Yuan Ze University

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YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY

Email: intacyzu@saturn.yzu.edu.tw 

Overview

Established in 1989, Yuan Ze University (YZU) is a relatively young institution that has rapidly gained national recognition for its excellence in teaching, research, and administration. Within a short period, YZU has been acknowledged as a model for newly emerging universities in Taiwan, becoming the first and only university to receive the National Quality Award in 2003. The university has also received multiple distinctions from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, including awards under the Teaching Excellence Project and the Aim for the Top University and Elite Research Center Development Project, positioning YZU among Taiwan’s top universities.

Currently, Yuan Ze University consists of five colleges: Engineering; Informatics; Management; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Electrical and Communications Engineering. The university is home to over 9,000 students, with a balanced proportion between undergraduate and graduate programs. YZU places strong emphasis on research development, particularly through key research centers such as the Fuel Cell Center and the Communications Research Center, which integrate resources across engineering disciplines to enhance national research capacity.

Academic Calendars

The academic year at Yuan Ze University is divided into two semesters:

Spring Semester:

1. Nomination and Application Deadline: October - December

2. Semester Start: Early March

3. Semester End: Late June - Early July

Fall Semester:

1. Nomination and Application Deadline: April - June

2. Semester Start: Early September

3. Semester End: Late December - Early January

Orientation for international students is conducted a week before each semester, covering essential topics such as course registration, cultural adaptation, and campus facilities.

Courses in English

Based on Yuan Ze University’s official information (International Academy and international admissions materials), several English-taught programs are available for international students (based on the most recent listings):

Undergraduate Programs Taught in English:

1. International Bachelor Program in Engineering

2. International Bachelor Program in Strategic Communication

3. English Bachelor of Business Administration

4. International Bachelor Program in Informatics

5. International Bachelor Program in Electrical and Communication Engineering

In addition to full degree programs, Yuan Ze University also offers a wide range of individual courses taught in English at undergraduate and graduate levels across faculties such as engineering, management, informatics, and social sciences. The availability of courses may vary by academic year and department.