Nanhua University

About

Located in Chiayi County, Taiwan, Nanhua University is a comprehensive institution best known for its integration of humanistic values, environmental sustainability, and Buddhist philosophies rooted in its founding by the Fo Guang Shan monastic order. The university boasts strong academic programs in management, social sciences, arts, and technology, with several undergraduate and graduate tracks offering courses or full degrees taught in English to attract global scholars. International students benefit from a dedicated Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs, which provides comprehensive support ranging from visa processing and Mandarin language classes to cultural excursion programs. A distinctive characteristic of Nanhua is its unique "Three Acts of Goodness" educational philosophy—promoting goodness in deeds, words, and thoughts—which fosters a remarkably welcoming, peaceful, and ethically grounded campus community for students from all over the world.

Background

Nanhua University (NHU; Chinese: 南華大學) is a university located in Dalin Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. Founded in 1996 by the Buddhist monk Hsing Yun of Fo Guang Shan as the Nanhua College of Management, it was elevated to university status in 1999. In 2022, Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranked NHU 95th in its "Impact Rankings: Reducing inequalities" in the world. NHU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including humanities, social sciences, management, and science and technology. The university has partnerships with over 100 universities in more than 30 countries, and students can participate in exchange programs, study tours, and other international activities.

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