kao Fu-yao, Deputy Minister of Public Construction Commission (2016–)
* Kuan Bi-ling, Minister of Ocean Affairs Council (2023–)
* Kung Ming-hsin, Secretary-General of Executive Yuan (2024–)
* Lee Chin-yung, Chairperson of Central Election Commission (2019–)
* Lee Li-chen, Deputy Minister of Mainland Affairs Council (2018–)
* Lee Shying-jow, Representative of Taiwan to Denmark (2019–2024)
* Peng Tso-kwei, Minister of Council of Agriculture (1997–1999)
* Su Chun-jung, Minister of Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (2022–)
* Su Jain-rong, Minister of Finance (2018–2022)
* Sung Yu-hsieh, Deputy Secretary-General of Executive Yuan
* Tsai Chi-chang, Vice President of Legislative Yuan (2016–2024)
* Tsai Jeong-duen, Vice President of Judicial Yuan (2016–)
* Tsai Ming-yen, Director-General of National Security Bureau (2023–)
* Uliw Qaljupayare, Member of Legislative Yuan (2008–2020)
* Wang Chung-yi, Minister of Coast Guard Administration (2014–2016)
* Wang Shih-chien, Member of Legislative Yuan (2024–)
* Wu Chen-huan, Political Deputy Minister of Justice (2012–2015)

## Gallery

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* NCHU Welcome Marker

* Hui-Sun Memorial Hall

* Yun Ping Building

* University Library

* NCHU Map Guide

* Civil & Environmental Engineering Building

## See also

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* List of universities in Taiwan
* Education in Taiwan
* University rankings

## References

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1. ^ "中興大學校訓". Chung Hsing University Archives. Archived from the original on 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
2. ^ "NCHU Annual Endowment Report, Fiscal Year Ended December 30, 2008". Office of the Treasurer of the National Chung-Hsing University. 2008. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
3. ^ The name of the university is translated using Chinese word order. By English grammar rules, it should be Chung Hsing National University and is colloquially known as Xingda (Chinese: 興大; pinyin: Xīngdà).
4. ^ "MAP to NCHU".
5. ^ "History". National Chung Hsing University. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
6. ^ "Colleges and Research Centers". nchu.edu.tw. NCHU. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
7. ^ Tasmania, University of (2021-11-02). "Educational partnerships". University of Tasmania. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
8. ^ a b "ShanghaiRanking-Universities". www.shanghairanking.com. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
9. ^ "National Chung Hsing University". Top Universities. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
10. ^ "National Chung Hsing University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
11. ^ "National Chung Hsing University". Top Universities. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
12. ^ "National Chung Hsing University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
13. ^ 2021 QS World University Rankings
14. ^ "National Chung Hsing University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-09-12.

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