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National Chengchi University

國立政治大學  (Chinese)
Seal of National Chengchi University
Latin: Universitas Nationalis Chengchi
Other name	National University of Governance
Former names	Central School of Political Affairs (中央政治學校) Central School of Governance Central School of Cadre National Central University of Governance
Motto	親愛精誠 Chhin-ài Cheng-sêng
Motto in English	Harmony, Independence, Balance, and Preeminence
Type	Public Research higher education institution
Established	20 May 1927; 98 years ago (1927-05-20)
Religious affiliation	Non-sectarian
Academic affiliation	Association of National Universities, Republic of China
Endowment	NTD 6,708,544,000.00
Officer in charge	Pan Wen-chung (Minister of Education)
President	Li Tsai-Yen
Vice-president	Chen Shu-Heng Chan Chih-Yu Tsai Wei-Chi
Provost	Lin Chi-Ping
Academic staff	1,367
Administrative staff	179
Students	16,728
Undergraduates	9,732
Postgraduates	6,996
Doctoral students	922
Location	Taipei , Taiwan 24°59′13.17″N 121°34′30.80″E / 24.9869917°N 121.5752222°E / 24.9869917; 121.5752222
Campus	Suburban, 103 ha (250 acres)
Language	Chinese and English
Colors	Sky Blue, Earth Red, and Sun White （天青、地紅、日白）
Nickname	Zhèngdà (政大)
Sporting affiliations	Chinese Taipei University Sport Federation
Mascot	Griffin
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	國立政治大學
Simplified Chinese	国立政治大学
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Guólì Zhèngzhì Dàxué Wade–Giles Kuo2-li4 Chêng4-chih4 Ta34-hsüeh2 Southern Min Hokkien POJ Kok-li̍p Chèng-tī Tāi-ha̍k
Alternative Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	國立中央政治大學
Simplified Chinese	国立中央政治大学
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Guólì Zhōngyāng Zhèngzhì Dàxué Wade–Giles Kuo2-li4 Chung1-yang1 Chêng1-chih4 Ta4-hsüeh3 Southern Min Hokkien POJ Kok-li̍p Tiong-iong Chèng-tī Tāi-ha̍k
Central School of Governance
Traditional Chinese	中央政治學校
Simplified Chinese	中央政治学校
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Zhōngyāng Zhèngzhì Xuéxiào Wade–Giles Chung1-yang1 Chêng4-chih4 Hsüeh3-hsiao4 Southern Min Hokkien POJ Tiong-iong Chèng-tī Ha̍k-hāu
Central School of Cadre
Traditional Chinese	中央幹部學校
Simplified Chinese	中央干部学校
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Zhōngyāng Gànbù Xuéxiào Wade–Giles Chung1-yang1 Kan4-pu4 Hsüeh3-hsiao4 Southern Min Hokkien POJ Tiong-iong Kàn-pō͘ Ha̍k-hāu

National Chengchi University (NCCU) is a public university in Taipei, Taiwan. It's known for its focus on subjects like arts, social sciences, economics, and international affairs.

The university's name, Chengchi, means "governance" or "politics". This is because it was first started in 1927 to train people for important jobs in the government. NCCU is the only public university in Taiwan that offers special courses in journalism, advertising, and diplomacy. It also teaches several languages not found in other schools there.

NCCU works closely with other top schools and research centers in Taiwan. It is also part of the University System of Taiwan.

A Look at NCCU's History

The old campus gate in Nanjing

The main gate of NCCU in Taipei today

National Chengchi University began in 1927 in Nanjing, which was the capital city of China at the time. It was first called the Central School of Party Affairs. Its main goal was to train people for the Nationalist Party of China.

In 1929, its name changed to Central School of Governance. Later, in 1946, it joined with another school called the Central School of Cadre. The combined school was then named the National Central University of Governance.

However, in 1949, the Nationalist government moved to Taiwan. Because of this, the university's activities in mainland China stopped.

NCCU was reopened in 1954 in Taipei, Taiwan. This was done to help train people for government jobs and to meet the need for more higher education. At first, only graduate students were accepted. But by 1955, undergraduate students could also join.

NCCU has always been a leading school for training public servants. Today, it is one of the top universities in Taiwan. It is also part of a special project by the Ministry of Education to help universities become even better.

In 2014, the Embassy of Japan in Taiwan listed NCCU as one of the seven most well-known universities in Taiwan. In 2019, NCCU opened its first office outside Taiwan, in Bangkok, Thailand.

What You Can Study at NCCU

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  College of Science

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  College of Social Sciences, College of Law and College of International Affairs

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  College of Education

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  College of Commerce

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  College of Communication

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  Computer Center

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  Administration Building

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  Research Building

NCCU has 12 different colleges. These include colleges for business, communication, foreign languages, education, law, and social sciences. In total, there are 34 departments and 48 graduate programs.

