About us
- The Department is the only one among all National Universities in Taiwan offering course, both on international affairs and cross-strait affairs. We aim to cultivate political and economic talents with great views of international as well as cross-strait affairs.
- Under the trend of globalization, political and economic relations among countries become closer than ever. For instance, climate change, environmental protection, health care, humanitarian aid, economic and trade cooperation, etc.all have become important issues. Therefore, the Department pours efforts in educating professional talents who are familiar with international affairs.
- Mainland China is the biggest export market, trading partner,trade surplus source and the oversea investment destination of Taiwan. Taiwan’s economic growth, development has been closely related to Mainland China. Therefore, the Department pours efforts in educating professional talents who are familiar with Mainland China and cross-strait affairs.
- To make good use of its central geographical location advantages between the Taiwan Strait, the Department would strengthen exchanges and cooperation with well-known Universities in Mainland China and Southeast Asia, and would also organize oversea academic visits annually, in order to enhance the student’s understanding toward Mainland China as well as to grasp the pulsation of international trends.
Department Features
1. We are the only department among universities nationwide that offers courses in both international and mainland affairs, and we are named accordingly.
2. For students aspiring to pursue further studies, we offer a thesis production course to assist them in writing dissertations and preparing for graduate school entrance exams. As a result, many of our students are admitted annually to graduate programs at national universities, making us a highly successful department in terms of graduate school admission rates.
3. In addition to providing generous entrance scholarships and various types of scholarships and grants, our students also enjoy substantial benefits for island residents, supported by the Kinmen County Government.
4. Leveraging the convenient “Mini Three Links” between Kinmen and mainland China, we engage in close academic exchanges with prestigious institutions such as Xiamen University, Fuzhou University, Huaqiao University, and Jimei University. This geographical advantage facilitates the exchange of professors and students for courses and joint research discussions, positioning universities and research institutions in Fujian as an academic base for our related research.
Educational Objectives
Our overall educational objectives are as follows:
1. To cultivate talent with professional knowledge in international relations, mainland affairs, and cross-strait relations.
2. To develop individuals with a global perspective and insight into global political and economic developments.
3. To nurture talent with the ability to analyze national policies, participate in policy-making, and execute these policies.
【Master’s Program】Educational Objectives
1. To guide students in understanding global dynamics and developing professional capabilities in international and regional development.
2. To train professionals in international affairs, mainland China, and cross-strait relations.
3. To cultivate the ability to participate in and execute national policy-making in the future.
【Bachelor’s Program】 Educational Objectives
1. To guide students in understanding global dynamics and fostering a global perspective.
2. To enhance professional knowledge in international affairs, mainland China, and cross-strait relations.
3. To inspire an interest in participating in national policy-making and execution in the future.
【Bachelor’s Degree Program for Continuing Education】 Educational Objectives
1. To guide students in understanding global dynamics and fostering a global perspective.
2. To enrich professional knowledge in international affairs, mainland China, and cross-strait relations.
3. To provide a pathway for further education for students and citizens in the Kinmen region.
【Post-Baccalaureate Multidisciplinary Training Program】 Educational Objectives
1. To guide students in understanding global dynamics and fostering a global perspective.
2. To enhance professional knowledge in international affairs, mainland China, and cross-strait relations.
3. To assist students in acquiring a second specialty
Core Competencies
【Master’s Program】 Core Competencies
- Possess fundamental abilities in regional studies.
- Possess basic capabilities in international and mainland China studies.
【Bachelor’s Program】 Core Competencies
- Possess a comprehensive perspective on international affairs.
- Possess specialized knowledge in mainland China affairs.
- Possess fundamental abilities for related professional and practical work.
【Bachelor’s Degree Program for Continuing Education】 Core Competencies
- Possess a comprehensive perspective on international affairs.
- Possess specialized knowledge in mainland China affairs.
- Possess fundamental abilities to apply professional knowledge for understanding phenomena and solving problems.
【Post-Baccalaureate Multidisciplinary Training Program】Core Competencies
- Possess a comprehensive perspective on international affairs.
- Possess specialized knowledge in mainland China affairs.
- Possess fundamental abilities to apply professional knowledge for understanding phenomena and solving problems.
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Future Development
The career paths for our graduates are as follows:
1. Taking civil service examinations for positions such as diplomatic and consular personnel, international cultural and educational officers, overseas community affairs administrators, national security personnel, and investigators.
2. Working as think tank researchers, parliamentary research assistants, journalists, and professionals in multinational corporations that require expertise in global political and economic affairs.
3. Applying for domestic graduate programs in political and economic studies, diplomacy, East Asian studies, and mainland China studies, or pursuing further studies abroad in fields related to international politics and economics.
Transportation Information
- By Air: From the airport, take the bus from Shanwai Station (routes Red 1, 1A, or 3) to Jincheng Station, and then transfer to bus route 5 or 9 to reach our university.
- By Ferry (irregular service): From the Shuitou Pier on Greater Kinmen, take bus route 7 (buses run approximately every 30 minutes) to Jincheng Station, then transfer to bus route 5 or 9 to reach our university.
- Bus Timetable: http://www.kcbfa.gov.tw/showunit_mm.php?unit=2211
- By Car/Motorcycle: Drive straight along Huan Dao North Road towards the Shami direction, then turn left onto University Road and continue straight to reach our university.