Meiho University

Meiho University (MU; Chinese: 美和科技大學) is an accredited, private university in Neipu Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. It has nearly 8,000 students. MU is renowned for its excellent nursing program.

Meiho University
美和科技大學
Former name
Meiho Junior College of Nursing
Meiho Junior College of Nursing and Management
Meiho Institute of Technology
TypePrivate university
Established1966
PresidentWeng Shun-hsiang
Address
Neipu, Pingtung County, Taiwan

22.6051°N 120.5607°E / 22.6051; 120.5607
Websitewww.meiho.edu.tw

History

The university began in 1966 as Taiwan's first private nursing college named Meiho Junior College of Nursing. In 1990, the school was renamed to Meiho Junior College of Nursing and Management and again renamed to Meiho Institute of Technology in 1999. In 2010, the school was upgraded to a university named Meiho University.[1]

Academics

MU houses 18 departments and three graduate institutes organized in three colleges.

  • College of Health and Nursing
  • College of Business and Management
  • College of Human Ecology

MU offers graduate programs in Healthcare Management, Biotechnology, and Business Administration.

Transportation

The university is accessible from Zhutian Station of the Taiwan Railways. The easiest way from Kaohsiung City is to travel to Pingtung City train station and then take a bus or a taxi to Neipu. Meiho University is located on Highway 1.

See also

References
  1. http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=552&CtNode=415&mp=1
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