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Ming Chuan University

Ming Chuan University

Taiwan, Province of China

mcu.edu.tw

About

Ming Chuan University is a private institution in Taiwan widely recognized for its strong emphasis on business, journalism, communication arts, and tourism management, frequently ranking among the top choices for applied sciences and management in the region. The university is particularly distinctive for being the first institution in Asia to achieve accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the United States, allowing it to offer an American-style education model. For international students, Ming Chuan provides a welcoming environment supported by the International Education Exchange Division, which coordinates specialized English-taught undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple disciplines. International students benefit from comprehensive support services, including Mandarin language courses, cultural immersion activities, and dedicated housing assistance on its scenic campuses. Additionally, the university boasts a diverse global community, enrolling thousands of international degree-seeking and exchange students from around the world each year.

Background

Ming Chuan University (MCU; Chinese: 銘傳大學; pinyin: Míngchuán Dàxué) is a private university in Taiwan. It has three domestic campuses—in Taipei, Taoyuan and Kinmen—and an international campus in Michigan, U.S. The university also has education centers in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. MCU is a member of the Excellent Long-Established University Consortium of Taiwan (ELECT). The consortium includes 13 universities, such as Fu Jen Catholic University, Soochow University, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taipei Medical University, among others. MCU is the first university in Asia to receive accreditation from the United States of America by the MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education), and it is also the only university in Taiwan with such accreditation. The university has also obtained accreditation from CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation) and AACSB.

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Location

Quick facts

Country
Taiwan, Province of China
City
Taipei
Founded
1957
Source: Wikidata
Type
Private
Students
17,511 (2022)
Source: Wikidata
Website
mcu.edu.tw
Source: Wikidata

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