Step into the Magic of the Night — Celestial Winter Gala 2025
This winter, the Global Student Association (GSA) and the Global Affairs Office (GAO) invite you to an enchanting evening where starlight meets imagination. Building 7 will transform into a realm of light and mystery — a night of elegance, wonder, and festive spirit. Come with friends or find kindred spirits under the stars!
Seoul, November 4, 2025 — At the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia 2025, held in Seoul, South Korea from November 4 to 6, Yuan Ze University (YZU) received the “Global Engagement – Performance Improvement Award” from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the renowned UK-based higher education evaluation organization. Vice President Dr. Tze-Chi Hsu accepted the award on behalf of the university, marking a significant milestone in YZU’s ongoing pursuit of global excellence in higher education.
Since its founding, Yuan Ze University has been deeply committed to campus internationalization, aiming to become a bilingual university and foster a globally competitive learning environment. The university has established Overseas Cooperation Centers in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, actively advancing international recruitment efforts. As a result, the number of international students has grown significantly in recent years. Currently, 12.87% of YZU’s student body hails from 67 countries worldwide, creating a vibrant and multicultural academic community.
YZU also promotes English-taught courses, cross-cultural programs, and student support services to build an inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages interaction between local and international students. In particular, YZU has created a Muslim-friendly campus, featuring dedicated prayer rooms, perform wudu, and clear halal labeling in campus dining venues—ensuring a respectful and comfortable environment for Muslim faculty and students. Notably, the university will host the first Taoyuan International Student Festival on November 15, further showcasing its achievements in fostering cultural exchange and an international learning atmosphere.
YZU also promotes the “1,000 Students Abroad Initiative”, supporting students in exchange programs, dual-degree opportunities, and short-term overseas study. To enhance administrative accessibility for international faculty and students, the university has implemented bilingual information systems, email platforms, administrative forms, and regulations, reinforcing its reputation as an internationally friendly campus.
YZU has also made substantial progress in international faculty recruitment and administrative globalization, with over 10% of faculty members being international hires, placing it among Taiwan’s leading universities in this regard. To attract top global talent and strengthen research capacity, the university established the International Graduate Scholarship Program, funded by its Board of Trustees. Over the past four years, this initiative has provided more than NT$64 million in living stipends to international graduate students.
In addition, YZU’s “Thousand Students Abroad Program” supports student participation in exchange programs, dual-degree studies, and short-term overseas learning experiences, empowering students to broaden their global perspectives. The university has also implemented bilingual systems across its IT platforms, email, administrative policies, and forms—enhancing international friendliness and ensuring smoother services for overseas students and faculty.
In terms of global academic and industry collaboration, Yuan Ze University has partnered with SASTRA University, the TATA Group, and Delta Electronics India to jointly cultivate globally competent professionals through industry-oriented master’s programs—establishing a new model for Taiwan-India cooperation. YZU has also launched innovative professional master’s programs in partnership with leading Taiwanese PCB manufacturers, automation firms, and accounting firms, helping international graduates secure employment in Taiwan and contributing global talent to local industries.
President Ching-Jung Liao stated that Yuan Ze University strives to become Taiwan’s most internationalized university. Receiving the QS “Global Engagement – Performance Improvement Award” affirms the university’s sustained efforts in global engagement and marks a key milestone in its internationalization journey. He emphasized that this honor reflects the collective dedication of the entire YZU community and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening global connections, expanding international recruitment and partnerships, and nurturing professionals with both global vision and local impact.
The Office of Global Affairs warmly invites you to join our Urban Indoor Rock Climbing Experience!
This event is hosted by the Office of Global Affairs under the “Campus Mental Health Promotion Program” funded by the Ministry of Education, aiming to enhance the mental well-being of faculty, staff, and students.
📌 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕘 Time: 09:20–12:20 (Please arrive before 09:20 sharp)
📍 Location: T-Up Climbing (A19 Global Mall 4th Floor)
No. 352, Section 2, Gaotie South Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
※ No transportation provided. Please arrive on your own.
📌 Registration Info
The event is open to all faculty, staff, and students, but international faculty and students have priority.
If the number of registrants exceeds the limit, priority will be given to international faculty and students.
Submitting the registration form does not guarantee your spot.
Please submit a NT$200 deposit to Room 70207 as soon as possible to confirm your registration.
Once the deposit is received, your spot is secured — even for local participants.
📌 Refund Policy
The deposit will be fully refunded after completing the activity and submitting a reflection report (focusing on how the activity improved your mental well-being).
📌 Bringing Family Members
If you wish to bring family members, please contact Ms. Aegean Pua privately:
📧 Email:
☎️ Extension: 3283
🏢 Office: Room 70207
Family members must be at least 7 years old and pay a non-refundable fee of NT$800 per person.
📎 Registration link：https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rN2entCs_UmzXNvyGVYOL9TlF-vKQHZMvLUPEXm7GupUQ0I5VDJJM09MQThFSk1CQlJXQldJN0QyMC4u
You are invited to join the information session for the student exchange program in Semester 1142. Registration is required on the Portal.
Date：WED, SEP 17
Time：12:20-14:00
Schedule:
12:20 Sign-in (12:30 Waitlist opening)
12:40 Start of the session (Including the information of exchange program, partner school and schlarship)
13:40 Q&A Time
13:50 End of the session
The event will be held in Chinese.
2025 Mid-Autumn Festival Series Event
Venue：Global Lounge, 1F, Building 7
Date：Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time：11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
[Event 1] Mid-Autumn Mooncake Gift Box
（For International Faculty, Staff & Students Only）
This mooncake gift is more than a treat—it’s a heartfelt gesture from the university to help you feel connected, joyful, and culturally enriched during this special time of year.
[Event 2] Moon Keychain DIY Workshop
（Open to All Faculty, Staff, and Students）
[Event 3] Mid-Autumn Festival Language Challenge Game
（Open to All Faculty, Staff, and Students）
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