National Defense University (Republic of China)

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National Defense University
國防大學
TypeMilitary academy
EstablishedMay 2000
PresidentLiu Chih-pin
Vice-presidentArmy Lt. Gen. Chang Chieh [zh]
ProvostArmy Maj. Gen. Lo Ying-yang (羅籝洋)
Location, ,
WebsiteOfficial website (in English)
The side gate of National Defense University on Shingfeng Road.
Flag of ROC Tri-service University (1968-2000)
Flag of ROC National Defense University

National Defense University (NDU; Chinese: 國防大學; pinyin: Guófáng Dàxué; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kok-hông Tāi-ha̍k) is a military academy located in Bade District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.

The NDU offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The undergraduate program is the Military Academy, which provides four-year undergraduate education and training to prepare cadets for leadership roles in the military.

History

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The university was established in May 2000 by merging Armed Forces University, National Defense Management College, Chung Cheng Institute of Technology, and National Defense Medical Center.[1]

Colleges

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  • War College
  • Army Command and Staff College
  • Naval Command and Staff College
  • Air Command and Staff College
  • Political Warfare College
  • Management College
  • Institute of Technology

List of presidents

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Armed Forces University

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National Defense University

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Transportation

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The university is accessible South West from Yingge Station of Taiwan Railways.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "History - National Defense University". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
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