When it was first established, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) only had one department—the Department of Agroforestry. Since that time, it has become one of Taiwan’s most long-standing comprehensive research universities and the third largest national university on the island, with 12 colleges spanning the fields of the humanities and social sciences, science and technology, agriculture and medicine. Today, NCHU is continuing to build on its rich history as an educational institution by developing programs that equip students with a strong competitive advantage, with the ultimate goal of becoming a world-class comprehensive research university with far-reaching influence.

Founded in 1919 as the Government-General of Taiwan’s Advanced Academy of Agronomy and Forestry, NCHU attained its present form in 1971 following numerous school mergers and name changes. As of 2022, the University has 12 colleges of Liberal Arts, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Management, Law and Politics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Medicine, Academy of Circular Economy and Innovation and Industry Liaison. With more than a century of history, NCHU is one of the most long-standing higher education institutions in Taiwan.

The student clubs and autonomous organizations of our school are divided into nine categories: autonomous, musical, technical, academic, artistic, religious, sports, service and fellowship. There are a total of 87 formal clubs ,48 autonomous organizations and 6 preparatory clubs in the 112 academic year.

1. Enrolled students who are unable to appear in class must request a leave of absence in accordance with the NCHU Regulations Governing Student Leave Requests.
2. Students may submit a leave request in writing or via the online system, with the preferred method determined by each course instructor.
3. Approval of leave requests:
1–2 days: approval by course instructor
3–5 days: approval by course instructor and academic advisor
6–15 days: approval by course instructor, academic advisor, and department head
16 days or more: approval by course instructor, academic advisor, department head, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Vice President for Academic Affairs

* There are six types of student award: honorary merit, minor merit, major merit, certificate of appreciation, medal, and prize money.
* There are seven types of student penalty: written warning, censure, minor demerit, major demerit, probation, expulsion, and revocation of academic standing.
* Course instructors and other relevant units may recommend a student award or penalty to the NCHU President for approval, but must cite the applicable regulations for said award/penalty and must do so in accordance with the applicable procedures.
* The procedures for the issuance of student awards and penalties are as follows:
1. Honorary/minor merits, censures, and minor demerits may be recommended by course instructors and other relevant units by providing the necessary supporting documents.
2. Major merits (or greater awards) and major demerits (or more severe penalties) require review and passage by the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee, approval by the NCHU President, and promulgation by the University.
3. When reviewing major awards and penalties, the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee will request the involved academic units, directors, academic advisors, and other related personnel to attend its meeting. The student(s) in question must also be provided with an opportunity to make a statement or counterargument.
4. The official document for each student award and penalty must clearly indicate the award/penalty being issued, the associated facts, the reason for the award/penalty, and the method, deadline, and competent authority for appeals.
5. Students’ parents or legal guardians will be notified in the event of a major merit or demerit.
* Students’ award and penalty records may not be cleared so long as they remain enrolled. However, first time offenders who are issued a minor demerit (or less severe penalty) may apply to have the penalty erased from their record. The guidelines for doing so are to be formulated separately.
* Award and penalty records remain in effect for students who apply to reinstate their student status after a temporary suspension of studies.

1. The weekly school assembly is held by the NCHU President and attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for General Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Research and Development, the dean of each college, and all first-year undergraduate students.

2. University policies and regulations are communicated during assemblies to facilitate students’ integration into their respective college and the University in general.

A solemn yet intimate occasion, each year, the University’s commencement ceremony is based on the NCHU motto–integrity, austerity, refinement, and diligence–which has inspired generations of graduates to serve their community and give back to society. Through the commencement ceremony, we hope to strengthen graduates’ ties with their teachers and alma mater, bless them with wonderful memories and best wishes, and launch them towards their goals in life.

During enrollment, international students are required to open an account with a local bank and register their account information via the Student Account Registration System.To open an account, please have the following documents ready:

1. Alien residence certificate or passport

2. Admission letter

3. Personal seal

At any of Taiwan’s four major international airports, follow the signs in the arrival hall to find bus services or free shuttles that will transport you to the nearest high-speed rail station. Make sure the destination of the ticket you purchase is Taichung City. Once you arrive in Taichung, a convenient network of public and private transportation options, including passenger rails, buses, shared bikes, and taxis, is available. For real-time bus tracking, visit the Taichung City Transportation Bureau’s bilingual website or download the app.

In addition to on-campus dining options, there is a wide variety of great dining establishments near NCHU for students on a tight budget. Some of your fellow students created this “food map,” and it’s a great way to get started with your hunt for cheap but delicious dining experiences.

