Historical Development

SUSTAINABILITY
ASIA UNIVERSITY
ESTABLISHED 2001

亞洲大學永續發展與校史大事紀 Asia University Sustainability and History Timeline

全台第 17 Ranked 17th in Taiwan 《遠見》2026台灣最佳大學總榜
(普大私校非醫學類第 1 名) Global Views Monthly 2026 Taiwan's Best Universities (No. 1 among Private Comprehensive Non-Medical Universities)
躍升 67 名 Climbed 67 Places QS 2027 世界最佳大學排名
(全球第 649 名 / 私校非醫大第 1) QS World University Rankings 2027 (Global No. 649 / No. 1 among Private Non-Medical Universities)
私大非醫第 1 No. 1 Private Non-Medical US News 2026-2027 全球最佳大學
(13個學科全面上榜、全台第 6) U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 (13 Disciplines Ranked / 6th in Taiwan Overall)
非醫學類奪冠 Top in Non-Medical Category THE 2026 亞洲區大學排名
(穩居全台私立學校前三強) Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026 (Firmly Secured Top 3 among Private Universities in Taiwan)
全球 201-300 Ranked 201-300 Globally THE 2026 世界大學影響力排名
全台並列第11名、私立大學並列第5名、非醫學類私立大學第3名 THE Impact Rankings 2026 (Tied for 11th in Taiwan, Tied for 5th among Private Universities, 3rd among Private Non-Medical Universities)
私大第 1 名 No. 1 Private University QS 世界大學永續排名世界 627
(全台總排行前 11 強) QS World University Rankings: Sustainability (Global No. 627 / Top 11 in Taiwan)
 
Vision & History

重視人文、教研、國際化與永續發展的大學 A University Emphasizing Humanity, Teaching & Research, Internationalization, and Sustainability

本校成立已邁入第 25 年，以「國際一流大學」為願景，秉持「健康、關懷、創新、卓越」之校訓精神。在辦學績效、社會責任實踐（USR）以及環境永續指標中全方位展現非凡實力，培育具備國際競爭力的綠領卓越人才。

Entering its 25th year since establishment, Asia University takes "World-Class University" as its vision and upholds the school motto of "Health, Caring, Innovation, and Excellence." The university comprehensively demonstrates extraordinary strength in academic performance, University Social Responsibility (USR) practices, and environmental sustainability indicators, cultivating outstanding green-collar talents with global competitiveness.

#Health #Care #Innovation #Sustainability
 
  • 成立臺中健康暨管理學院籌備處 (蔡長海、林增連先生創辦) Established the Preparatory Office of Taichung Healthcare and Management College (Founded by Mr. Chang-Hai Tsai and Mr. Tseng-Lien Lin).
 
  • 當年2月正式向教育部提出設校申請 (89)台中管理字第2001號 Officially submitted the school establishment application to the Ministry of Education in February of that year (Document No. (89)-Taichung-Management-2001).
  • 當年9月取得教育部同意許可籌設函台 (89)高( )字第89122848號 Received the Ministry of Education's official approval letter for preparation in September of that year (Document No. (89)-Higher-Education-89122848).
 
  • 通過教育部立案審查正式招生。 Passed the Ministry of Education's official registration review and commenced formal student enrollment.
  • 美國西北大學電機工程與電腦科學博士蔡進發教授由美返台就任第一任校長。 Professor Jeffrey J. P. Tsai, PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Northwestern University (USA), returned to Taiwan to assume office as the inaugural President.
  • 設17大學部學系、10碩士班、5碩士專班、5二技部 (分為健康、管理及資訊等三學群)。 Established 17 undergraduate departments, 10 master's programs, 5 executive master's programs, and 5 two-year technical programs (structured into Health, Management, and Information Science fields).
 
  • 第一屆畢業生受證受獎儀式。 The graduation and award presentation ceremony for the inaugural graduating class.
  • 獲國科會提升私立大學研究能量計畫，總補助金額逾2,000萬元，為創校初期第一個大型跨領域研究計畫。 Secured the National Science Council's project to enhance research capacity in private universities, with a total subsidy exceeding NT$20 million, marking the first major interdisciplinary research project since founding.
 
