In the “Cheers Happy Worker” magazine’s 2024 ranking of “Outstanding University Presidents,” Chung Yuan University proudly claims the 9th spot nationwide! The university’s commendations include its emphasis on holistic education, solid academic management, strong industry-academia connections, and favorable reputation in evaluations and admissions. This recognition underscores Chung Yuan University’s long-standing dedication to promoting holistic education, which has gained recognition from various sectors.
Chung Yuan University’s commitment to holistic education and solid academic management, along with efforts to enhance student support mechanisms and innovate teaching methods, has led to significant progress in academic performance. Its improved connections with industry and enhanced admissions status were highlighted, earning the university the highest national subsidy of 155 million NT dollars among private comprehensive universities.
According to the magazine’s report, Chung Yuan University’s outstanding performance is evident from its enrollment data, with a consecutive 100% registration rate for undergraduate freshmen over the past four years, leading all comprehensive universities nationwide. The university’s success is attributed to its steadfast commitment to balanced education in the arts and sciences, enabling the cultivation of talents capable of bravely facing the challenges of societal change.
“Strong Industry-Academia Collaboration” is another aspect where Chung Yuan University’s excellent academic management has been recognized. According to Li Yingming, Chung Yuan University is inherently an industrial university, situated within the Chung Yuan Science Park and closely intertwined with corporate industries. By breaking down the barriers between industry and academia, the university upholds the spirit of its first educational principle: “Utilizing professional knowledge in science and humanities wisely for the benefit of society.” Chung Yuan University also provides guidance to the nearby Zhongli Industrial Zone, assisting in industrial transformation, and collaborates with the Taoyuan City Government to support youth entrepreneurship. Through long-term dedication and effort, Chung Yuan University is the only private university in the country to have won the “Outstanding Industry-Academia Cooperation” award for seven consecutive times and the only school to be awarded the “International Incubation Institution” by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, showcasing its successful industry-academia linkage both domestically and internationally.
