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. Cultivating talents with a global perspective and insight into global political and economic developments.
2. Cultivating professionals with expertise in mainland China affairs and cross-strait relations.
3. Cultivating individuals with the ability to analyze national policies, participate in policy-making, and execute policies.
【Master’s Program】Educational Objectives
1. Cultivate professional expertise in international relations and regional political and economic development.
2. Develop specialized knowledge in the study of mainland China and cross-strait relations.
3. Foster the ability to participate in national policy formulation and implementation in the future.
【Bachelor’s Program】 Educational Objectives
1. Guide students in understanding global development trends and cultivating a global perspective.
2. Enrich professional knowledge in international relations, mainland China, and cross-strait affairs.
3. Develop students’ interest and ability to participate in national policy formulation and implementation in the future.
【Bachelor’s Degree Program for Continuing Education】 Educational Objectives
1. Guide students in understanding global development trends and cultivating a global perspective.
2. Enrich professional knowledge in international relations, mainland China, and cross-strait affairs.
3. Provide educational opportunities for students and citizens in the Kinmen region, fostering their interest in national policy formulation and implementation.
【Post-Baccalaureate Multidisciplinary Training Program】 Educational Objectives
1. Guide students in understanding global development trends and cultivating a global perspective.
2. Enrich professional knowledge in international relations, mainland China, and cross-strait affairs.
3. Assist students in acquiring a second specialty and foster their interest in national policy formulation and implementation.
The Correspondence Table of Program-Specific Core Competencies and Overall Core Competencies for Each Class.
Class | Specific core competencies | macro perspective ability | professional analytical ability | communication skills | critical thinking and judgment ability | social awareness |
Master’s program | Possess fundamental capabilities in international and regional studies. | ● | ● | ● | ||
Possess fundamental capabilities in mainland China and cross-strait studies. | ● | ● | ● | |||
Possess basic capabilities to engage in relevant professional fields and policy formulation. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Bachelor’s program | Possess a broad international and regional perspective. | ● | ● | ● | ||
Possess fundamental knowledge of mainland China and cross-strait affairs. | ● | ● | ● | |||
Possess basic capabilities to engage in relevant professional and practical work. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Bachelor’s degree program for continuing education | Possess a broad international and regional perspective. | ● | ● | ● | ||
Possess fundamental knowledge of mainland China and cross-strait affairs. | ● | ● | ● | |||
Possess basic abilities to understand phenomena and solve problems. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Post-Baccalaureate Multidisciplinary Training Program | Possess a broad international and regional perspective. | ● | ● | ● | ||
Possess fundamental knowledge of mainland China and cross-strait affairs. | ● | ● | ● | |||
Possess basic abilities to understand phenomena and solve problems. | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Core Competencies
【Master’s Program】 Core Competencies
- Possess fundamental capabilities in international and regional studies.
- Possess fundamental capabilities in mainland China and cross-strait studies.
- Possess fundamental capabilities in relevant professional fields and policy formulation.
【Bachelor’s Program】 Core Competencies
- Possess a broad international and regional perspective.
- Possess fundamental knowledge of mainland China and cross-strait affairs.
- Possess basic competencies for engaging in relevant professional and practical work.
【Bachelor’s Degree Program for Continuing Education】 Core Competencies
- Possess a broad international and regional perspective.
- Possess fundamental knowledge of mainland China and cross-strait affairs.
- Possess basic abilities to understand phenomena and solve problems.
【Post-Baccalaureate Multidisciplinary Training Program】Core Competencies
- Possess a broad international and regional perspective.
- Possess fundamental knowledge of mainland China and cross-strait affairs.
- Possess basic skills in understanding phenomena and solving problems.
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Future Development
The career paths for our graduates are as follows:
1. Apply for civil service exams for foreign consular officers, international cultural and educational personnel, overseas Chinese affairs administrators, foreign affairs police officers, national security personnel, and investigators.
2. Apply for civil service exams for national security personnel, investigators, and research and administrative personnel in cross-strait relations departments (such as Mainland Affairs Council, Straits Exchange Foundation).
3. Work as researchers in public and private think tanks (including political party think tanks), researchers in non-profit organizations, and assistants in national and local legislatures.
4.Work in large enterprises, multinational corporations, or Taiwanese-owned businesses in the fields of economics and trade, requiring professional knowledge of mainland China and global political and economic affairs.
5.Work in the field of mass media, film and television media, or social media, serving as journalists for international, cross-strait, or mainland China news.
6.Apply for graduate programs in domestic fields such as political economy, diplomacy, East Asia, or mainland China studies, or pursue further education abroad in international political economy or related fields.
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.