  • 蔡文祥教授接任第二任校長. Professor Wen-Hsiang Tsai assumed office as the second President.
  • 大學校務評鑑獲私校(三)組第一名。 Ranked 1st in the Private School (Group 3) category in the National University Institutional Evaluation.
 
  • 奉准改名為亞洲大學。 Officially approved by the Ministry of Education to be renamed Asia University.
  • 設置「健康學院」、「資訊學院」、「管理學院」、「文理學院」。 Established the College of Health Science, College of Information Science, College of Management, and College of Humanities and Sciences.
 
  • 首獲教育部教學卓越計畫獎助5,500萬元。 First awarded NT$55 million under the Ministry of Education's Teaching Excellence Project.
  • 95學年度新增「資訊工程學系博士班」。 Added the Ph.D. Program in Computer Science and Information Engineering for the 2006 academic year.
  • 張紘炬教授接任第三任校長。 Professor Horng-Jinh Chang assumed office as the third President.
  • 創意設計學院大樓暨圖書館落成。 Inaugurated the College of Creative Design Building and the University Library.
  • 榮獲教育部教學卓越計畫獎助5,665萬元。 Awarded an additional NT$56.65 million under the Ministry of Education's Teaching Excellence Project.
 
  • 「文理學院」更名為「人文社會學院」，增設「創意設計學院」。 The College of Humanities and Sciences was renamed the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; the College of Creative Design was newly added.
  • 96 學年度新增「健康管理研究所博士班」、「生物科技與生物資訊學系(生物資訊組)博士班」。 Added the Ph.D. Program in Health Management and Ph.D. Program in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (Bioinformatics Section) for the 2007 academic year.
  • 擴增大學部至21系、16碩士班、6碩士專班、3博士班. Expanded the university to 21 undergraduate departments, 16 master's programs, 6 executive master's programs, and 3 doctoral programs.
  • 榮獲教育部教學卓越計畫獎助5,948萬2,500元。 Awarded NT$59,482,500 under the Ministry of Education's Teaching Excellence Project.
 
  • 教育部「大學系所評鑑」，21個學系、博士班全數通過。 All 21 departments and doctoral programs successfully passed the Ministry of Education's University Department Evaluation.
  • 榮獲教育部98至99年度教學卓越計畫獎助8,300萬元。 Awarded NT$83 million for the 2009-2010 academic years under the Ministry of Education's Teaching Excellence Project.
  • 「大學校院師資培育評鑑」(幼兒教育)獲評為「一等」。 Evaluated as "First Class" in the Teacher Education Evaluation for Early Childhood Education.
 
  • 「大專校院體育專案評鑑」獲評為「第一等」。 Evaluated as "First Class" in the Special Evaluation of Physical Education in Higher Education Institutions.
  • 98學年度增設「企業經濟與策略博士班」。 Added the Ph.D. Program in Business Economics and Strategy for the 2009 academic year.
  • 蔡進發教授接任第四任校長。 Professor Jeffrey J. P. Tsai assumed office as the fourth President.
 
  • 【綠色啟航】正式簽署國際「塔樂禮宣言」，並榮獲世界綠能大學全球第 29 名，全力奠定綠色永續校園重要基礎。 [Green Voyage] Officially signed the international Talloires Declaration and was ranked 29th globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, laying a solid foundation for a green and sustainable campus.
  • 蔡進發校長主持之「阿拉伯芥整合系統生物學研究」計畫，獲國科會補助1,440萬6,000元。 The "Arabidopsis Integrated Systems Biology Research" project directed by President Jeffrey J. P. Tsai received a subsidy of NT$14,406,000 from the National Science Council.
  • 林俊義院長主持藥用菇類計畫，獲國科會補助1,800萬元. The medicinal mushroom research project led by Dean Chun-Yi Lin secured a subsidy of NT$18 million from the National Science Council.
  • 增設「數位媒體設計博士班」、「時尚設計學系」、「國際學院」。 Added the Ph.D. Program in Digital Media Design, Department of Fashion Design, and International College.
  • 榮獲教育部獎勵私立大學校院校務發展計畫之獎勵及補助經費 8,568萬2,979元。 Awarded NT$85,682,979 in rewards and subsidies under the Ministry of Education's Private University Institutional Development Plan.
 