The University provides dedicated prayer rooms for Muslim students and faculty members. There is also a Muslim Student Association on campus where members will gladly help you navigate life in Taiwan as a Muslim.

Taichung City is located in the heart of Taiwan and serves as an important hub of transportation for people traveling between the northern and southern parts of the island. The weather here is mostly sunny throughout the year. With an average temperature of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F), it has been named Taiwan’s most livable city. July–August are the warmest months and January–February are the coolest. During daytime, the temperature is always warm (and sometimes hot), even in the winter. However, at night in winter, temperatures can drop significantly.

Faculty members may file an appeal against administrative measures which they believe to be illegal or damaging to their rights, or if they believe the University has failed to act on a lawful request in violation of their rights.

The Journal of NCHU Physical Education Research is a peer-reviewed annual publication that provides a platform and communication channel for academic discourse in physical education and sports science. We are calling for papers in the field of physical education and sports science, and submissions are reviewed as they are received. You can download free electronic copies of the journal, a format guide, submission guidelines, the copyright release letter, and the peer-review response form here.

Each University varsity team holds tryouts to recruit new players. Depending on their student status, members of a varsity team may receive physical education credits for time spent in training. The number of required physical education courses is as follows:
1. Students selected for athletic achievements: Such students must participate in varsity team training, activities, and competitions or assist in department-organized athletic events (coach’s approval required) in their first three academic years (six consecutive semesters) at NCHU and must obtain a passing grade in order graduate (applicable to students admitted in or after Academic Year 2015–16). However, students whose sport does not correspond with any varsity team of the University may be exempt from the preceding restriction and may select physical education courses as regular students do.
2. Regular students who make a varsity team are subject to a trial period for their first semester on the team (during this time, they are not considered formal members of the team and must select physical education courses as normal students do). Only after passing a test by the coach may they be officially recognized as a team member and receive physical education credits for time spent training, which may be combined with the course credits they have already obtained. Students who accrue 4 semesters’ worth of physical education credits are eligible to graduate. Varsity team members are obligated to assist the Office of Physical Education and Sports in organizing sports competitions and events.

When it was first established, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) only had one department—the Department of Agroforestry. Since that time, it has become one of Taiwan’s most long-standing comprehensive research universities and the third largest national university on the island, with 12 colleges spanning the fields of the humanities and social sciences, science and technology, agriculture and medicine. Today, NCHU is continuing to build on its rich history as an educational institution by developing programs that equip students with a strong competitive advantage, with the ultimate goal of becoming a world-class comprehensive research university with far-reaching influence.

Founded in 1919 as the Government-General of Taiwan’s Advanced Academy of Agronomy and Forestry, NCHU attained its present form in 1971 following numerous school mergers and name changes. As of 2022, the University has 12 colleges of Liberal Arts, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Management, Law and Politics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Medicine, Academy of Circular Economy and Innovation and Industry Liaison. With more than a century of history, NCHU is one of the most long-standing higher education institutions in Taiwan.

Here you will find the NCHU academic calendar for the current academic year.

General waste disposal: General waste (including kitchen waste) is collected by campus garbage trucks at fixed locations between 8:20–10:35 a.m. every business day.

* Note: Please store general waste in transparent plastic bags only.

Recycling: Recyclable materials are collected by recycling trucks at fixed locations between 8:20–10:35 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

On Tuesday: Paper lunch boxes and non-paper materials (including iron cans, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, plastic containers, and recyclable plastic products)

On Friday: Paper lunch boxes and other paper materials

*Paper lunch boxes must be properly cleaned before disposal to ensure that no leftovers remain.

The student clubs and autonomous organizations of our school are divided into nine categories: autonomous, musical, technical, academic, artistic, religious, sports, service and fellowship. There are a total of 87 formal clubs ,48 autonomous organizations and 6 preparatory clubs in the 112 academic year.

