Located in picturesque Puli, Nantou County, Taiwan’s geographical heart, National Chi Nan University (NCNU) stands as a beacon of academic innovation since its establishment in 1995 as part of Taiwan’s national development strategy. Today, it nurtures students with its dynamic academic portfolio, which spans 20 bachelor’s, 26 master’s, and 15 doctoral programmes. NCNU’s student community is notably diverse, hosting around 800 international students annually from its comprehensive language offering of over 160 courses.

Rooted deeply in its vibrant regional context, NCNU embeds itself in local culture and offers unique experiential learning: students are for example encouraged to row on nearby Sun Moon Lake or participate in archery, yachting, and ballroom dancing within its lush campus environment. The university distinguishes itself through its interdisciplinary strengths, most notably housing Taiwan’s leading Southeast Asia Research Institute and Comparative Education programmes. With nearly 700 faculty members across multiple colleges and research centers, NCNU continues to shape global-minded professionals grounded in Taiwan’s cultural heritage and committed to sustainable, socially responsive innovation.