  • 榮獲教育部100至101年度教學卓越計畫獎助經費4,668萬元。 Awarded NT$46.68 million for the 2011-2012 academic years under the Ministry of Education's Teaching Excellence Project.
  • 「教育部第二次大學校務評鑑」，5大評鑑項目全數通過。 Successfully passed all 5 major evaluation categories in the Ministry of Education's Second University Institutional Evaluation.
  • 101學年度新增「創意商品設計學系碩士班」15名。 Added 15 openings for the Master's Program in the Department of Creative Product Design for the 2012 academic year.
 
  • 世界綠能大學排名第29名，並順利榮獲 TAF ISO 50001 能源管理系統國際認證。 Ranked 29th globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and successfully achieved the international TAF ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification.
  • 榮獲教育部獎勵私立大學校院校務發展計畫之獎勵及補助經費 9,720萬9,288元。 Awarded NT$97,209,288 under the Ministry of Education's Private University Institutional Development Plan.
  • 英國泰晤士報(THE)「2014金磚五國及新興經濟體國家大學」排名第53名。 Ranked 53rd globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2014.
  • 「教育部鼓勵學生參加藝術與設計類國際競賽」計畫獲獎總數排名，名列高教體系第1名。 Ranked 1st among comprehensive universities in total awards under the Ministry of Education's Program for Encouraging Students to Participate in International Artistic and Design Contests.
 
  • 由普立茲克建築獎大師安藤忠雄設計的「亞洲現代美術館」隆重開幕。 The grand opening of the Asia University Museum of Modern Art, designed by world-renowned Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate Tadao Ando.
  • 連續第8年獲得教育部評選為教學卓越大學，累計金額共4億2,749萬元。 Recognized as a Teaching Excellence University by the Ministry of Education for the 8th consecutive year, with cumulative funding reaching NT$427.49 million.
  • 教育部核准籌設附屬醫院暨附設護理之家。 Approved by the Ministry of Education to plan and establish the affiliated hospital and its attached nursing home.
  • THE「2014亞洲前100名最佳大學」排名第83名。 Ranked 83rd in the THE Asia University Rankings 2014.
 
  • 榮獲台中市環保貢獻獎肯定。 Honored with the Taichung City Environmental Protection Contribution Award.
  • THE「2014新興大學」排名第99名；德國「漢諾威iF設計獎大學世界排名」第28名。 Ranked 99th globally in the THE 100 Under 50 Rankings 2014 and 28th globally in the iF Design Award University Rankings.
  • 「健康學院」更名為「醫學暨健康學院」；「資訊學院」更名為「資訊電機學院」。 The College of Health Science was renamed the College of Medical and Health Science; the College of Information Science was renamed the College of Information and Electrical Engineering.
 
  • 連續第10年獲教學卓越大學，獲得104-105兩年期1億2千萬元高額補助。 Selected as a Teaching Excellence University for the 10th consecutive year, securing a major grant of NT$120 million for the two-year cycle (2015-2016).
  • 藝術與設計類國際競賽獲獎總數再度蟬聯全國第1名。 Retained the 1st place nationwide in total awards won at international art and design competitions.
  • 增設「學士後獸醫學系」、「職能治療學系」、「聽力暨語言治療學系」。 Newly established the Post-Baccalaureate Department of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Occupational Therapy, and Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
  • US News「2017全球最佳大學」排名第969名。 Ranked 969th globally in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2017.
 
  • 「食品安全檢測中心」通過認證正式升格為國家級實驗室。 The Food Safety Inspection Center achieved official certification and was upgraded to a national-level laboratory.
  • 成立「金融科技與區塊鏈研究中心」。 Established the Fintech and Blockchain Research Center.
  • 榮獲教育部獎勵私立大學校院校務發展計畫經費1億0,028萬3,709元。 Awarded NT$100,283,709 under the Ministry of Education's Private University Institutional Development Plan.
  • THE「2017亞洲300大」第181-190名。 Ranked 181-190 in the THE Asia University Rankings 2017.
 
