About

I-SHOU UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE

I-Shou University (ISU) is situated in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung. Founded in 1986 by Mr. I-Shou Lin in memory of his mother, its initial goal was to bring benefit to the villages and towns in the area where he started his business. The first student intake was in 1990, and over the years, the university has developed to its current size of 9 colleges, 43 departments, 15 master’s programs, and 7 doctoral programs. Among 9 colleges at ISU, International College is the college that uses English as a medium of instruction. There are approximately 15,000 students. About 1,500 students are overseas students from 49 nationalities. In total, there 500 full-time faculty members, 90% of whom possess a doctoral degree, making it a young and promising institution of higher education with a great potential.

ISU has been ranked by Times Higher Education (THE) University ranking among the top 250 young universities globally and the top 300 universities in Asia in 2018. The International College, College of Management, College of Tourism and Hospitality received AACSB accreditation simultaneously on their first attempt, the only recorded instance of this in AACSB’s 100-year history.

I-Shou University aims to be an international comprehensive university that champions Intellectual innovation, Social engagement, and Universal sustainability.  

LEARNING ADVANTAGES

With the support of E United Group, ISU provides substantial offers to recruit faculty members with research specialties and practical experience from different disciplines and professions. In regard to curriculum design, ISU underlines the importance of both theory and practice and incorporates them into teaching and experiments. Faculty members are encouraged to guide students in conducting not only research in their respective fields but also in interdisciplinary studies. To create a diverse situated learning environment, ISU has set up well-equipped laboratories for different disciplines, established the Chinese Culture Classroom and the Japanese Culture Classroom, and put up bilingual signs on campus. In addition, the establishment of the Teaching and Practice Headquarters gives ISU students a head start on gaining practical experience. ISU students may also take internships in the affiliates of E United Group or E-Da World based on their professions and needs. Hands-on experience gained before graduation is not only a great boost to students’ employability but a guarantee for their career success.

INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

To broaden students’ international horizons and improve their competitive edge, ISU has entered into a partnership with hundreds of institutions in Europe, the United States, Australia and Asia. Every year, ISU sends outstanding faculty members and students to partner institutions for visits and exchange and holds international conferences for academic exchanges. To stay competitive in the global market of higher education, ISU has adopted a series of measures, including but not limited to recruiting international students, creating a total immersion learning environment in English, enhancing local students’ English proficiency, and offering courses taught only in English. ISU offers various types of scholarships, such as Shue-Hai Scholarship, Shue-Wen Scholarship, and MOE Study Abroad Scholarship, to provide its students with an opportunity to take part in study tours or study abroad. 

In addition to scholarships available at ISU, students are encouraged to enroll in double-degree programs developed by ISU and partner institutions. These measures provide an excellent platform for linking our outstanding students with the international community.

A WEALTH OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES

E United Group, to which ISU is affiliated, engages in the businesses of manufacturing, medical services, education, as well as real estate & leisure development. In addition to Yieh Phui Enterprise Co., Ltd. and Yieh United Steel Corporation (ranked 3rd place in stainless steel production worldwide), E United Group owns Yieh Phui Polyester Pre-Painted Steel Sheets Company, E-Da Hospital, Eliter International Corp., E-Da Royal Hotel, E-Da Skylark Hotel, E-Da Theme Park, etc. With the generous financial support from E United Group, ISU has equipment and facilities that are unparalleled among other universities in Taiwan. Also, ISU is one of the few comprehensive universities that values both theory and practice and is cognizant of and responsive to the needs of industries.

In addition to collaboration with the affiliates of E United Group, ISU actively seeks opportunities to work with other business entities for internship programs. By so doing, ISU students are provided with more hands-on experience that would prepare them for the job market in different sectors. ISU also forges industry-university collaboration alliances with over 450 business entities, including industries of technology, electronics, medical services, iron & steel, hospitality, department stores, and hotels. ISU aspires to meet the needs of different industries, cultivate professional talents, and carry out university-specific research projects.