Asia University (Taiwan)

Asia University
亞洲大學

Motto	Health, Care, Innovation, Excellence
Established	2001
Type	Private
President	Jeffrey J.P. Tsai, Ph. D.
Students	12,196
Location	Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China
Campus	Suburban
Website	(Chinese) (English)

Asia University (AU) (Chinese: 亞洲大學) is a private university located in Taichung, Taiwan. It is recognized in Taiwan for its research and teaching in Health Science, Computer Science, Creative Design, Management, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

1 Academics
2 Faculty and Alumni
3 Organization
4 Organization and Administration
5 Notable Faculty and Honoris Causa Laureates
6 International Focus
7 References

Academics

College of Health Science

Department of Healthcare Administration
Department of Health and Nutrition Biotechnology
Department of Biotechnology

College of Computer Science

Department of Bioinformatics
Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering
Department of Information Science and Applications
Department of Computer and Communication Engineering
Department of Information Communication

College of Management

Department of Business Administration
Department of International Business
Department of Leisure and Recreation Management
Department of Accounting and Information Systems
Department of Finance
Department of Financial and Economic Law

Faculty and Alumni

Organization

of 5 colleges, ranging from Health Care to Computer Science to Management.

College of Management
College of Computer Science
College of Health Science
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Creative Design

Organization and Administration

Notable Faculty and Honoris Causa Laureates

Ferid Murad, Nobel Laureate of Physiology and Medicine
C. V. Ramamoorthy, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at University of California at Berkeley.
Carl W. Cotman, Director at Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia, University of California at Irvine.
Amir Pnueli, recipient of the ACM Turing award
Stephen A. Szygenda, Southern Methodist University
Steven S. Yau, President, IEEE Computer Society
Wai-Kai Chen, President of IEEE Circuit and Systems Society and Recipient of Baker Fund Award
Shi-Kuo Chang, Founder of Knowledge Systems Institutes
Benjamin W. Wah, President of 2001 IEEE Computer Society
Wai-Lim Yip, Chair Professor in Department of English, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eng-Rin Chen, Deputy Minister of Department of Health, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
Gene Sheu, Former CEO FIC and AVP AT&T, Asia-Pacific Region.
Ifrim Chen Feng, Dean of College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Univ. of Oradea, Romania

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Jean-Claude Latombe, Kumagai Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at Stanford University.
Lotfi A. Zadeh, Professor of Computer Science at University of California at Berkeley.
Raymond T. Yeh, Chairman of Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin, University of Maryland at College Park.
Mien-Chie Hung, Vice President for Basic Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
Sartaj Sahni, Distringuished Professor at the University of Florida, Honorary Professor Award 2009.^[1]

International Focus

On July 4, 2007, Asia University welcomed the first group of American students to participate in Asia University's first annual Elite American Youth Leader program. The program was created to foster a positive international climate in Wufong. 26 American students from Harvard University, California State University San Bernardino, Boston College, the University of South Carolina, Indiana University, and the University of Hawaii Hilo joined the program to study Mandarin, Taiwan's Medium & Small Enterprises, High-Tech Industry, and Societies & Cultures. The program - declared successful - will continue annually. Subsequent groups have included students from Spain, Dubai, and Iran. Other universities participating in the program have included Nicholls State University and University of Wisconsin–Stout. Currently there are over 250 international students from over 20 countries.

References

^ Distinguished Professor and Chair Sartaj Sahni receives the Honorary Professor Award from Asia University, Taiwan, Univ. of Florida, CISE, June 9, 2009. Accessed 2011-10-10.

Universities in Taiwan

List of universities in Taiwan
University Alliances: JPMAS • TJNUS • TUS • USFO • UST • T4 Alliance • USTP

Northern Taiwan (Public)

Northern Taiwan (Private)

Aletheia University • Chang Gung University • Chinese Culture University • Chung Hua University • Chung Yuan Christian University • Fu Jen Catholic University • Fo Guang University • Hsuan Chuang University • Huafan University • Kainan University • Ming Chuan University • Shih Chien University • Shih Hsin University • Soochow University • Taipei Medical University • Tamkang University • Tatung University • Yuan Ze University

Central Taiwan (Public)

National Chi Nan University • National Chung Hsing University • National United University

Central Taiwan (Private)

Asia University • China Medical University • Chung Shan Medical University • Dayeh University • Feng Chia University • Mingdao University • Providence University • Tunghai University

Southern Taiwan (Public)