  • 管理學院正式通過美國最高榮譽 AACSB 國際商管品質認證。 The College of Management officially earned the prestigious AACSB international accreditation, the gold standard for business education.
  • 與中國醫藥大學聯合成立「3D列印醫療研發中心」。 Jointly established the 3D Printing Medical Research and Development Center with China Medical University.
  • 教育部正式核准成立「中亞聯合大學系統」。 Officially approved by the Ministry of Education to form the "China Medical University and Asia University (EUA) Joint University System."
 
  • 前瞻因應全球浪潮，正式成立「人工智慧學院 (AI Academy)」。 Proactively matching global waves, the Artificial Intelligence Academy (AI Academy) was officially established.
  • THE「2018千禧年全球大學」排名第31名。 Ranked 31st globally in the THE Millennium Universities Rankings 2018.
  • 蔡進發校長榮獲中華民國管理科學學會頒發「十大傑出校長獎」。 President Jeffrey J. P. Tsai was honored with the "Top Ten Outstanding Presidents Award" by the Chinese Management Association.
 
  • THE「2019世界大學影響力排名」名列全球第107名。 Ranked 107th globally in the THE University Impact Rankings 2019.
  • 教育部正式核准成立「護理學院」。 Officially authorized by the Ministry of Education to establish the College of Nursing.
  • 榮獲教育部獎勵私立大學校院校務發展計畫經費1億0,205萬 4,839元。 Awarded NT$102,054,839 under the Ministry of Education's Private University Institutional Development Plan.
 
  • THE「2020亞洲地區最佳大學」第146名；THE「2021世界最佳大學']第805名。 Ranked 146th in the THE Asia University Rankings 2020; ranked 805th in the THE World University Rankings 2021.
  • 新設「醫學檢驗暨生物技術學系」，完備醫學與永續大健康拼圖。 Launched the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, completing the strategic puzzle for medical and sustainable healthcare.
 
  • 正式簽署「聯合國 2050 淨零碳排宣言」，將低碳與環境足跡管理深化融入校務發展中。 Officially signed the UN 2050 Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Declaration, deeply weaving low-carbon and environmental footprint management into institutional strategies.
  • THE「2022世界最佳大學」大躍進至第586名。 Achieved an impressive surge to 586th globally in the THE World University Rankings 2022.
  • 管理學院獲評為教育部EMI雙語重點培育學院。 The College of Management was designated a key EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) cultivation college by the Ministry of Education.
 
  • 【智慧治理】自主研發 AuTalk 智慧校園物聯網與大數據平台，全面導入 AI 進行精準能源治理，榮獲 ESG 永續創新獎。 [Smart Governance] Independently developed "AuTalk," a smart campus IoT and big data platform, deploying AI for precise energy governance and winning the ESG Sustainable Innovation Award.
  • 正式簽署「大學永續發展倡議書」，全校全面啟動淨零策略路徑。 Officially signed the "University Sustainable Development Initiative Declaration," fully initiating the net-zero strategic path.
  • THE「2022亞洲區最佳大學」高居第78名；全校共有15位教授入選「全球前2%頂尖科學家」。 Ranked 78th in the THE Asia University Rankings 2022; a total of 15 professors were named among the "World's Top 2% Scientists."
  • 成立「人工智慧及網路安全研究創新中心」；全台首創「未來護理中心」。 Founded the Research and Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, alongside Taiwan's pioneering "Future Nursing Center."
 
  • 全校全面推動生成式 AI 應用，訂為「生成式AI年」，成立專屬 AMD 實驗室。 Fully spearheaded generative AI applications across the university, designating it as the "Year of Generative AI" and building a dedicated AMD Lab.
  • 校務永續發展處與永續推動辦公室完成全面性盤查，永續報告書正式獲得瑞士 SGS 第三方公正機構合規驗證。 The Office of Institutional Sustainability Development and the Sustainability Promotion Office completed a total emissions inventory; the Sustainability Report formally secured compliance verification from Swiss SGS.
  • 16位教授入選「2022全球前2%頂尖科學家」；亞洲現代美術館舉辦開館10週年國際特展。 16 professors were listed among the "2022 World's Top 2% Scientists"; the Asia University Museum of Modern Art presented an international special exhibition for its 10th anniversary.
 
