School Organizational Structure
Historical Development
Founded in 1965 by Messrs. Cheng Chun-Yuan, Kung Chin-Ko, and Lee Chin-Sheng on the shores of Chengcing Lake in Kaohsiung, the University was named “Cheng Shiu” after the Confucian ideals of “rectifying the mind” and “cultivating oneself” from The Great Learning, with the motto “Perfection through Virtue.” It was restructured as Cheng Shiu University of Science and Technology in 2003 and officially renamed Cheng Shiu University under the Cheng Shiu Educational Foundation in 2016.
Guided by the philosophy of “Practical Innovation, Striving for Excellence,” CSU positions itself as an industry-oriented university that integrates practicality and innovation. In line with national economic policies and industrial development needs, the University blends innovation with pragmatism, connecting industry and campus to create an optimal teaching and learning environment.
In recent years, CSU has expanded its mission of balancing theory and practice with technological integration, focusing on developing students’ hands-on skills, strengthening faculty applied research, and collaborating closely with industry on research and development.
Basic Information of The University
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School Name |
Cheng Shiu University |
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Industry |
Education Services - Higher Education |
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Location |
Taiwan (No. 840, Chengqing Road, Niaosong District, Kaohsiung City) |
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President |
President: Mr. Kung Rui-Chang |
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Campus Area |
School ground : 9.75 hectares; |
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Number of students |
14,957 |
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Number of fulltime teachers |
386 |
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Number of parttime teachers |
671 |
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Number of administrative staff |
388 |
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Number of colleges |
3 colleges (College of Engineering, College of Health and Management, and College of Life and Creativity) |
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Number of departments and graduate schools |
22 departments, 1Graduate Institute,14 graduate schools,1Doctoral Program |
Organizational System
CSU is a private university governed by a Board of Directors, led by a President and five Vice Presidents. Academic programs include doctoral, master’s, in-service master’s, four-year and two-year technical programs (day and evening divisions), and five-year and two-year junior college programs. It comprises three colleges: Engineering, Health and Management, and Living Creativity. The Department of Long-Term Care and Health Management admitted its first cohort in 2023, and the Department of Nursing in 2024. During the reporting period, there were no significant changes to the University’s operations or related activities.
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Administrative Units |
13 offices |
Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Student Affairs, Office of General Affairs, Division of Continuing Education, Office of Research and Development, Office of International Affairs, Office of Library and Information, Secretariat, Audit Office, Personnel Office, Accounting Office, Office of Admissions, Office of Technology and Arts Development |
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3 Centers |
Center for Institutional Research, Center for CSU History, Center for Industry-Academia R&D (Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Conservation and Research Center, Center for Engineering Research Technology, Construction Science and Technology Center, Center for Electrical Research Technology, Incubation Center) |
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Academic unit |
College of Engineering |
Department of Civil and Geomatics (including Master’s Program in Construction Engineering), Department of Mechanical Engineering (including Master’s Program in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering), Department of Electronic Engineering (including Master’s Program), Department of Electrical Engineering (including Master’s Program), Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (including Master’s Program), Department of Architecture and Interior Design, Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (including Master’s Program), Department of E-Sport Technology Management, Institute of Environmental Toxicology and Emerging Contaminants |
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College of Health and Management |
Department of International Business, Department of Business Administration (including Master’s Program in Business Management), Department of Financial Management (including Master’s Program), Department of Information Management (including Master’s Program), Department of Early Childhood Care and Education (including Master’s Program), Department of Long-Term Care and Health Management, Department of Nursing |
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College of Life and Creativity |
Department of Cosmetics and Fashion Styling (including Master’s Program), Department of Applied Foreign Languages, Department of Leisure and Sport Management (including Master’s Program), Department of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Digital Multimedia Design, Department of Visual Communication Design (including Master’s Program in Creative Cultural Design & Art Preservation Techniques), Department of Food and Beverage Management |
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2 Centers |
Center for General Education, Center for Teacher Education |
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Various committees and subsidiary bodies |
Various committees (Teacher Review Committee, Teacher Appeal Review Committee, Student Appeal Review Committee, Gender Equality Education Committee, Information Security Management Committee, etc.), affiliated kindergarten |
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Geographical Location and Student Demographics
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CSU is located in southern Taiwan, in urban Kaohsiung, an area with a strong industrial base and convenient transportation, near the Chengcing Lake Scenic Area. Over 85% of students come from Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and Tainan City. In the 2024 academic year, CSU had 14,957 students, including 4,039 new enrollees—the largest student population among private universities of science and technology, ranking third nationwide among all universities of science and technology.
Aerial Photo of The Campus and Surrounding Environment
Board Composition
Cheng Shiu University’s Board of Directors, governed by the Articles of Endowment of Cheng Shiu Educational Foundation, has 16 members, including a Chairperson elected by the Board and one Supervisor appointed through a nomination committee. Member lists, credentials, and financial details are submitted to the Ministry of Education and disclosed on the university’s website.
The Board holds at least two meetings per semester, focusing on appointing the President, reviewing major plans, regulations, and budgets. It has no direct administrative authority and thus no performance evaluation mechanism. Remuneration excludes bonuses, severance, claw backs, or retirement benefits; payment details are published in the Accounting Office’s audit reports.
CSU's 18th Board of Directors
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Male |
11 person |
69% |
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Female |
5 person |
31% |
Participation in Associations, External Organizations, and Initiatives
In 2022, CSU and Ambassador Eugene Chien, Chairman of the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), jointly signed the University Sustainability Initiative. Responding to industry demand for sustainability professionals, CSU collaborated with government, industry, and academia from 2023 to 2024 to deliver sustainability and net-zero carbon courses and activities, while training more faculty with ESG expertise. In 2025, CSU joined the Net-Zero Carbon Strategy Alliance to jointly cultivate net-zero talent and promote sustainable transformation.
Participation In Associations, External Organizations, and Initiatives
Environmental Sustainability (E)
Taiwan Green University Alliance
Taiwan Association of Environmental Analysis Laboratories
Taiwan Soil and Groundwater Environmental Protection Association
Social Inclusion (S)
National Intercollegiate Athletic Games Association, R.O.C.
Association of University and College Arts Centers, R.O.C.
World Chinese Language Association
International Industry-Academia Collaboration and Education Alliance
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
General Education Association, R.O.C.
Taiwan General Education Alliance & Quality Improvement Association
Kaohsiung Cultural Studies Society
Taiwan Academic E-Book and Database Alliance
CONCERT (Consortium on Core Electronic Resources in Taiwan)
Library Interchange Association, R.O.C.
Kaohsiung Counseling Psychologists Association
Kaohsiung Association of Social Workers
Taiwan Association for Continuing Higher Education
University Governance (G)
Association of Private Universities and Colleges of Technology, R.O.C.
Association of Private Education Institutions, R.O.C.
Association of Private School Educators, R.O.C.
Taiwan Association for Institutional Research (TAIR)
Chinese Institute of Engineers
Taiwan Assessment and Evaluation Association
Southern Taiwan Regional Research Ethics Consortium
Information Service Association of Chinese Colleges (ISAC)
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Alliance
Pension Fund Management Committee for Faculty and Staff of Private Schools, R.O.C.
School Operation Value Chain
