National Dong Hwa University

National Dong Hwa University (NDHU; Chinese: 國立東華大學; shortened as "東華大") is a national research university located in Hualien, Taiwan. Established in 1994, NDHU currently is a high potential research university and considered the most prestigious university in Eastern Taiwan, offering the 3rd widest range of disciplines among universities in Taiwan. Including the Sciences, Engineering, Environment, Law, Arts, Design, Social Sciences, Education Sciences, Marine Science, Music, and Business. The University consists of 8 colleges, 38 departments, 56 graduate institutes, and research centers.

Not to be confused with Donghua University.
National Dong Hwa University
國立東華大學
Latin: Universitas Nationalis Donghwa
Founding Spirits自由, 民主, 創造, 卓越
"Freedom, Democracy, Creativity, Excellence"
TypePublic (National university)
Research University
Established1994
(Merged 2008 with National Hualien University of Education)
Academic affiliations
EndowmentNTD 2.51 billion (2020)
PresidentDr. Han-Chieh Chao
Vice-presidentWei-Pang Yang
Academic staff
620
Students10,009 (Fall 2020)
Undergraduates7,660 (Fall 2020)
Postgraduates2,349 (Fall 2020)
420 (Fall 2020)
Location
Shoufeng, Hualien, Taiwan
Checheng, Pingtung
,
Taiwan
CampusShoufeng (Rural)
251 ha (620 acres)
Meilun (Suburban)
12.3 ha (30 acres)
Pingtung (Rural)
0.74 ha (1.8 acres)
ColorsNDHU Green  
Sports13 varsity teams
MascotTaiwan Native Pheasant
WebsiteNDHU.edu.tw
National Dong Hwa University
Traditional Chinese國立東華大學
Simplified Chinese国立东华大学
National Dong Hwa University Library

NDHU enrolls approximately 10,000 undergraduate & graduate students, and over 1,000 international students pursuing degrees and joining exchange programs.

NDHU's main campus is located in upper-middle part of Hualien County, accommodating an area of 251 ha (0.97 sq mi). Shoufeng campus houses almost all colleges and research institutes except the College of Marine Science, which is located on the Pingtung campus.

In 2020, NDHU is ranked 5th in Taiwan among universities founded under 50 years, ranked 801–1000th in the world, and 195th in Asia by the 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.[1] Also, NDHU is ranked 251–260th in Asia by The QS Asia University Rankings[2]

Symbol

The name Dong Hwa (東華) signifies NDHU's Eastern Taiwan location while inviting a poetic allusion to the image of flowers. NDHU's colour is green, and its mascot is the Taiwan Native pheasant.[3]

History

The present university results from the 2008 merger of two public institutions: the National Dong Hwa University founded in 1994 (today's Shoufeng campus in Shoufeng Township), and the National Hualien University of Education founded in 1947 (today's Meilun campus in Hualien City).[4][5]

Campuses

National Dong Hwa University's campuses are distinctive for their nature-based setting. The Shoufeng main campus is designed by Charles Moore, the Dean of Yale School of Architecture, with more than 251 hectares(620 acres), which is the largest flat land campus in Taiwan and also famous for distinctive architecture setting.

Shoufeng Campus

The Shoufeng campus is the main campus located in Shoufeng Township in the Papaya Creek Delta region of Hualien County. The campus sits just north of the Tropic of Cancer about 35 kilometers south of Taroko National Park and 15 kilometers south of Hualien City. Located on an alluvial plain ringed by mountains and East Rift Valley, the campus is known for its distinctive architecture and natural setting.[6] Occupying over 251 hectares (620 acres), the Shoufeng campus is Taiwan's largest flat land university site.[7]

Taroko National Park

Meilun Campus
The Qixingtan Beach

A 12.26-hectare campus operates in Hualien City's Meilun district on the Pacific Ocean coast near the Qixingtan Beach.[8]

Pingtong Campus
The Beaches in Kenting National Park

NDHU's College of Marine Biology is based at the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (NMMBA) in Chechung township in Pingtung County, standing in Kenting National Park and facing the Taiwan Strait in the west. The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium is a well-known marine museum for academic research and marine education in Taiwan.[9]

Faculties

NDHU serves over 10,000 students and confers undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees in a comprehensive range of fields. Major academic divisions include these:[8][10][11]

