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Where is Kinmen, Taiwan?Where is Kinmen, Taiwan?
Kinmen, also known as Quemoy in some western countries, has many ancient names such as Wujhou, Sianjhou, Wujiang, Changwu and so on. The name of Kinmen (“Gateway Fortress”) was given because the island was considered impregnable and safe, a fortified fortress that served as a gateway for navigational routes. Kinmen is located between Taiwan and Mainland China and serves as a Cross-Strait bridge.
The Origin of the Name “Quemoy”-Back to 550 years ago, Portuguese applied Min-Na pronunciation of literally "Golden Gate" to name "Kinmen" as "Quemoy" [ke'mɔi, ki-].
About KinmenAbout Kinmen
Kinmen is an historical island full of human and natural resources. The traditional southern Fujian architecture is one of the unique building features in many Kinmen villages. Another is the combination of Chinese andWestern style houses. Houses built by early residents of Kinmen who had made a fortune doing business in the Southeast Asian countries, still remain examples of stylish southern Fujian architecture, some blended with a foreign flavor.
About KinmenAbout Kinmen
Kinmen preserves its rich visible and invisible Min-Nan culture, the homeland culture of Kinmen immigrants overseas, and a historic battlefield culture. Examples such as traditional culture villages, battlefield
museums, distinct local architecture, ancestral culture, and traditional religious beliefs, are highly valued by both domestic and international scholars and professionals in areas of history and culture. It has a beautiful natural environment, and maintains strategic cross-strait relations.
Brief History of NQUBrief History of NQU In November, 1992, after the government relieved Kinmen area of its
military duties, the entire infrastructure was improved. However, this area was still lacking higher educational institutions. The university’s history stretches back to June, 1997, when the Ministry of Education officially approved the establishment of Kinmen Division of National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology on the 1st of July, 1997. In the same year, the opening ceremony took place on the 2nd of August. It was the very first higher educational institution established in Kinmen. Through the dedication of its current president, Professor LEE, Chin-Cheng, National Kinmen Institute of Technology (KMIT) became an independent educational institution on the 1st of August, 2003.
On August 1st, 2010, the Ministry of Education officially approved KMIT as “National Quemoy University”(NQU).
University EmblemUniversity Emblem
The emblem mainly projects the traditional architecture of south Hokkien – the tail of house swallow. It is usually the highest part on the roof. It also means that the NQU is the highest educational institute of Kinmen island.
The white, simple and fine lines under the tail of house swallow stand for plentiful content and wisdom.
NQU, the abbreviation of National Quemoy University. Orange background presents the sunshine, energy enthusiasm,
wisdom and warmth.
University MottoUniversity Motto
“Learning genuine knowledge,”
“Doing the best to,”
“Giving consideration to the public”
are the cornerstones of NQU philosophy and personal comportment.
University ContentUniversity Content
Features
Position
Vision
With a hybrid culture of south Hokkien, the homeland culture of Kinmen immigrants overseas, the historic battlefield culture, cross-strait relations, kaoliang liquor, and natural ecology.
A modern academy with social care, cultural heritage, innovation and development as the university duty.
A first-class academic research institution with both Kinmen local and international features.
Campus ToursCampus Tours
Monument of the 100th R.O.C. Anniversary
The University Pool
Banyan Garden
Statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Campus ToursCampus Tours
Thankfulness Pavilion Art Space
Monument of Land DonationMonument of Land Donation
Academic Departments & Academic Departments & Graduate InstitutesGraduate Institutes
College of Humanities and Arts
NQU
College of Social Sciences
College of Management
College of Science and Engineering
College of Nursing and Health
Department of Applied English (B)
Department of Chinese Studies (B)
Department of Urban Planning and Landscape (B)
Graduate Institute of Culture and History of Hokkien (South Fujiang) (M)
Master Program of Graduate Institute of Language and Culture (M)
Department of International and Mainland China Affairs (B, M)
Department of Architecture (B, M)
Department of Ocean and Border Governance (B)
Graduate Institute of Marine Affairs (M)
Department of Business Administration (B)
Department of Tourism Management (B, M)
Department of Sport and Leisure (B, M)
Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (B)
Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (B)
Department of Electronic Engineering (B, M)
Department of Food Science (B, M)
Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Management (B, M)
Department of Nursing (B)
Department of Long Term Care (B)
Department of Social Work (B)
* Bachelor’s degree program=B, Master’s degree program=M
Statistic NumbersStatistic Numbers
2013 Student Number
Graduate 226
Undergraduate 2,910
Continuing Education 862
Total 3,998
Reference date: 2013.09.30
Graduate
Undergraduate
Continuing Education
21.6% 5.7%
72.7%
Statistic NumbersStatistic Numbers
Year Degree ProfessorAssociateProfessor
AssistantProfessor
Instructor Total
2013Doctoral 16 34 64 0 114
Master 1 4 4 4 13
Total 17 38 68 4 127
Reference date: 2013.09.30
Doctoral Degree
Master Degree
89.7%
11.3%
Application for AdmissionApplication for Admission
In order to apply for admission, the international exchange students must complete and return the following documents before the admission application deadline (May 31st for fall semester, November 30th for spring semester), no application fee is required.
Application form Two recent 2-inch bust and hatless photo Statement of purpose for study at National Quemoy University Two letters of recommendation An official transcript Record of health exam (a copy is acceptable) Foreign student general health check list Immunization record (a copy is acceptable)
Program for Languages and Program for Languages and Civilization of East AsiaCivilization of East Asia
NQU offers an English lectured program that covers language and literature, culture and art, political and economic studies fields to international exchange students.
Estimated ExpensesEstimated Expenses
Tuition Student will pay tuition at home institution
Housing TWD 8,000-9,000/semester
Meals TWD 50-70/meal
Health Insurance TWD 749/month
Books & Supplies TWD 2,000/semester
Personal Expenses TWD 10,000/semester
1 USD = 30TWD (approximately)
ContactsContacts
Ms. Yun-Ya Jheng
Contracts Administrative Clerk,
International and cross-strait affairs center,
1 University Rd., Jin-Ning Township,
Kinmen County, 892, Taiwan R.O.C.
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +886-823-313734
Fax: +886-823-313733