Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, and Social Well-Being 

Guided by inclusive and shared learning, CSU integrates community, industry, and government resources to provide lifelong education for young people, working professionals, and older adults. Extension courses, certification training, senior learning, and professional programs support skills development, career advancement, equitable access to education, and social inclusion.

◎ Extension Education 

The Center for Continuing Education offers credit and non-credit courses in professional development, certification, and lifelong learning. in Academic Year 2024–2025, CSU offered 277 classes with 3,691 participants. Ministry-approved credit courses are also open to community learners, supporting career advancement and continued education.

◎ Vocational Training and Skills Certification 

CSU provides commissioned training and certification preparation in childcare, engineering, quality management, construction-site supervision, Chinese cuisine, baking, solar photovoltaic installation, and workforce development. in Academic Year 2024–2025, 47 vocational training courses recorded 1,681 participations.

CSU also operates Ministry of Labor–accredited testing facilities covering 23 occupational categories and 32 certification levels, including five Level a testing sites. Participants can complete training and certification on campus, improving qualification attainment and employability.

Extension Education Programs 

◎ Vocational Training and Skills Certification 

CSU provides commissioned training and certification preparation in childcare, engineering, quality management, construction-site supervision, Chinese cuisine, baking, solar photovoltaic installation, and workforce development. in Academic Year 2024–2025, 47 vocational training courses recorded 1,681 participations.

CSU also operates Ministry of Labor–accredited testing facilities covering 23 occupational categories and 32 certification levels, including five Level a testing sites. Participants can complete training and certification on campus, improving qualification attainment and employability.

◎ Senior University and Community Lifelong Learning 

CSU offers community courses in arts, music, painting, calligraphy, crafts, financial literacy, golf, and singing. in Academic Year 2024–2025, the University established a Senior University to provide an inclusive learning environment for older adults. Responding to community needs, CSU expanded its courses from 33 classes with 941 participants in 2023–2024 to 67 classes with 1,798 participants in 2024–2025.

On-Base Degree Programs for Active-Duty Military Personnel 

In accordance with the Ministry of National Defense’s regulations for on-base degree programs, CSU established Taiwan’s only dedicated Military Personnel Development Center to manage admissions, academic affairs, student services, and administration.

In Academic Year 2025–2026, CSU offered 55 programs at 19 teaching sites nationwide, enrolling 1,213 active-duty personnel—approximately 25% of Taiwan’s total on-base enrollment.

The University continues to enhance classrooms, computer facilities, faculty transportation and accommodation support, and teaching sites, expanding lifelong learning and professional development for military personnel. 

Military Base Education Programs

Incubation and Business Support 

CSU’s Incubation Center supports technology-driven SMEs, particularly in information technology, electronics, green energy, and environmental solutions. Through industry–academia collaboration, it provides R&D assistance, business consulting, management training, financing connections, and commercialization support.

The Center also encourages SDG-aligned innovation and entrepreneurship among faculty, students, and alumni. From 2021 to 2026, it supported 75 companies across AI, biotechnology, environmental technology, product design, smart tourism, and social innovation. in 2025, the Center hosted nine resident companies and 12 coworking-space companies, while two companies successfully graduated from incubation.

◎ Incubation Center Services 

．Application for Tenancy and Administrative Support

．Professional Technical Consulting and Support

．Market Information Consulting and Support

．Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Consulting and Support

．Business Services and Management Consulting

．Financial Consulting and Funding Support

．Assistance with Government Subsidy/Grant Applications

．Support for establishing strategic alliances

Assistance with Government Subsidy/Grant Applications

Industry–Academia Alliances 

CSU builds partnerships with industry, foundations, and community organizations through resource sharing, collaborative projects, and technical training. These alliances strengthen students’ practical skills and employability, cultivate industry-ready professionals, and advance university social responsibility and sustainable development.

2025 Industry–Academia Strategic Alliances