Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST; ) is a private university in Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan.

History

The university was originally founded in 1969 as Nan-Tai Junior College of Engineering. In 1990, it became Nan-Tai Junior College of Engineering and Business. In 1996 it was upgraded to Nan-Tai Institute of Technology and again to Southern Taiwan University of Technology in 1999. In 2007 it was upgraded to Southern Taiwan University and in 2012 it became Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology.

Administration

Chairmen

Presidents

Motto

The university's motto is Trust, justice, sincerity, honesty. "'Trust, justice, sincerity, and honesty are the basic principles of our lives. They are principles revered by ancient Eastern as well as by ancient Western sages. They are now regarded as our school motto. I hope all of us will strive to fulfill them.' —Hsin Wen-bing, 1969"

Faculties

Chinese Language Center

The Chinese Language Center at STUST was established for international students and visiting foreigners in Taiwan to help them learn Chinese as a foreign language. Classes are offered depending on the learners' needs. Currently, the center offers beginner and basic classes to assist learners in developing the four essential language skills: speech, listening, writing, and reading.

Campus

Buildings

Transportation

The university is accessible from Daqiao Station of the Taiwan Railways.