• The College of Commerce is a top business school. It is recognized by important international groups.
• The College of Foreign Languages and Literature offers unique programs. For example, it's the only place in Taiwan where you can study Arabic and Turkish language and culture.
• The College of International Affairs focuses on topics like international relations and East Asian studies.
• The Department of Diplomacy is the only one of its kind at a university in Taiwan.
• NCCU also works with other institutions on new fields like information technology and natural science.
• Students at NCCU can also get real-world experience through internships with different companies.

Exploring the Campuses

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  Sunset view from campus

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  Uphill Campus Way

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  Riverside view of campus

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  Autumn view of campus

NCCU's main campus is located in the Wenshan District, in the southern part of Taipei. The campus is known for its good planning and beautiful scenery.

Besides the main campus, NCCU has two other branch campuses:

• Hua Nan Campus, which includes Hua Nan Village and International House.
• Zhi Nan Campus, which has the Dah Hsian Library and the Institute of International Relations.
• There's also the Public & Business Administration Education Center in the Daan District.

NCCU also has its own affiliated schools for younger students:

• A Preschool
• An Experimental Elementary School
• An Affiliated High School

Libraries and Fun Places

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  Siwei Tang Auditorium (四維堂)

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  Sports Center

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  Main Library

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  Social Sciences Information Center

NCCU has many places for students to learn and have fun. There are six libraries on the main campus and one more at the Center for Public and Business Affairs Education.

Libraries

• Chiang Kai-shek Library
  • College of Commerce Library
  • College of Social Science Library
  • College of Communication Library
  • Institute of International Relation Library
• Dah Hsian Seetoo Library
• Social Science Information Center and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Library

Museums and Arts

• Siwei Tang Auditorium
• Museum of Ethnology
• NCCU Arts Center
• Roman Forum

Sports Centers

• Main Sports Center
• Swimming Center
• Tennis Court
• Track and Field Stadium
• Riverside Park
• Health Park
• Sports Park

Campus Media

Voice of NCCU

NCCU has its own ways of sharing news and information:

• Chengchi University Press: This is where the university publishes books and research.
• Voice of NCCU: This is a community radio station run by the university.
• University News: This is the local newspaper agency for the campus.

Health Care at NCCU

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

NCCU works with the Taipei City Hospital System and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. Together, they provide health care services and training.

NCCU Health Building

• Ground Level: Taipei City Hospital ChengDa Clinic
• Second Level: NCCU healthcare center
• Third Level: NCCU consulting center

International Programs

NCCU offers several special programs taught in English for students from all over the world:

• International Master's Program of Business Administration (IMBA)
• International Master's Program in Asia-Pacific Studies (IMAS)
• International Doctoral Program in Asia-Pacific Studies (IDAS)
• International Master's Program in International Communication Studies (IMICS)
• International Master's Program in International Studies (IMPIS)
• International Master Program of Applied Economics and Social Development (IMES)
• Global Governance Program

NCCU also takes part in a program with Academia Sinica, which is Taiwan's top research institution.

University Rankings

Famous People Who Studied at NCCU

Commencement Ceremony

Many people who studied at NCCU have become very successful. They hold important jobs in politics, business, and the arts. For example, a former Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and a former Premier of the Republic of China both graduated from NCCU. Some alumni have even won gold medals at the Olympic Games.

Here are a few notable alumni:

• Vincent Siew: Former Vice President of the Republic of China (2008-2012)
• Lin Chuan: Former Premier of the Republic of China (2016-17)
• Yang Chin-long: Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China
• James Soong: Former Governor of Taiwan Province (1993-98)
• Lu Shiow-yen: Mayor of Taichung City
• Chang Yu-sheng: A famous singer
• Matilda Tao: A well-known singer and TV host
• Ariel Lin: A popular actress

Alumni Network

NCCU has groups around the world to help former students and teachers stay connected. In 2020, a global alumni association was created. It helps connect about 140,000 alumni worldwide.

Leaders and NCCU

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  Founder and First President, Chiang Kai-shek

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  Dean of Central School of Cadre, Chiang Ching-kuo

Several important leaders of the Republic of China have been connected to NCCU:

Presidents of the Republic of China

• Chiang Kai-shek: He was the founder and first president of the university.
• Chiang Ching-kuo: He was an executive at the Central School of Cadre.
• Lee Teng-hui: He was a lecturer at the Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies.
• Ma Ying-jeou: He was an associate professor in the Department of Law.
• Tsai Ing-wen: She was also an associate professor in the Department of Law.

Vice Presidents of the Republic of China

• Li Yuan-tsu: He graduated from the Central School of Governance in 1946.
• Vincent Siew: He graduated from the Department of Diplomacy in 1965.

Working with Other Schools

NCCU is part of the University System of Taiwan. It also has partnerships with over 470 schools around the world. These partnerships allow for student exchange programs, visiting scholar programs, and other academic collaborations.

The partner institutions are in many countries, including:

See also

• Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party
• Tsinghua Big Five Alliance
• Chinese Academy of Governance
• Chinese Communist Party
• Kuomintang
• Nanjing Library
• Nanjing University
• Renmin University of China
• Republic of China Military Academy
• Second Historical Archives of China