National Ilan University

National Ilan University
國立宜蘭大學

Motto	Studying diligently, practicing with earnestness, respect for professionalism and being gregarious. (篤學, 力行, 敬業, 樂群)
Established	12 May 1926 (reformed in 2003)
Type	Public (National)
President	Dr. Han‐Chieh Chao (趙涵捷)
Academic staff	240
Undergraduates	5,000
Postgraduates	320
Location	Ilan City, Taiwan
Website	www.niu.edu.tw

The National Ilan University (Traditional Chinese: 國立宜蘭大學) is a university in Ilan City, Taiwan.

1 History
2 Campus
3 Schools
4 Goals
- 4.1 Education goals
- 4.2 Research goals
5 University resources
6 Laboratory
7 References
8 External links

History

National Ilan University was one of the very first institutions of higher education in Taiwan, and was originally founded as the Taiwan Provincial Ilan School of Agriculture and Forestry on 12 May 1926. Since then, the name and focus of the institution have undergone a number of changes, from a having been a five-year junior college (National Ilan Junior College of Agriculture and Technology), and a polytechnic college (National Ilan Institute of Technology). In 2003, the school was further reformed into its current status as a comprehensive university, offering BA, BS, MA and MS degrees in four colleges.

Campus

The main 15.3-hectare (38-acre) campus is located in the center of Ilan City. The university also maintains a second campus in Wujie, which occupies 27.8 ha (69 acres).

Schools

NIU has four colleges: Humanities and Management, Engineering, Bioresources, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Also, there are 13 departments and 17 graduate institutions.

Goals

Education goals

Striving to create a first-class comprehensive university, NIU has formulated the following education objectives:

Develop outstanding teaching features which may nurture the creativity and integrity of students.
Enhance learning by providing excellent digitalized teaching and e-learning environment.
Enrich the curriculum design, course materials and teaching quality.
Provide a balanced training in both science and humanities by the diverse curriculum and learning environment.
Develop students' global competitiveness by enhancing their foreign language competence.

Research goals

In terms of research, NIU aims to:

Enhance faculty research by providing abundant library collections and laboratory equipment.
Provide integrated and consolidated research resources which may enable the faculty to focus on the research areas of their interests.
Raise overall competitiveness by cooperating with the local community and industries.

University resources

At present, the university has 150 laboratories, one computer center, a number of computerized language labs, and an Analysis and Technology Consulting Center which cooperates with local industries on their manufacturing and production. In 2006, the university also established an Incubator Center, which assists local industries in research and development. In addition to the aforementioned facilities and resources, NIU also has a library that occupies nearly 1.7 ha (4.2 acres) and holds over 200,000 books, including nearly 1000 periodicals relating to various research fields. In early 2006, NIU was granted the capacity to serve as the GigaPoP ("gigabit point-of-presence") for Taiwan Advanced Research & Education Network (TWAREN). As a result, NIU is in charge of providing a high-bandwidth network connection to research and academic institutes within Ilan county.

Laboratory

Mobility Network Laboratory

References

External links

University website (Chinese (Taiwan))
University website (English)

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