National Pingtung University

Summary

National Pingtung University (NPTU; Chinese: 國立屏東大學; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kok-li̍p Pîn-tong Tāi-ha̍k) is a public university in Pingtung City, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

National Pingtung University
國立屏東大學
Other name
NPTU
Motto
誠、愛、禮、群
Sêng, Ài, Lé, Kûn
Motto in English
Sincerity, Love, Propriety, Group[1]
TypePublic
EstablishedAugust 1, 2014 (2014-08-01)
PresidentRobert Y.S. Chen [2]
Location, ,
22°40′11″N 120°29′55″E / 22.6698°N 120.4986°E / 22.6698; 120.4986
CampusUrban
Websiteeng.nptu.edu.tw
National Pingtung University
Traditional Chinese國立屏東大學
Simplified Chinese国立屏东大学

NPTU offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 7 colleges: Management, Computer Science, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Science, International, and Mt. Dawu.[3] At NPTU, the College of Education and the College of Management are relatively renowned academic institutions. In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, NPTU was globally ranked 801-1000.[4]

History edit

The university was established by the merging of National Pingtung University of Education and the National Pingtung Institute of Commerce on 1 August 2014.[5]

Campus edit

  • Minsheng Campus
  • Pingshih Campus
  • Pingshang Campus
  • Checheng Campus

Academics edit

NPTU has 7 colleges: Computer Science, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Management, Science, International, and Mt. Dawu. Also, NPTU has the Center of Teacher Education.[3]

College of Computer Science

  • Department of Computer and Communication (B.Eng.)
  • Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (B.Eng.; M.S.)
  • Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (B.S.; M.S.)
  • Department of Information Management (B.I.M.; M.I.M.)
  • Department of Intelligent Robotics (B.Eng.)

College of Education

  • Graduate Institute of Educational Administration (M.Ed.; Ph.D.)
  • Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling (B.Ed.; M.Ed.)
  • Department of Education (B.Ed.; M.Ed.)
  • Department of Early Childhood Education (B.Ed.; M.Ed.)
  • Department of Special Education (B.Ed.; M.Ed.)
  • Special Education Center
  • Community Counseling Center

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

  • Department of Visual Arts (B.A.; M.F.A.)
  • Department of Music (B.M.; M.M.)
  • Department of Cultural and Creative Industries (B.A.; M.A.)
  • Department of Social Development (B.A.; M.A.)
  • Department of Chinese Language and Literature (B.A.; M.A.)
  • Department of Applied Japanese (B.A.)
  • Department of Applied English (B.A.)
  • Department of English (B.A.; M.A.)
  • Studies of Indigenous Cultural Development. B. A. Program/M. A. Program (B.A.; M.A.)
  • Master Program of Hakka Culture Indusry (M.S.S.)
  • Hakka Studies Center
  • ndigenous Education and Research Center
  • Art Center

College of Management

  • Department of Commerce Automation and Management (B.S.; M.S.)
  • Department of Marketing and Distribution Management (B.B.A.; M.S.)
  • Department of Leisure Management (B.B.A.; M.B.A.)
  • Department of Real Estate Management (B.B.A.; M.B.A.)
  • Department of Business Administration (B.B.A.; M.S.)
  • Department of International Business (B.B.A.; M.B.A.)
  • Department of Finance (B.B.A.; M.S.)
  • Department of Accounting (B.B.A.)
  • Bachelor Program of Big Data Applications in Business (B.S.)

College of Science

  • Department of Science Communication (B.S.; M.Ed.)
  • Department of Applied Chemistry (B.S.; M.S.)
  • Department of Applied Mathematics (B.S.; M.S.)
  • Department of Applied Physics (B.S.; M.S.)
  • Department of Physical Education (B.P.E.; M.P.E.)
  • International Master Program in Applied Science of College of Science (M.S.)
  • International Ph.D. Program in Applied Science of College of Science (Ph.D.)
  • Semiconductor Materials Science in Master Program of College of Science (M.S.)

International College

  • International Master Program in STEM Education (M.Ed.)
  • International Master Program in Information Technology and Application (M.Eng.)

Mt. Dawu College

  • Center for Common Core Education
  • Center for Liberal Arts Education
  • EMI Development Center
  • Center for Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Mt. Dawu Center for Social Engagement and Sustainable Development
  • MA Creative Application in New Media (M.A.)

Transportation edit

The Pingshih Campus, Minsheng Campus, and Pingshang Campus are accessible by United Highway Bus Company Limited, Kuo-Kuang Motor Transportation, or Taiwan Railways to Pingtung Station. From there, transfers to Kuo-Kuang Motor Transportation, Ping Tung Bus, or taxi are available to reach each campus. Alternatively, YouBike rentals are also an option for traveling to each campus.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "School Motto".
  2. ^ "陳永森Robert Y.S. Chen". Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Academics - NPTU". eng.nptu.edu.tw. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "National Pingtung University". Times Higher Education (THE). December 11, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "History - NPTU". eng.nptu.edu.tw. Retrieved March 10, 2024.

External links edit

  • Official website