1. Enrolled students who are unable to appear in class must request a leave of absence in accordance with the NCHU Regulations Governing Student Leave Requests.
2. Students may submit a leave request in writing or via the online system, with the preferred method determined by each course instructor.
3. Approval of leave requests:
1–2 days: approval by course instructor
3–5 days: approval by course instructor and academic advisor
6–15 days: approval by course instructor, academic advisor, and department head
16 days or more: approval by course instructor, academic advisor, department head, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Vice President for Academic Affairs

* There are six types of student award: honorary merit, minor merit, major merit, certificate of appreciation, medal, and prize money.
* There are seven types of student penalty: written warning, censure, minor demerit, major demerit, probation, expulsion, and revocation of academic standing.
* Course instructors and other relevant units may recommend a student award or penalty to the NCHU President for approval, but must cite the applicable regulations for said award/penalty and must do so in accordance with the applicable procedures.
* The procedures for the issuance of student awards and penalties are as follows:
1. Honorary/minor merits, censures, and minor demerits may be recommended by course instructors and other relevant units by providing the necessary supporting documents.
2. Major merits (or greater awards) and major demerits (or more severe penalties) require review and passage by the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee, approval by the NCHU President, and promulgation by the University.
3. When reviewing major awards and penalties, the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee will request the involved academic units, directors, academic advisors, and other related personnel to attend its meeting. The student(s) in question must also be provided with an opportunity to make a statement or counterargument.
4. The official document for each student award and penalty must clearly indicate the award/penalty being issued, the associated facts, the reason for the award/penalty, and the method, deadline, and competent authority for appeals.
5. Students’ parents or legal guardians will be notified in the event of a major merit or demerit.
* Students’ award and penalty records may not be cleared so long as they remain enrolled. However, first time offenders who are issued a minor demerit (or less severe penalty) may apply to have the penalty erased from their record. The guidelines for doing so are to be formulated separately.
* Award and penalty records remain in effect for students who apply to reinstate their student status after a temporary suspension of studies.

1. The weekly school assembly is held by the NCHU President and attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for General Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Research and Development, the dean of each college, and all first-year undergraduate students.

2. University policies and regulations are communicated during assemblies to facilitate students’ integration into their respective college and the University in general.

A solemn yet intimate occasion, each year, the University’s commencement ceremony is based on the NCHU motto–integrity, austerity, refinement, and diligence–which has inspired generations of graduates to serve their community and give back to society. Through the commencement ceremony, we hope to strengthen graduates’ ties with their teachers and alma mater, bless them with wonderful memories and best wishes, and launch them towards their goals in life.

During enrollment, international students are required to open an account with a local bank and register their account information via the Student Account Registration System.To open an account, please have the following documents ready:

1. Alien residence certificate or passport

2. Admission letter

3. Personal seal

At any of Taiwan’s four major international airports, follow the signs in the arrival hall to find bus services or free shuttles that will transport you to the nearest high-speed rail station. Make sure the destination of the ticket you purchase is Taichung City. Once you arrive in Taichung, a convenient network of public and private transportation options, including passenger rails, buses, shared bikes, and taxis, is available. For real-time bus tracking, visit the Taichung City Transportation Bureau’s bilingual website or download the app.

In addition to on-campus dining options, there is a wide variety of great dining establishments near NCHU for students on a tight budget. Some of your fellow students created this “food map,” and it’s a great way to get started with your hunt for cheap but delicious dining experiences.

The University provides dedicated prayer rooms for Muslim students and faculty members. There is also a Muslim Student Association on campus where members will gladly help you navigate life in Taiwan as a Muslim.

Taichung City is located in the heart of Taiwan and serves as an important hub of transportation for people traveling between the northern and southern parts of the island. The weather here is mostly sunny throughout the year. With an average temperature of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F), it has been named Taiwan’s most livable city. July–August are the warmest months and January–February are the coolest. During daytime, the temperature is always warm (and sometimes hot), even in the winter. However, at night in winter, temperatures can drop significantly.

Faculty members may file an appeal against administrative measures which they believe to be illegal or damaging to their rights, or if they believe the University has failed to act on a lawful request in violation of their rights.

The Journal of NCHU Physical Education Research is a peer-reviewed annual publication that provides a platform and communication channel for academic discourse in physical education and sports science. We are calling for papers in the field of physical education and sports science, and submissions are reviewed as they are received. You can download free electronic copies of the journal, a format guide, submission guidelines, the copyright release letter, and the peer-review response form here.

Each University varsity team holds tryouts to recruit new players. Depending on their student status, members of a varsity team may receive physical education credits for time spent in training. The number of required physical education courses is as follows:
1. Students selected for athletic achievements: Such students must participate in varsity team training, activities, and competitions or assist in department-organized athletic events (coach’s approval required) in their first three academic years (six consecutive semesters) at NCHU and must obtain a passing grade in order graduate (applicable to students admitted in or after Academic Year 2015–16). However, students whose sport does not correspond with any varsity team of the University may be exempt from the preceding restriction and may select physical education courses as regular students do.
2. Regular students who make a varsity team are subject to a trial period for their first semester on the team (during this time, they are not considered formal members of the team and must select physical education courses as normal students do). Only after passing a test by the coach may they be officially recognized as a team member and receive physical education credits for time spent training, which may be combined with the course credits they have already obtained. Students who accrue 4 semesters’ worth of physical education credits are eligible to graduate. Varsity team members are obligated to assist the Office of Physical Education and Sports in organizing sports competitions and events.