National Dong Hwa University Library
Lakeside Restaurant
Dong Lake Bridge
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Department of Chinese Language & Literature
    • Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology
    • Department of Sinophone Literatures
    • Department of English
    • Department of Taiwan & Regional Studies
    • Department of History
    • Department of Economics
    • Department of Sociology
    • Department of Law
    • Department of Public Administration
    • Graduate Institute of Financial & Economic Law
    • PhD. Program in Asia-Pacific Regional Studies (International Program)
    • PhD. Program in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCASL)(International Program)
  • College of Science and Engineering
    • Department of Applied Mathematics
    • Department of Physics
    • Department of Life Science
    • Department of Chemistry
    • Department of Opto-Electronic Engineering
    • Department of Electrical Engineering
    • Department of Materials Science & Engineering
    • Department of Computer Science & Information Engineering
  • College of Management
    • Department of Business Administration
    • Graduate Institute of Logistics Management
    • Department of International Business
    • Department of Accounting
    • Department of Information Management
    • Department of Finance
    • Department of Tourism, Recreation & Leisure Studies
    • Executive Master Program of Business Administration (EMBA)
    • Bachelor's Program of Management Science & Finance (International Program)
NDHU College of Management
  • Hua-Shih College of Education
    • Department of Education & Human Potentials Development
    • Department of Education Administration & Management
    • Department of Special Education
    • Department of Physical Education & Kinesiology
    • Department of Early Childhood Education
  • College of The Arts
    • Department of Music
    • Department of Arts & Design
    • Department of Arts & Creative Industries
NDHU College of The Arts
  • College of Indigenous Studies
    • Department of Ethnic Relations & Cultures
    • Department of Indigenous Languages & Communication
    • Department of Indigenous Affairs & Development
    • Bachelor's Program of Indigenous Social Work
    • Bachelor's Program of Indigenous Performance & Arts
  • College of Environmental Studies
    • Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
    • Master's Program of Humanity and Environmental Science (International Program)
  • College of Marine Sciences
    • Graduate Institute of Marine Biology
  • Center for General Education
    • General Education Center
    • Arts Center
    • Physical Education Center
    • Language Center
    • Chinese Language Center
    • Pre-major Program
  • Center for Teacher Education

Academics

Research

National Dong Hwa University is considered one of top research impact institutions of Taiwan. In 2020, according to CNCI Index a research impact evaluation undertaken by Ministry of Education (MOE), NDHU is ranked 7th greatest research impact university in Taiwan. According to Times Higher Education, NDHU holds largest research impact in Computer Science (1st Citations in Taiwan, 149th in the world), and Engineering (3rd Citations in Taiwan). In 2020, NDHU Master’s Program in Ethnic Relations and Cultures is also selected as Fulbright Program, which is considered to be one of the most widely recognized and prestigious scholarships in the world.[12][13][14][15][16]

Rankings
National Dong Hwa University rankings
Global – Overall
RUR World[17]682 (2020)
THE World[18]801–1000 (2021)
THE Young Universities[19]201–250 (2020)
USNWR Global[20]1303 (2020)
Global – Science and engineering
THE Computer Science[21]301–400 (2021)
THE Engineering & Tech.[22]601–800 (2021)
THE Physical Sciences[23]801–1000 (2021)
Regional – Overall
QS Asia[24]291-300 (2021)
THE Asia[25]201-250 (2020)
THE Emerging Economies[26]201–250 (2020)
National – Overall
THE National[27]10 (2021)
National – Science and engineering
THE Computer Science[28]5 (2021)
THE Engineering & Tech.[29]8 (2021)
THE Physical Sciences[30]8 (2021)

NDHU is well regarded as Top 10% University in Taiwan by Times Higher Education World University Rankings & QS Asia University Rankings.

  • Top 5 High Potential University in Taiwan by THE Young University Ranking
In 2020, NDHU is awarded as Top 5 high development potential University in Taiwan & 201–250th in the world by Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.[31]
  • Top 10 University in Taiwan by THE World University Ranking
In 2020, NDHU is apprised 10th in Taiwan by Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In terms of Research Citation and International Outlook, NDHU is ranked 9th and 7th in Taiwan by 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.[32]
  • Top 5 University in Computer Science in Taiwan
The field of Computer Science in NDHU is ranked No.5 in Taiwan & 301–400th in the world by THE World University Rankings 2021 by Subject. In terms of Research Citation, NDHU is ranked No.1 as the most influential university in Computer Science in Taiwan.[33]
  • Top 8 University in Science & Technology in Taiwan
    • The field of Engineering & Technology in NDHU is ranked No.8 in Taiwan & 600–800th in the world.[34]
    • The field of Physical Sciences in NDHU is ranked No.8 in Taiwan & 801–1000th in the world.[35]
  • Asia Leadership and Management Team of the Year by THE Awards Asia 2019
In 2019, NDHU is recently appraised of "THE Asia Leadership and Management Team of the Year", which is the award included National University of Singapore and National University of Malaysia by THE Awards Asia 2019.

Alumni

See also

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