TransWorld University
環球科技大學 | |
Former name | Transworld Junior College of Commerce Transworld Institute of Technology |
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Motto in English | Cherish Honesty, Practice Integrity |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1992 (as Transworld Junior College of Commerce)[1] 1 August 2010 (as TWU) |
President | Chen I-hsing |
Students | 6,000 |
Address | 23°40′51″N 120°33′13″E / 23.6809°N 120.5536°ECoordinates: 23°40′51″N 120°33′13″E / 23.6809°N 120.5536°E |
Website | Official website |
TransWorld University | |||||||
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Traditional Chinese | 環球科技大學 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 环球科技大学 | ||||||
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TransWorld University (TWU; Chinese: 環球科技大學) is a private university in Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiwan.
History[]
TWU was founded in 1992 as Transworld Junior College of Commerce. In 2000, it was upgraded to Transworld Institute of Technology. Finally on 1 August 2010, the institute was approved to be the TransWorld University. On 17 March 2015, TWU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with VTAR Institute (VTAR), Malaysia to allow VTAR graduates from Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing further studies.[2]
Faculties[]
- College of Design
- College of Health Science
- College of Management
- College of Hospitality and Tourism
Campus[]
The university campus building is constructed on land that belongs to the Taiwan Sugar Corporation.[3]
Presidents[]
- Chen Xin-zhang (1992–1994)
- Zeng Ruo-ying (1994–1995)
- Lai Shin-sheng (1995–1996)
- Hsu Shu-hsiang (1996–2002)
- Peng Tso-kwei (2002–2004)
- Lin Ming-fung (2004–2006)
- Hsu Shu-hsiang (2006–2016)
- Chen I-hsing (2016)[4]
Transportation[]
The university is accessible within walking distance South of Douliu Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "TransWorld University". International.twu.edu.tw. 2010-08-01. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
- ^ "Memorandum of Understanding between VTAR Institute and Transwolrd University Taiwan". Kojadi Institute. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ Maxon, Ann (17 January 2019). "Private colleges 'lack oversight'". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ http://international.twu.edu.tw/about_history.php
External links[]
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Categories:
- 1992 establishments in Taiwan
- Educational institutions established in 1992
- Universities and colleges in Yunlin County
- Universities and colleges in Taiwan
- Technical universities and colleges in Taiwan