About Office of International Affairs

To foster international academic exchange, the university established the International Affairs Division under the Office of Technical Cooperation in August 1996. In August 2003, the division was renamed the Academic Exchange Division under the Office of Research and Development, and assumed responsibility for coordinating academic collaborations with sister universities as well as supporting international technical and scientific cooperation.

In response to the growing number of international exchange activities, the university established the Committee for Academic Exchange and Cooperation in December 1997. Later, in February 2011, the Office of International and Cross-Strait Cooperation was founded as a dedicated administrative unit overseeing international and cross-strait affairs.

In line with evolving responsibilities and global trends, the university reorganized and officially renamed the unit as the Office of International Affairs (OIA) in August 2025.

Currently, the OIA comprises the following four divisions:

•Division of Academic Exchange

•Division of Student Services

•Division of International Foundation Programs

•International Student Career Development Center

The OIA is responsible for planning and implementing strategies to enhance the university’s international academic engagement. In response to changes in global economic conditions and educational landscapes, the university envisions becoming a high-quality, medium-sized university of science and technology. By integrating academic exchange resources, developing key areas of specialization, and keeping pace with trends in higher education, the university aims to increase its international visibility and fulfill its vision of:

“Rooted in Taiwan, Reaching the World, and Advancing Sustainability.”

Mission

•Promote international cooperation to elevate academic quality

•Establish comprehensive services and support systems to attract and assist international students

•Enhance students’ foreign language proficiency and expand their global perspectives

•Foster a diverse and inclusive international campus culture

•Oversee international student affairs and ensure a supportive learning environment