Sustainability Milestones
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● 2026 ★ Winner, 2026 7th Global Views USR University Social Responsibility Awards ★ 104 Job Bank "2026 University Brand Power Rankings" Based on the overall ranking: .Benchmark Award for Private Universities of Science and Technology – 3rd place .Industry-Academia Collaboration – 5th nationwide among all universities and colleges (1st among private universities of science and technology) ★ 1995–2026: 16 Consecutive Awards ★ 2026 Cheers Magazine "Most Favored University Graduates by Employers" Survey ★ 2026 Global Views "Best Universities in Taiwan" Rankings .16th among all Universities of Science and Technology nationwide .5th nationwide in Industry-Academia Collaboration Performance (2nd among private universities of science and technology) Joined the Net-Zero Green Living Alliance to encourage faculty members and students to adopt sustainable lifestyles and support the transition toward net-zero living. Continued participation in the YouBike Carbon Reduction Passbook campus program, promoting the 2026 Campus Partner Ride Reward Program to encourage green commuting among faculty members and students. Promoted the concept of sustainable consumption and circular resource use by encouraging faculty members and students to participate in the Eco-Points Program (Green Point Rewards) and practice net-zero green living in their daily lives. |
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2025 ● ★ 2025 – Recognized by the Ministry of Education as a Model School for Special Education Services (114 Academic Year). ★ 2024 – Recognized by the Ministry of Education as an Outstanding School for Drug Abuse Prevention (113 Academic Year). ★ 2025 – At the 9th Taipei Golden Eagle Microfilm Festival: .“The Road to Xinpi Revitalization” won the Platinum Award in Sustainable Microfilm and the Jury’s Special Award. .“Echoes from Linyuan”, “The Story of Little Jin”, and “Dream-Realization Social Service Project” earned 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Awards. ★ 2025 – Ranked 11th among technical and vocational universities and 10th nationwide in industry–academia collaboration performance in Global Views Magazine’s Taiwan Best Universities Ranking. ★ 2025 – Ranked Top 5 in the Global Views Magazine “Most Preferred University Graduates by Enterprises” (Technical and Vocational Category). ★ 2025 – At the 6th Global Views USR University Social Responsibility Awards, received the Excellence Award in the Sustainability Report Category. ★ 2025 – Ranked Top 5 among private technical and vocational universities in the CommonWealth Magazine USR University Citizen Survey. Partnered with six universities and the Kaohsiung City Environmental Protection Bureau’s Net-Zero Academy to form the Net-Zero Carbon Reduction Strategic Alliance, jointly advancing environmental sustainability. Joined the Ministry of Environment’s Net-Zero Green Talent Development Alliance, cultivating a new generation of green professionals. Collaborated with the Carbon Bamboo Chicken Mudslide Island Tree Cluster Lab to install AI Smart Recycling Machines, promoting proper waste sorting and recycling. Joined the YouBike Low-Carbon Commuting Initiative, encouraging green cycling and carbon reduction. |
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● 2024 ★ 2024 – Recognized by the Ministry of Education as a Model School for Character Education. ★ 2024 – Awarded Exemplary School in Southern Taiwan in the Ministry of Education’s Friendly Campus Award. ★ 1995–2024 – Honored 15 times consecutively with the Excellence in Industry–Academia Collaboration Award from the Chinese Institute of Engineers. ★ 2024 – At the 4th TSAA Taiwan Sustainable Action Awards, received 1 Gold and 2 Silver Awards. ★ 2024 – At the 8th Taipei Golden Eagle Microfilm Festival, earned 2 Silver and 1 Bronze Awards. ★ 2024 – At the 5th Global Views Magazine University Social Responsibility (USR) Awards, received the Model Award for Local Inclusion. ★ University President Ruei-Chang Kung received the 6th Technical and Vocational Education Contribution Award from the Ministry of Education. ★ 2024 – At the 1st TUSA Taiwan Sustainable University Awards, won the Gold Award for Sustainability Report. ★ 2024 – At the 6th Food Creation Awards, received the Two-Star Award for USR Sustainable Innovation (University Category). ★ 2024 – Ranked in Global Views Magazine’s Taiwan Best Universities Ranking: .Top 15 among technical and vocational universities .5th nationwide in industry–academia collaboration performance .6th nationwide in per-faculty industry–academia income. ★ 2024 – Ranked Top 8 in the Global Views Magazine “Most Preferred University Graduates by Enterprises” (Technical and Vocational Category). ★ 2024 – Ranked Top 7 among private technical and vocational universities in the CommonWealth Magazine USR University Citizen Survey. Signed a memorandum with 26 universities and colleges to establish the Taiwan–Indonesia International Industry–Academia Education Alliance, strengthening bilateral educational cooperation. |
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2023 ●