“Here, innovation meets tradition, and diversity is not just accepted but celebrated. The university’s relentless support for research and its robust network of global partnerships offer a world of opportunities for scholars to flourish. NCHU is a place where one’s passion for learning and making a difference in the world can find fertile ground.”  Read More

Vo Nguyen Thi Minh Trang from Vietnam, Department of Applied Economics, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Vo Nguyen Thi Minh Trang (PhD, Applied Economics)

“NCHU offers various opportunities to its students to enhance their academic and personal growth, providing financial support in different ways. While studying at NCHU, I get a chance to participate in many national and international conferences.” Read More

Kusum Mushyakhwo from Nepal, International Doctoral Program in Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Kusum Mushyakhwo(PhD, Agriculture,)

“The neat and beautiful city layout makes travelers from various countries feel at home traveling in this boba city, one of which is that I am a Muslim, I can easily find a mosque in this city, and I don’t worry either, because Taichung has various halal food choices in several corners. city easily. ” Read More

Achmad Roghib Mabrur from Indonesia, Master Program in Agricultural Economics and Marketing, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Achmad Roghib Mabrur (MA, Master Program for Agricultural Economics and Marketing)

Chen Ai Sin from Vietnam, Department of Marketing, College of Management

Tran Kien Minh from Vietnam, Department of Business Administration, College of Management

“For me, NCHU is not just a second home, but also a place that connects me with people from all over the world. I meet and get to know more friends, absorb more knowledge in life. Moreover, NCHU is also a place that helps me find joy and happiness in life again. And I feel that is wonderful. Until now, I have no regrets about choosing to become a member of NCHU.”  Read More

Chen Ai Sin from Vietnam, Department of Marketing, College of Management

Website: https://oia.video.nchu.edu.tw/media/1455

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“NCHU in Taiwan is an exceptionally attractive option for prospective international students. Several reasons, involving experienced and proficient English-speaking instructors, a conducive learning environment, adequate facilities, diverse international student activities, and scholarship opportunities, make NCHU an outstanding and meaningful choice.”  Read More

Meilia Natalia from Indonesia, Department of Business Administration, College of Management

Meilia Natalia (Ph.D, Department of Business Administration)

“I came to Taiwan for studies since 2018, and it has been nearly 6 years now. Throughout this journey, I have never regretted applying to NCHU, where I have been nurtured from a high school student to a young graduate with a master’s degree.” Read More

Tran Kien Minh from Vietnam, Department of Business Administration, College of Management

Kien Minh Tran
(MA, Department of Business Administration)

Phong Tinh-Nhu from Vietnam, Department of Accounting, College of Management

Phong Tinh-Nhu (MA, Marketing Department)

Nguyen Thi Huong Giang from Vietnam, Department of Marketing, College of Management

Nguyen Thi Huong Giang (BA, Department of Accounting)

“NCHU has state of-the-art facilities in Quantum technology. The laboratory provides an excellent opportunity to study intriguing physics close to the absolute zero temperature. It’s an incredible experience for me to work towards a next-generation technology which is Quantum computing. I highly recommend students to choose NCHU for their higher studies. Life here is absolutely great.” Read More

Raveendharan Sundaram from India, Department of Physics, College of Science

Raveendharan Sundaram (Ph.D, Physics)

“Beginning as a master’s student in 2019 and seamlessly transitioning into a PhD program under the guidance of a dedicated supervisor, I have experienced immense personal and academic growth.” Read More

Eranda Dhananjaya from Sri Lanka, Department of Applied Mathematics, College of Science

Eranda Dhananjaya (PhD, Department of Applied Mathematics)

Goo Ruo Yun from Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

Salman Akram from Pakistan, Graduate Institute of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine

“In our department, there are many opportunities for off-campus internships. For example, during the winter break of my sophomore year, I interned at a pig farm in Taichung. And during the summer break of my upcoming senior year, I will be interning at the Animal Disease Control Center in Taitung City. Throughout these internships, I have learned a lot of practical knowledge that wasn’t covered in the classroom, encountered common clinical cases, and enhanced my critical thinking skills. Moreover, there have been numerous opportunities for hands-on experience.” Read More

