National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology

Chia-hung Ku: July 1998–July 2004
I-chang Jou: August 2004–July 2009
Jyh-Horng Chou: August 2009–February 2010
Meng-Hsiang Hsu: March 2010–April 2010
Roger C. Y. Chen: May 2010–present

History

National Institute of Technology at Kaohsiung (often abbreviated NITK) was established on July 1, 1995 by the Ministry of Education (Republic of China). Dr. Chia-hung Ku was the first president.

In July 1998, the NITK received the approval from the Ministry of Education to rename National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology (often abbreviated NKFUST) as the first higher education institution of technical and vocational education system in the Kaohsiung area.

Campus

NKFUST has a 75-hectare area in Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan. The university is divided by National Highway No. 1 into the East and West campuses.

East campus is mainly for teaching activities and West campus for student residence and recreation. The campuses cover 750,000 square meters, with 191,533 square meters of building area.

The library has a collection of 284,921 items including books, audiovisual material and journals. There are 7,768 subscribing papers and electronic journals and 200 databases.

Academics

College of Engineering
- Ph.D. Program, Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Institute of Systems and Control Engineering
- Department of Construction Engineering
- Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Institute of Industrial Design
College of Management
- Ph.D. Program, Institute of Management
- Institute of Business Management
- International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)
- Institute of Law in Science and Technology
- Department of Logistics Management
- Department of Information Management, Institute of Electronic Business
- Department of Marketing and Distribution Management, Institute of Service Science and Management
College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering
- Undergraduate Honors Program of Engineering
- Department of Computer and Communication Engineering
- Department of Electronic Engineering
College of Finance and Banking
- Ph.D. Program, Institute of Finance and Banking
- Department of Money and Banking, Institute of Financial Planning
- Department of Risk Management and Insurance
- Department of Finance
- Department of Accounting and Information Systems
College of Foreign Languages
- Department of English, Institute of Interpreting and Translation
- Department of Japanese
- Department of German

Language Center

The objectives of the Language Center provides a modernized, multifunctional and individualized environment for language learning.

Chinese Language Program

The Language Center offers a non-credit Chinese Language Program for students wishing to improve their Chinese. The course emphasizes on pronunciation, communication skills for daily situations handling, and simple writing.

Foreign Language Program

Language Center provides courses for many foreign languages, such as Japanese, German, French, Spanish, and Korean.

Sports, clubs, and student traditions

The university fosters students' ability to think independently and to lead and work in teams. It encourages students to set up clubs according to their interests. There are 65 clubs at the university, which fall into seven categories: academic learning; music and drama; friendship; service; entertainment; sports; and others.

The university promotes sports in hope of fostering students’ life-long interestand to promote students' mental and physical fitness. Every year, the university holds campus-wide sports activities such as cheering competition, jogging on campus, and anniversary sport competitions.

Sister universities

America	The George Washington University
	Iowa State University
	University of Florida
	University of Hawaii at Manoa
	Brigham Young University
	University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Britain	University of Portsmouth
Russia	Saratov State Technical University
Russia	Novosibirsk State University of Architecture And Civil Engineering
Austria	FH Joanneum
Australia	Australian Maritime College
Australia	University of New England, Australia
Germany	University of Bonn
Germany	University of Applied Sciences Deggendorf
Canada	University of Manitoba
Japan	Waseda University
	Ritsumeikan University
	Osaka Prefecture University
	Baiko Gakuin University
	Heisei International University
	Himeji Dokkyo University
	University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences
	Sapporo International University
Thailand	King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Vietnam	Hanoi University of Technology
	Vietnam National University , Hanoi
	National Economics University
	Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
	Lac Hong University
	University of Technical Education HCMC
	Thai Nguyen University of Technology
People's Republic of China	Jinan University
	Guangdong University of Technology
	Kunming University of Science and Technology

References

History of the NKFUST

External links

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

Kaohsiung City

Districts

Districts of Kaohsiung

City seat: Lingya and Fengshan

Earlier districts	Gushan Lingya Nanzi Qianjin Qianzhen Qijin Sanmin Xiaogang Xinxing Yancheng Zuoying

Fengshan region	Daliao Dashe Dashu Fengshan Linyuan Niaosong Renwu

Gangshan region	Alian Gangshan Hunei Luzhu Mituo Qiaotou Qieding Tianliao Yanchao Yong'an Ziguan

Qishan region	Jiaxian Liugui Maolin Meinong Namaxia Neimen Qishan Shanlin Taoyuan

Note: Although Hanyu Pinyin is the national standard, Tongyong Pinyin is still commonly used in Kaohsiung.

Attractions

Historical sites	Former British Consulate at Takao Holy Rosary Cathedral

Museums	Kaohsiung Astronomical Museum Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts Kaohsiung Museum of History National Science and Technology Museum Shou Shan Zoo

Others	Chang-Gu World Trade Center Qijin Ferry Dream Mall Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf Kaohsiung International Airport Liuhe Night Market Lotus Lake Love River Tuntex Sky Tower Urban Spotlight Arcade

Education

Public universities	National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism National Kaohsiung Marine University National Kaohsiung Normal University National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences National Sun Yat-sen University National University of Kaohsiung

Other schools	Kaohsiung American School Kaohsiung Medical University Municipal Kaohsiung Girls' Senior High School Municipal Kaohsiung Senior High School

National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology

Motto	Diligence, Companionship, Excellence, Innovation
Established	1995
Type	Public
President	Roger C. Y. Chen
Academic staff	255
Students	6,718
Undergraduates	4,485
Postgraduates	2,233
Location	Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Campus	Urban 75 hectares (0.75 km²)
Website	(en)(中文)

National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology

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