★ Ranked in the "Top 15 Best Technical and Vocational Universities" by Global Views Magazine in 2022-2023. ★ Recognized as a "Three Good Campus Practice School" for three consecutive years (2021-2023) for promoting core character education. ★ In the 2023 Global Views Magazine Best University Rankings: Ranked 22nd nationwide for industry-academia collaboration performance (1st among private universities of technology). ★ Awarded the Gold Award for University Sustainability Reports at the 2023 TCSA. ★ Honored with 1 Gold and 2 Silver awards at the 2023 TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards. ★ Received the "Model Award for Industry Co-Creation Group" at the 4th University Social Responsibility Awards by Global Views Magazine in 2023. ★ Won dual honors in the Ministry of Education's Digital Learning Companion Program in 2023: "Outstanding University Companion" and "Outstanding Class Leader." ★ Earned the "Thesis Resource Contribution Award" and the "Thesis Open Access Award" for both electronic full-text authorization rate and volume. ★ Awarded the Two-Star Award in the University Category at the 5th Food Creation Awards in 2023. The Cultural Heritage Restoration Research Center was established at the Neiwei Art Center in Kaohsiung City. Published the university's first sustainability report. Completed its first greenhouse gas inventory and obtained a limited assurance report from a certified public accountant. Introduced the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) framework. Disclosed information and data following the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) indicators for the education sector. Established the "Life Education Promotion Task Force" to plan and implement life education initiatives. |
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● 2022
★ Awarded the "Best Highlight Story Award" at the 2021 Ministry of Education University Social Practice Online Expo. ★ In the 2022 Global Views Magazine "Top 30 Universities Most Favored by Employers" survey, ranked 2nd among private universities of technology and: Ranked 20th nationwide for industry-academia collaboration performance (1st among private universities of technology). ★ Won the Distinguished Award and Silver Award at the 2nd TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards in 2022. ★ Recognized by the Ministry of Education in 2022 as an "Outstanding Higher Education Institution in Drug Abuse Prevention." Established the "Cheng Shiu University Human Rights Policy." Signed the "University Sustainable Development Initiative."
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2021 ●
★ Ranked in the top 5 of the "USR University Citizen Survey – Private Technical and Vocational College Group" by CommonWealth Magazine for two consecutive years (2020-2021). ★ Listed in the "Top 20 Universities for Outstanding Performance in University Operations," as evaluated by university presidents in Cheers Magazine from 2019 to 2021. ★ Included in the "Top 30 Universities Most Favored by Employers" in the 2021 Global Views Magazine survey, ranking 2nd among private universities of technology. Established the "University Social Responsibility Office."
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● 2020
★ Ranked among the top 5 private universities of technology in the "USR University Citizen Survey" by CommonWealth Magazine. ★ Recognized by the Ministry of Education as a Model School for "Character Education." ★ Successfully passed the Institutional Evaluation for Technical and Vocational Colleges in the 2020 academic year. ★ Twelve departments passed the Professional Evaluation for Technical and Vocational Colleges in the 2020 academic year. Launched the "Cross-Disciplinary Credit Program for University Social Responsibility Practice."
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2019 ●
★ Recognized as a "Three Good Campus Practice School." ★ Awarded as an "Outstanding Friendly Campus School" by the Ministry of Education. ★ Eight departments successfully obtained IEET engineering accreditation in the 2019 academic year. Established the "University Social Responsibility Practice Hub (USR Hub)." The Office of Arts and Culture launched the "360° Online Virtual Exhibition," promoting art and shared learning with the public.
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● 2018
★ Approved for Ministry of Education funding to implement a "Comprehensive Student Assistance Mechanism" supporting economically disadvantaged students. ★ In the 2018 Global Views Magazine University Rankings, recognized as one of the Top 5 Best Universities in the Technical and Vocational Category and one of the 6 universities with the most potential in industry-academia collaboration and R&D. Established the "University Social Responsibility Promotion Committee."
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2017 ●
★ Awarded the Bronze Prize in the "Career Guidance Achievements for Universities and Colleges - School Group" by the Youth Development Administration in 2017. ★ Recognized by the Ministry of Education as a Model School for "Life Education." ★ Honored as an Exemplary Technological University by the Ministry of Education from 2013 to 2017. ★ President Gong Ruei-Chang received the Ministry of Education's First "Top 10 Outstanding Private University Presidents Award." Published the "Annual Accountability Report." Implemented the Personal Information Management System (PIMS) and obtained international certification. Introduced "USR Innovative Courses" and integrated service learning into professional courses.
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● 2016 ★ Recognized by the Ministry of Education as a Model School for "Character Education." |
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2015 ● ★ Awarded as an "Outstanding Friendly Campus School" by the Ministry of Education. ★ Recognized by the Ministry of Education as a Model School for "Life Education." |
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● 2010 ★ Awarded as an "Outstanding Friendly Campus School" by the Ministry of Education. |
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2007 ● ★ Certified as a "Friendly Workplace" by the Council of Labor Affairs. |
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● 2005 ★ Selected by the Ministry of Education as an Outstanding School in the First National Student Affairs and Counseling (Friendly Campus) Awards. |








