About us

Hungkuang University is a university that originated from medical and nursing education. It was founded in 1967 by Dr. Wang Yu-Lin, the first president and also the founder of Kuang Tien General Hospital. The first department established was the “Nursing and Midwifery Department.” With its medical and nursing background, the university set “Perseverance and Philanthropy” as its motto from the beginning. Over more than fifty years of dedicated development and management, the university has laid a solid foundation for its educational endeavors.

In recent years, to respond to the trends of domestic and international educational reforms, the advent of the information and technology era, and the development of global trade and internationalization, the university has continuously expanded its vision and scale. It has transitioned from a junior college to a technical college, and since 2003, when it was renamed Hungkuang University, it has entered a new era. In line with the nation’s human resource needs and social development, the university has focused on the philosophy that “education is the process of nurturing individuals.” Therefore, it adheres to the educational philosophy of “people-oriented and caring for life.”

The university emphasizes professional skills training and the cultivation of humanistic qualities, placing special importance on students’ reflection on humanities, history, environment, and science. This fosters respect for and conservation of the natural environment, the establishment of safe and healthy workplaces, the care of personal physical and mental well-being, and the creation of a humane medical environment. It also promotes the conservation of infants and young children, the establishment of humanistic concepts, and the development of artistic temperament. From the exploration of culinary culture to the brainstorming of information management and business operations, the university strives to improve the quality of human life through its diligent efforts.

In cultivating technical and vocational talents, professional knowledge and skills are essential, but professional ethics are equally important. Therefore, the university’s teaching adheres to the spirit of the motto “Perseverance and Philanthropy,” aiming to instill in students a strong sense of duty and a commitment to professional ethics. This ensures that they can recognize the value of their profession, promote the unique values of various industries, and collaborate with related professions to achieve the goal of producing humane and professional talents.
In view of promoting campus internationalization and the national push for the Chinese language education industry, we are actively transforming and expanding our services, aiming to offer more Chinese language courses to international students and those from our sister schools abroad. With a sustainable management philosophy, we have set various goals and tasks for different phases. To implement the government’s promotion of Chinese language education abroad and enhance international cultural exchange, we established the Chinese Language Center under the Office of International Affairs in the 2021 academic year. This center is responsible for improving the Chinese language proficiency of our international students and managing related Chinese language teaching activities. Unlike other Chinese language centers, we not only offer regular Chinese language courses but also integrate resources from our 22 distinctive departments to develop diverse vocational Chinese programs. This allows students to acquire professional skills while learning the language, thereby enhancing their competitiveness. The main responsibilities of the center are as follows:

  1. Recruiting international Chinese language students.
  2. Organizing Chinese language courses, cultural exchange activities, and competitions for international students at our school.
  3. Offering professional Chinese language courses, enrolling international students, and enhancing their Chinese language proficiency and professional skills.
  4. Organizing summer camps and study tours with Chinese language courses that incorporate the vocational characteristics of our school for students from our sister schools.
  5. Collaborating with local resources and nearby enterprises to offer Chinese language courses for migrant workers; co-organizing projects with new immigrant groups to improve the Chinese language skills of local international residents.
  6. Actively seeking government projects to enhance our school’s international exchange reputation.
  7. Conducting training and certification courses for Chinese language teachers.
  8. Promoting other related Chinese language teaching activities.