National Chiayi University (NCYU; Chinese: 國立嘉義大學; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kok-li̍p Ka-gī Tāi-ha̍k) is a public university located in Chiayi City and Chiayi County, Taiwan. It was formed in 2000 by merging National Chiayi Institute of Technology and National Chiayi Teachers College. The University has six colleges, which include seven doctoral programs, 42 full-time master's degree programs, twelve part-time master's degree programs, and 38 undergraduate programs now. NCYU is one of the oldest and largest universities in southern Taiwan.

National Chiayi University
國立嘉義大學
Other name
NCYU
Former names
National Chiayi Institute of Technology
National Chiayi Teachers College
see #History
Motto
誠樸、力行、創新、服務[1]
Sêng-phok, Le̍k-hêng, Chhòng-sin, Ho̍k-bū
Motto in English
Sincerity, Action, Innovation, Service[2]
TypePublic, national
EstablishedFebruary 2000 (2000-02)[3]
PresidentHan-Chien Lin
Vice-presidentRuey-Shyang Chen
Chun-Hsien Chang
Hung-Wen Lee
Location,
23°27′49.26″N 120°29′0.98″E / 23.4636833°N 120.4836056°E / 23.4636833; 120.4836056
CampusUrban
AffiliationsNational University System of Taiwan
Websitewww.ncyu.edu.tw/ncyu_eng/
National Chiayi University
Traditional Chinese國立嘉義大學
Simplified Chinese国立嘉义大学
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinGuólì Jiāyì Dàxué
Wade–GilesKo2-li4 Chia1-i4 Ta4-hsüeh2
Southern Min
Hokkien POJKok-li̍p Ka-gī Tāi-ha̍k

History

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The history of the university can be traced back to the merger between the National Chiayi Institute of Technology and National Chiayi Teachers College, with the National Chiayi Institute of Technology originally founded in the Japanese era.

Kagi Agriculture and Forestry Public School

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The Kagi Agriculture and Forestry Public School (Kano) was established in April 1919 under Japanese rule and reorganized and renamed Taiwan Provincial Chiayi Agri-Vocational School in November 1945. The school was then upgraded to become Taiwan Provincial Chiayi Junior College of Agriculture in March 1965. In July 1981, it became a national college and funded by the Ministry of Education. In July 1997, it was upgraded again to become National Chiayi Institute of Technology.

Provincial Normal School

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The Taiwan Provincial Chiayi Normal School was founded in 1957. In August 1996, the school was upgraded to a five-year junior college and renamed Taiwan Provincial Chiayi Junior Teachers College. In July 1987, the college was reformed into a four-year college and renamed Taiwan Provincial Chiayi Teachers College. In July 1987, the college was upgraded into a national college and renamed National Chiayi Teachers College.

University

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In February 2000, National Chiayi Institute of Technology and National Chiayi Teachers College were merged and became National Chiayi University.[3]

Campuses

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NCYU comprises four campuses:

Lantan Main Campus

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Lantan Campus

The campus is the administrative headquarters and located in the well-known scenic area between Lantan Reservoir and Renyitan Reservoir. It also accommodates the College of Agriculture, College of Science and Engineering and College of Life Sciences.

Minxiong Campus

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This campus accommodates the Teachers College and College of Humanities and Arts.

Linsen Campus

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Lisen Campus

Extension and lifelong learning programs are offered in the campus to provide educational service to the local community.

Sinmin Campus

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Sinmin Campus is situated in West District in downtown Chiayi. Sinmin accommodates College of Management and College of Veterinary medicine.

Academics

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Ranking

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National Chiayi University rankings
Global – Overall
CWUR World[4]1970 (2023)
THE World[5]1501–2673 (2024)
Regional – Overall
THE Asia[6]601+ (2024)
National – Overall
CWUR National[7]32 (2023)
THE National[8]35–45 (2024)

NCYU consists of seven colleges (Agriculture, Humanities and Arts, Life Sciences, Management, Science and Engineering, Teachers, and Veterinary Medicine),[9] 36 departments and 11 independent institutes, with 500 full-time faculty professors.[10]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "嘉大之教育目標、校訓與願景 (Chinese)". Nat'l Chiayi U. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "2011 National Chiayi University Commencement Remarks". Nat'l Chiayi U. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Brief History". July 22, 2008.
  4. ^ "National Chiayi University Ranking CWUR". cwur.org. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "National Chiayi University". Times Higher Education (THE). November 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "National Chiayi University". Times Higher Education (THE). November 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "National Chiayi University Ranking CWUR". cwur.org. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "National Chiayi University". Times Higher Education (THE). November 13, 2021.
  9. ^ "Departments & Colleges". ncyu.edu.tw. NCYU. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  10. ^ Brief History of Chiayi University in official site
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