About I-Shou University

I-Shou University (ISU), formerly Kaohsiung Polytechnic Institute (KPI), was founded in 1986. I-Shou University was instituted by Mr. Lin I-Shou, Chairman of the I-Lien Group. In 1990, Mr. Lin invited Professor Shen-Li Fu to become University President. Over the past decade, ISU has expanded from only seven departments to five colleges, twenty-eight departments, and three graduate schools. The student body has also grown from 300 in 1990 to over 14,000 in 2003. As a comprehensive university, not only do we want our graduates to become professionals and men and women of integrity, but we also want to create knowledge that contributes to our society.

At ISU, 85% of the faculty hold doctoral degrees, topping other universities and colleges in Southern Taiwan. Before applying for a faculty position, a major consideration will be the applicant’s area of research interest and practical experience. As far as curriculum development and contents of instruction, ISU holds that theory and practice are both of the same importance. Classroom instruction and laboratory work are weighted equally.

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Campus life

ISU University provides an environment conducive to learning, and it is a safe and comfortable place where students may spend their time in school. There are nine dormitories accommodating 5016 students. School buses run basically on an hourly schedule, connecting the school to Kaohsiung City and environs. There are six cafeterias on campus. There are also a post office, a bookstore, and a convenience store for students to use.

One of the important dimensions of school life is to learn leadership and cooperation with others. There are 83 student clubs which provide students with an enriching college life. It is sincerely hoped that after graduation all students will become decent citizens and leaders in the world.

In terms of leisure facilities, there are a domed basketball court, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a golf course, a roller-skating rink, tennis courts, and auditoriums available for both indoor and outdoor drama performances and concerts. All facilities are opened for current students of ISU.

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Colleges & Departments

College of Science & Engineering

Biological Technology & Chemical Engineering(M.S.)
Materials Science & Engineering(M.S.)
Applied Mathematics(M.S.)
Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Civil and Ecological Engineering

College of Electrical Engineering & Information science

Information Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.)
Electrical Engineering (M.S. & Ph.D.)
Information Management (M.S.A. & Ph.D.)
Electronic Engineering (M.S.)
Communication Engineering

College of Management

Graduate School of Management (MBA, EMBA, Ph.D.)
Industrial Engineering & Management (M.A., Ph.D.)
Finance (M.B.A.)
Business Administration
International Business & Trade
Accounting
Public Policy Management

College of Language and Communication

Applied English
Applied Japanese
Mass Communication

College of Medical Sciences

Biomedical Engineering
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Biological Science & Technology
Radiation Technology
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy

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