Goo Ruo Yun from Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

Goo Ruo Yun(BA, Department of Veterinary Medicine)

“From the facilities, environment, cuisine, extracurricular activities, and professional knowledge to the overall atmosphere, Chung Hsing University has truly captured my heart with its vibrant campus life. I am eagerly looking forward to my future endeavors at the university.” Read More

Yap Min Xin from Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

“I wholeheartedly endorse NCHU as a premier destination for those seeking a top-tier academic experience within a vibrant and supportive community. The university’s unwavering focus on innovation, creativity, and personal development equips students to navigate the complexities of the modern world confidently. NCHU’s ethos of inclusivity ensures all students, regardless of background or nationality, thrive academically and personally.”  Read More

Salman Akram from Pakistan, Graduate Institute of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine

Salman Akram (PhD, Department of Veterinary Medicine)

Yap Min Xin from Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

Yap Min Xin(BA, Department of Veterinary Medicine)

“Beginning as a master’s student in 2019 and seamlessly transitioning into a PhD program under the guidance of a dedicated supervisor, I have experienced immense personal and academic growth.” Read More

Eranda Dhananjaya from Sri Lanka, Department of Applied Mathematics, College of Science

Eranda Dhananjaya (PhD, Department of Applied Mathematics)

Tran Kien Minh from Vietnam, Department of Business Administration, College of Management

“NCHU in Taiwan is an exceptionally attractive option for prospective international students. Several reasons, involving experienced and proficient English-speaking instructors, a conducive learning environment, adequate facilities, diverse international student activities, and scholarship opportunities, make NCHU an outstanding and meaningful choice.”  Read More

Meilia Natalia from Indonesia, Department of Business Administration, College of Management

Meilia Natalia (Ph.D, Department of Business Administration)

“I came to Taiwan for studies since 2018, and it has been nearly 6 years now. Throughout this journey, I have never regretted applying to NCHU, where I have been nurtured from a high school student to a young graduate with a master’s degree.” Read More

Tran Kien Minh from Vietnam, Department of Business Administration, College of Management

Kien Minh Tran
(MA, Department of Business Administration)

Goo Ruo Yun from Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

“In our department, there are many opportunities for off-campus internships. For example, during the winter break of my sophomore year, I interned at a pig farm in Taichung. And during the summer break of my upcoming senior year, I will be interning at the Animal Disease Control Center in Taitung City. Throughout these internships, I have learned a lot of practical knowledge that wasn’t covered in the classroom, encountered common clinical cases, and enhanced my critical thinking skills. Moreover, there have been numerous opportunities for hands-on experience.” Read More

Goo Ruo Yun from Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

Goo Ruo Yun(BA, Department of Veterinary Medicine)

“From the facilities, environment, cuisine, extracurricular activities, and professional knowledge to the overall atmosphere, Chung Hsing University has truly captured my heart with its vibrant campus life. I am eagerly looking forward to my future endeavors at the university.” Read More

Yap Min Xin from Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

Yap Min Xin from Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine

Yap Min Xin(BA, Department of Veterinary Medicine)

When it was first established, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) only had one department—the Department of Agroforestry. Since that time, it has become one of Taiwan’s most long-standing comprehensive research universities and the third largest national university on the island, with 12 colleges spanning the fields of the humanities and social sciences, science and technology, agriculture and medicine. Today, NCHU is continuing to build on its rich history as an educational institution by developing programs that equip students with a strong competitive advantage, with the ultimate goal of becoming a world-class comprehensive research university with far-reaching influence.

Founded in 1919 as the Government-General of Taiwan’s Advanced Academy of Agronomy and Forestry, NCHU attained its present form in 1971 following numerous school mergers and name changes. As of 2022, the University has 12 colleges of Liberal Arts, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Management, Law and Politics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Medicine, Academy of Circular Economy and Innovation and Industry Liaison. With more than a century of history, NCHU is one of the most long-standing higher education institutions in Taiwan.

Here you will find the NCHU academic calendar for the current academic year.

General waste disposal: General waste (including kitchen waste) is collected by campus garbage trucks at fixed locations between 8:20–10:35 a.m. every business day.

* Note: Please store general waste in transparent plastic bags only.

Recycling: Recyclable materials are collected by recycling trucks at fixed locations between 8:20–10:35 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

On Tuesday: Paper lunch boxes and non-paper materials (including iron cans, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, plastic containers, and recyclable plastic products)

On Friday: Paper lunch boxes and other paper materials

*Paper lunch boxes must be properly cleaned before disposal to ensure that no leftovers remain.