When it was first established in 1919, 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 NCHU Art Center organizes art exhibitions and cultural exchanges, assists in the beautification of the campus, and works to improve faculty and students’ appreciation of art and strengthen their aesthetic education. The Center invites well-known local and international artists to hold exhibitions at the University after recommendation and approval by a consulting and review committee composed of experts and scholars. Each exhibition usually lasts about a month, and an average of eight art exhibitions are planned every year. The Center also organizes activities, international exchanges, lectures, presentations, symposiums, workshops, and other art and cultural events in conjunction with university campaigns. Additionally, the Center has a well-equipped curation room with a collection of over 1500 artworks, and publishes collection catalogues as a medium to promote cultural exchange.

Our school’s student clubs and autonomous organizations are divided into nine categories: autonomous, musical, technical, academic, artistic, religious, sports, service, and fellowship.

1. Enrolled students who are unable to appear in class must request a leave of absence in accordance with the National Chung Hsing University Rules Governing Student Leave Request.
2. Students may submit a leave request in writing or via the online system, with each course instructor determining the preferred method.
3. Approval of leave requests:

• Taking leaves for 1-2 days requires approval from the course instructor;
• Taking leaves for 3–5 days requires approval by the course instructor and mentor;
• Taking leaves for 6-15 days requires approval by the course instructor, mentor, and head of the department or institute;
• Taking leave for more than 16 days requires approval by the course instructor, mentor, head of department or institute,Vice Presidents of Student Affairs, and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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.

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.

• There are six types of student awards: commendations,minor merits, major merits, and conferral of certificates, medals, or prize money.
• There are seven types of student penalty: written warning, reprimand, minor demerit, major demerit, probation, drop out and expulsion.
• Faculty members and the responsible departments may give suggestion to the handling of students’ rewards and penalties but must do so by invoking the related clauses, and following the reward and penalty procedures.
• The reward and penalty procedures for students shall be handled as follows:
  1. Faculty members and responsible departments that give suggestion on conferring a commendation or a minor merit, or imposing a reprimand or a minor
  demerit shall provide related documents for reference, which shall be handled by the Office of Student Affairs and the mentor in collaboration.

1. The conferral of a major merit or rewards above a major merit, or the imposition of a major demerit or a penalty more serious than a major demerit shall be reviewed and passed by the Student Rewards and Penalties Committee, and approved by the President before an announcement is made on campus.
2. When reviewing the conferral of a major merit or rewards above a major merit, or the imposition of a major demerit or a penalty more serious than a major demerit, the Student Rewards and Penalties Committee shall notify and invite related department heads, mentors, and personnel to attend the discussion. For imposing a major demerit or a penalty more serious than a major demerit, the
   student in question shall be notified and given the opportunity to explain and defend him/herself.
3. Decisions of penalties shall be documented in writing, clearly stating the decisions, facts, reasons, remedies, duration and the responsible department.
4. When conferring a major merit or rewards above a major merit, or imposing a major demerit or a penalty more serious than a major demerit, the University shall notify the parents or legal guardians of the student in question.

• The disciplinary records of students shall not be deleted. However, students who are firsttime offender of these Regulations and are not imposed a major demerit may apply for expunction of disciplinary record. The Directives Governing the Expunction of Student Disciplinary Records shall be formulated separately.
  *The reward and penalty records of students on suspension of studies are effective after
  re-enrollment

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

1. Alien residence certificate or passport
2. Admission letter
3. Personal seal

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:n1. 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.