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National Kaohsiung Normal University

National Kaohsiung Normal University
國立高雄師範大學
Former name
Taiwan Provincial Kaohsiung Teachers' College
Motto
誠敬宏遠[1]
Motto in English
Sincerity, Reverence, Greatness and Profundity[2]
TypePublic (National)
Established1954
Academic staff
313 (full time)
Undergraduates3,370
Postgraduates3,393
845
Address
Kaohsiung, Taiwan

22°37′32″N 120°19′11″E / 22.625562°N 120.319843°E / 22.625562; 120.319843
CampusHo-Ping, Yan-Chao
Websitenknu.edu.tw
National Kaohsiung Normal University
Traditional Chinese國立高雄師範大學
Simplified Chinese国立高雄师范大学
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinGuólì Gāoxióng Shīfàn Dàxué

The National Kaohsiung Normal University (NKNU; Kaohsiung Normal University),[3] was founded in 1967. It is a public university located in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The university has two campuses namely Ho-Ping and Yan-Chao. The University currently has five colleges: College of Education, College of Humanities, College of Science, College of Technology, and College of Arts.

History

The university was originally established as Provincial Kaohsiung Female Teachers' College in 1954. In 1967, the college was renamed as Taiwan Provincial Kaohsiung Teachers' College by the Taiwan Provincial Government. On July 1, 1980 the college was renamed National Kaohsiung Teachers' College. On 1 August 1989, it was re-designated as National Kaohsiung Normal University. In 1989, the university initiated the plan to build the second campus in Yanchao District and inaugurated the campus in 1990.[4]

Campus

There are currently more than 70 intramural student organizations, each with a faculty member as a consultant. The eight-floor multi-purpose Activity Center makes space available for clubs and recreational activities. Both on Ho-Ping and Yan-Chao campuses, the University provides men’s and women’s dormitories. Meals are provided on campus with the coordination of food committee. Respectively on each campus, there is also a Medicare Center with physicians, dentists and psychiatrists to provide medical services to faculty and students.[5]

Ho-Ping Campus

It is located in urban Kaohsiung, opposite the Kaohsiung Cultural Center. The campus covers an area of 13 hectares.[5]

Yan-Chao Campus

In September 1999, NKNU inaugurated its second campus at Yan-Chao, which is an area of 50 hectares about 30 minutes drive from downtown Kaohsiung.[5]

Academics

NKNU offers Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, and Doctorate degrees in many disciplines.

  • Programs Degrees Offer to International Students.
  • Undergraduate Program: 4–6 years.
  • Master Program/Postgraduate Program: 2–3 years.
  • Doctoral Program：2–6 years.
  • National Kaohsiung Normal University Bulletin of International Student Admissions 2013-2014 Academic Year.
  • Application from 21 March 2013 to 15 April 2013.
  • Delivery of Application Postmarked by 15 April 2013 (Taiwan Time).
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Asia[6]901+ (2025)

International Sister Universities

Notable alumni

Prominent faculty members include:

See also

References

  1. ^ "校訓 (Chinese)". NKNU. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
  2. ^ "University Profile". NKNU. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
  3. ^ The name of the university is translated using Chinese word order. By English grammar rules, it is National Normal University of Kaohsiung.
  4. ^ "National Kaohsiung Normal University - History". National Kaohsiung Normal University. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "National Kaohsiung Normal University - Home". National Kaohsiung Normal University. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  6. ^ "National Kaohsiung Normal University". Top Universities.
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