Chang Gung University
Our school was established in April 1987 as the Chang Gung Medical College, and at that time had a mission of training outstanding medical personnel. To meet the needs of the country`s economic development, we later added departments and graduate schools of engineering and management, and name change to Chang Gung University in July 1997. The University currently has approximately 612 full-time faculty members, and has approximately 7,100 students enrolled. The developmental goal of our university is to turn from a teaching oriented university to research oriented. We will continue to improve the quality of the teaching staff, equipments, and instruction, as well as to let students to have more opportunities of engaging in humanity studies. In taking advantage of Formosa Plastics Group`s abundant manufacturing and medical service resources, Chang Gung University aims to be a first-rate internationally renowned university that prepares high standard professional talents in the fields of medical science, high technology, and knowledge management.
Diligence, Perseverance, Frugality and Trustworthiness is the motto of Chang Gung University, which reminds and encourages our students and faculty to maintain a simple and hardworking lifestyle, always in pursuit of excellence and never satisfied with the second best. To achieve this goal, Chang Gung University developed close collaborations with industry for both research and training. One of the central themes of education at CGU is to integrate theory with practice, which strengthens the readiness and competitiveness of our students when they entering the employment market. Looking ahead, Chang Gung University will continue pursue improvement and enhancement in teaching, research, industry-academic Copperation and international exchange. Chang Gung University will also persist in the philosophy of humanity concerns and serving others.
Foundation year:1997
Short name:CGU
Type:Private
Students:7530
Faculty:610
Faculty/Students Ratio:12:1
Region:Asia
Location:Gueishan, Taoyuan