Nanhua University • National Cheng Kung University • National Chiayi University • National Chung Cheng University • National Sun Yat-sen University • National University of Tainan • National University of Kaohsiung • R.O.C. Air Force Academy • R.O.C. Military Academy • R.O.C. Naval Academy • The Open University of Kaohsiung • Tainan National University of the Arts

Southern Taiwan (Private)

Chang Jung Christian University • I-Shou University • Kaohsiung Medical University • Leader University • Nanhua University • Taiwan Capital University

Eastern Taiwan (Public)

National Dong Hwa University • National Ilan University • National Taitung University

Eastern Taiwan (Private)

Tzu Chi University

Island Area (Public)

Quemoy University

Educational Universities

Northern Taiwan (Public)	National Hsinchu University of Education • National Taipei University of Education • National Taiwan Normal University • Taipei Municipal University of Education

Central Taiwan (Public)	National Changhua University of Education • National Taichung University

Southern Taiwan (Public)	National Kaohsiung Normal University • National Pingtung University of Education

Technical Universities

Northern Taiwan (Public)	National Taipei University of Technology • National Taiwan University of Science and Technology • National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science

Northern Taiwan (Private)	China University of Science and Technology • China University of Technology • Ching Yun University • Jinwen University of Science and Technology • Lunghwa University of Science and Technology • Ming Chi University of Technology • Minghsin University of Science and Technology • St. John's University • Takming University of Science and Technology • Tungnan University • Vanung University • Yuanpei University

Central Taiwan (Public)	National Chin-Yi University of Technology • National Formosa University • National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

Central Taiwan (Private)	Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology • Chaoyang University of Technology • Chienkuo Technology University • Hungkuang University • Ling Tung University • Overseas Chinese University • Yu Da University • TransWorld University

Southern Taiwan (Public)	National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology • National Kaohsiung Marine University • National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences • National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism • National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

Southern Taiwan (Private)	Cheng Shiu University • Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science • Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology • Far East University • Fooyin University • Kao Yuan University • Kun Shan University • Shu-Te University • Southern Taiwan University of Technology • Tainan University of Technology • Tajen University • WuFeng University • Meiho University

Island Area (Public)	National Penghu University

Colleges

Northern Taiwan (Private)	Mackay Medical College

Southern Taiwan (Private)	Hsing Kuo Unervisity of Management • Toko University

Technical Institutes

Northern Taiwan (Public)	National Taipei College of Business • National Taiwan College of Performing Arts

Northern Taiwan (Private)	Chang Gung Institute of Technology • Chihlee Institute of Technology • Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health • Chungyu Institute of Technology • De Lin Institute of Technology • Hsing Wu College • Hwa Hsia Institute of Technology • Lan Yang Institute of Technology • Lee-Ming Institute of Technology • Oriental Institute of Technology • Nanya Institute of Technology • Taipei College of Maritime Technology • Ta Hwa Institute of Technology • Technology and Science Institute of Northern Taiwan

Central Taiwan	Chung Chou Institute of Technology • Chin Ming Institute of Technology • Hsiuping Institute of Technology

Southern Taiwan (Public)	Air Force Institute of Technology •

Southern Taiwan (Private)	Fortune Institute of Technology • Kao Fong College of Digital Contents • • Nan Jeon Institute of Technology • Tatung Institute of Commerce and Technology • Tung Fang Institute of Technology • Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages • Yung Ta Institute of Technology and Commerce

Eastern Taiwan (Private)	Dahan Institute of Technology • Taiwan Hospitality and Tourism College • Tzu Chi College of Technology

Junior Colleges

Northern Taiwan (Public)	Army Academy R.O.C. • Taiwan Police College

Northern Taiwan (Private)	Cardinal Tien College of Healthcare & Management • Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management • Kang-Ning Jr. College of Medical Care and Management • Mackay Medicine , Nursing and Management College • St. Mary's Medicine, Nursing and Management College

Central Taiwan (Public)	National Taichung Nursing College

Central Taiwan (Private)	Jen-Teh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management

Southern Taiwan (Public)	National Tainan Institute of Nursing

Southern Taiwan (Private)	Chung-Jen College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management • KaoMei College of Health Care & Management • Min-Hwei College of Health Care Management • Shu-Zen College of Medicine and Management • Tzu Hui Institute of Technology

Eastern Taiwan (Public)	National Taitung Junior College

Universities and colleges in Taiwan