Tamkang University

Adhering to the Triple objectives of Globalization, Information-oriented education, and Future-oriented education promoted by the Founder Dr. Clement C. P. Chang; undergoing three periods of development: "The Foundational Period," "The Positioning Period," and "The Uplifting Period," and "Transformational Period," Tamkang University was further formulated into one comprehensive university with the integrations of Tamsui, Taipei, Lanyang, and Cyber campuses. In November of 2017, the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center was inaugurated under the donations of former TKU alumni; this continues the excellent heritage of Tamkang culture. With the quick infusion of new power, the new course of development of the Fifth Wave "The Transcending Period" was launched. Moreover, the Fifth Wave of Tamkang takes "Creation of a Great Tamsui; Embracing a Smart Future" as its mid-range vision. As for the aspect of planning the teachers' teaching and the curriculum, Tamkang University has upheld the concept of "the learner is the center. From the first mile of incoming new students to the last mile of the graduating seniors, and to the first mile of facing job employment or starting a business, all require different stages of learning demands, and TKU has created a comprehensive learning plan and built a "student learning value chain" for students in their four undergraduate years. As for the aspect of students' learning, Tamkang adopts the "Three Circles Curricula": Professional curriculum, General curriculum, and Extracurricular curriculum, and also honors program, cross-field courses, employment programs, and capstone courses as auxiliaries. TKU has not only achieved the effectiveness of intensive professionalism, learning application and advancement, and unified learning, but also has been able to deepen the five Educational Disciplines of "Conduct, Intelligence, Physical Education, Teamwork, and Beauty" to foster in students the possession of the eight essential qualities of "Global perspective, Informational literacy, Vision for the future, Moral integrity, Independent thinking, Cheerful attitude and healthy lifestyle, Spirit of teamwork and dedication, and the Sense of aesthetic appreciation," to become an outstanding Tamkang graduate. more...