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To broaden the international perspectives of administrative staff and strengthen collaborations with overseas sister universities, National Central University (NCU), led by Vice President for International Affairs Dr. Hsu Hsieh-Lung, conducted an overseas benchmarking study from October 22 to October 26 at Chung-Ang University in Korea and Chuo University in Japan. The exchange covered areas such as marketing strategies, faculty and staff hiring, financial management, and services for international students. Through learning from the experiences of these Korean and Japanese institutions, NCU aims to elevate its own administrative and academic excellence.
These three sister universities, all named “Central University,” are located in East Asia and each boasts over a century of history. Chung-Ang University in Seoul, with a 108-year legacy and nearly 40,000 students, is managed with a corporate approach to meet the demands of globalization. Known for its strong corporate identity, the university prioritizes new faculty recruitment and is celebrated for its programs in the arts, film, and performing arts, as well as its leading research in chemistry and pharmaceuticals. Chung-Ang University began its partnership with National Central University in Taiwan in 2010, facilitating mutual student exchange.
This visit was hosted by Dr. Sang-Gue Park, President of Chung-Ang University, along with two Vice Presidents. A large electronic display at the university’s entrance warmly greeted the delegation from National Central University, Taiwan. In addition to presentations and discussions, a campus tour was arranged. Thanks to the influence of the College of Arts, the campus buildings, library, dining facilities, and student dormitories all reflect a rich cultural and artistic atmosphere.
Chuo University in Tokyo, with a 139-year history and over 600,000 alumni—collectively known as " Chuo Community"—is renowned for its programs in law, business, and economics. Its law school, in particular, is considered one of the top legal education institutions in Japan. During this visit, Vice President Maki Kunimatsu hosted the delegation, with discussions divided into four groups. At the end of the meeting, both parties exchanged gifts, and Dr. Hsu Hsieh-Lung, NCU’s Vice President for International Affairs, presented a photo album titled Cherry Blossoms of Friendship in appreciation of Chuo University’s gift of cherry trees to NCU.
NCU have maintained a close and friendly relationship with these two universities over the years. In 2011, Chuo University’s President Kazuyuki Nagai, along with alumnus and former Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu, visited Taiwan to gift 50 cherry trees, which they personally planted. In 2017, Vice President Shunichi Kato led a delegation to advance a dual doctoral degree partnership between the institutions. Most recently, in April of this year, current President Hisashi Kawai visited NCU, further strengthening the collaboration by signing a dual-degree agreement between the engineering and science colleges of both universities.
