National Tsing Hua University

National Tsing Hua University or 國立清華大學 (NTHU) - public higher education institution in Taiwan.

National Tsing Hua University - Description

National Tsing Hua University has a long and proud history. First established as the Tsing Hua Academy at Tsing Hua Garden, Beijing in 1911, the Academy was renamed as National Tsing Hua University in 1928 as its curricula expanded to that of a full-fledged university. In 1956, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) was reinstalled on its current campus in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Since its reinstallation, NTHU has developed from an institute focusing on Nuclear Science and Technology to that of a comprehensive research university offering degrees programs ranging from baccalaureate to doctorate in science, engineering, life science, humanities and social sciences, as well as management. NTHU has been consistently ranked as one of the premier universities in Taiwan and is widely recognized as the best incubator for future leaders in industries as well as academics. Such stellar records are particularly exemplified by the outstanding achievements of our alumni, including two Nobel laureates in physics, Dr. Cheng-Ning Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee, one Nobel laureate in chemistry, Dr. Yuan-Tseh Lee and one Wolf Prize winner in mathematics Dr. Shiing-Shen Chern. There are seven colleges in Tsing Hua: College of Science, Engineering, Nuclear Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Computer... National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) has established itself as one of the top research universities in Taiwan. Currently NTHU has seven colleges, i.e., Colleges of Science, Engineering, Nuclear Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as well as Technology Management. In addition, there is a Commission of General Education to coordinate the basic education curricula for the entire university. NTHU has a student population of 11,942, 765 full-time faculty members and 1,410researchers and staff members. Among the student body, 6,233 are undergraduates, 3,916 in master programs and 1,793 pursuing doctoral degrees. The University administration provides a stimulating and nurturing environment within which our faculty can offer quality teaching and conduct innovative researches. With the special funding obtained from the Ministry of Education, NTHU is upgrading her teaching and research with the goal of ascending onto the rank of world leading universities