TransWorld University

TransWorld University (TWU; Chinese: 環球科技大學) is a private university in Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiwan.

TransWorld University
環球科技大學
Former name
Transworld Junior College of Commerce
Transworld Institute of Technology
Motto in English
Cherish Honesty, Practice Integrity
TypePrivate university
Established1992 (as Transworld Junior College of Commerce)[1]
1 August 2010 (as TWU)
PresidentChen I-hsing
Students6,000
Address
Douliu, Yunlin, Taiwan

23.6809°N 120.5536°E / 23.6809; 120.5536
WebsiteOfficial website
TransWorld University
Traditional Chinese環球科技大學
Simplified Chinese环球科技大学

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] In 2020, the university had an enrollment rate of less than 60%.[3]

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.[4]

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)[5]

Transportation

The university is accessible within walking distance South of Douliu Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

References
  1. "TransWorld University". International.twu.edu.tw. 2010-08-01. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  2. "Memorandum of Understanding between VTAR Institute and Transwolrd University Taiwan". Kojadi Institute. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  3. "12 universities in Taiwan suffer enrollment rate lower than 60 percent". Taiwan News. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  4. Maxon, Ann (17 January 2019). "Private colleges 'lack oversight'". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  5. "History - TransWorld University".
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