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Chang Gung University

長庚大學
Chang Gung University medical building
Motto	勤勞樸實(Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Khîn-ló͘ Phok-si̍t)
Motto in English	Diligence, Perseverance, Frugality and Trustworthiness
Type	Private
Established	1987 (as Chang Gung Medical College) 1997 (as CGU)
President	Bao Jiaju (包家駒; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pau Ka-khu)
Academic staff	1,367 (2015)
Students	7,386 (2015)
Location	Guishan , Taoyuan City
Campus	Suburban, 92 acres
Website	www.cgu.edu.tw

Chang Gung University (CGU) is a private university located in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. It's a place where students learn about many different subjects. The university is known for its strong programs in medicine, engineering, and management.

What is the History of CGU?

Chang Gung University started as the Chang Gung Medical College in April 1987. It first focused only on medical studies.

In 1993, the school began to accept students for engineering and management. Because of this, its name changed to Chang Gung College of Medicine and Technology.

Later, in July 1997, the school became a full university. It was then given its current name, Chang Gung University.

How Does CGU Work with Other Universities?

In 2011, Chang Gung University teamed up with Arizona State University in the United States. They created a special center together.

This center focuses on finding ways to prevent and treat serious illnesses. A famous scientist, Leland H. Hartwell, who won a Nobel Prize, helps lead this center.

What Can You Study at CGU?

Chang Gung University has many different areas of study. It is divided into three main colleges. Each college has various departments and programs.

College of Medicine

This college is for students who want to work in healthcare. You can study to become a doctor or a nurse. There are also programs for physical therapy and medical imaging.

• School of Medicine
  • Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Department of Anatomy
  • Department of Parasitology
  • Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
  • Department of Pathology
  • Department of Medical Humanities and Social Science
• School of Nursing
• Department of Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Science
• Department of Physical Therapy
• Department of Occupational Therapy
• School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences
• Department of Respiratory Therapy

College of Management

If you are interested in business or how to run things, this college is for you. You can learn about managing information or healthcare businesses.

• Department of Information Management
• Department of Health Care Management
• Department of Industrial and Business Management
• Department of Industrial Design
• School of Business

College of Engineering

This college is for students who like to build and design things. You can study electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science.

• Department and Graduate Institute of Electrical Engineering
• Department and Graduate Institute of Mechanical Engineering
• Department and Graduate Institute of Chemical and Materials Engineering
• Department and Graduate Institute of Electronic Engineering
• Department and Graduate Institute of Computer Science and Information Engineering

How Does CGU Rank Among Universities?

Universities are often ranked to see how well they perform. Chang Gung University has done very well in these rankings.

In 2011, a ranking based on scientific papers placed CGU as the 498th best university in the world. This was a great achievement for a private university in Taiwan.

CGU was one of only six universities in Taiwan to make it into the world's top 500 that year. It was the only private university among them.

In specific fields, CGU also ranked highly. For example, its clinical medicine program was ranked 255th globally. Its electrical engineering research was ranked 290th in the world.

See also

• List of universities in Taiwan