  • 【卓越新里程】正式啟動「摘星計畫」，對標 AASHE STARS 國際技術 benchmarking 評級系統，爭取世界級高榮譽永續認證。 [New Milestone of Excellence] Formally launched the "Star Catching Project," benchmarking against the international AASHE STARS rating system to seek world-class top-tier sustainability certification.
  • 亞大衍生企業研發的「智能心胸比估算系統」獲得國科會列為前瞻生醫亮點；智慧居家血液透析系統勇奪「國家新創獎」。 The "Intelligent Cardiothoracic Ratio Estimation System" developed by an AU spinoff was selected as an advanced biomedical highlight by the National Science Council; the Smart Home Hemodialysis System won the prestigious "National Innovation Award."
  • THE「2025世界最佳大學」高居全台第6名、ARWU世界大學學術表現全球第747名。 Ranked 6th in Taiwan in the THE World University Rankings 2025 and 747th globally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
 
  • 【台灣企業永續獎】亞大榮獲「2025台灣大學永續獎」之「績優大學」、「永續報告書銀獎」，連續3年獲肯定 [Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards] Asia University won the "Highly Commended University" and "Sustainability Report Silver Award" in the 2025 Taiwan University Sustainability Awards, marked by 3 consecutive years of recognition.
  • 2026年英國 QS 世界大學永續排名（Sustainability）高居世界第627名、全台第11名，躍登私校第一！ Ranked 627th globally and 11th in Taiwan in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, leading as No. 1 among private schools!
  • 通過教育部第四期補助「社會責任實踐 (USR) 計畫」共4項，每年獲1,600餘萬元專案經費。 Approved for 4 projects under the 4th phase of the Ministry of Education's University Social Responsibility (USR) Program, securing over NT$16 million in annual grant funding.
  • 2026年 THE 跨學科大學排名世界第141名、全台第6名；邀請2024年諾貝爾經濟學獎得主羅賓教授蒞校對談。 Ranked 141st globally and 6th in Taiwan in the THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026; hosted 2024 Nobel laureate in Economics, Professor James A. Robinson, for a campus dialogue.
  • 「藝術與設計類國際競賽計畫 (IDC)」再度蟬聯全台第一名；護理學院奪「2025大學社會責任實踐 USR EXPO 博覽會」首獎。 The "International Design Competition (IDC) Project for Art and Design" once again ranked 1st in Taiwan; the College of Nursing won the top prize at the 2025 USR EXPO.
 
  • 【英國泰晤士報高等教育特刊】2026世界最佳大學全台並列第 3 名、全國私立大學第 2 名，SDG15陸地生態進入全球前百大 [Times Higher Education] Tied for 3rd in Taiwan and 2nd among private universities in the World University Rankings 2026, with SDG 15 (Life on Land) entering the global top 100.
  • 【英國泰晤士報高等教育特刊】2026年世界大學影響力排名全球201至300名，在全台並列第11名、私立大學並列第5名、非醫學類私立大學第3名。 [Times Higher Education] Ranked 201-300 globally in the University Impact Rankings 2026, tying for 11th in Taiwan, 5th among private universities, and 3rd among private non-medical universities.
  • 【QS排名】2027年 QS 世界大學排名，在台灣27所進榜大學中，亞大國內排名由去年第15名躍升至第13名，持續穩居台灣私立非醫學大學第一名，總排名躍升67名 創歷年最佳成績 [QS Rankings] In the QS World University Rankings 2027, among 27 ranked universities in Taiwan, AU's domestic rank advanced from 15th to 13th, holding strong as the No. 1 private non-medical university in Taiwan, with its total global ranking surging by 67 slots to achieve its best historical record.
  • 【U.S. News and World Report】US News 2026-2027 全球排名第721位，在亞洲區排名第222位，在全台灣所有大學中位居第6 [U.S. News and World Report] Ranked 721st globally, 222nd in Asia, and 6th among all universities in Taiwan in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026-2027.
  • 【遠見雜誌】2026台灣最佳大學「綜合績效總榜」榮登全台第 17 名、一般大學第 13 名、私校第 6 名，並高居普大私校「非醫學類第一名」！ [Global Views Monthly] Awarded 17th in Taiwan overall, 13th among comprehensive universities, 6th among private universities, and secured the definitive No. 1 spot among private comprehensive non-medical universities in the 2026 Taiwan's Best Universities Ranking!