Tunghai University
Tunghai University (THU; traditional Chinese: 東海大學; simplified Chinese: 东海大学; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tang-hái Tāi-ha̍k) is a private university in Taiwan, established in 1955. It was founded by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA). It is located in Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. The university is known for its liberal arts education.
東海大學 | |
| Motto | 求眞 篤信 力行 |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Truth, Faith, Deeds |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1955 |
| President | Kuo-En Chang |
| Location | , 24°10′41″N 120°36′13″E |
| Campus | Suburban, 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi) |
| Affiliations | Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) Council of Higher Education (ICHE) Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) The United Board Fulbright Taiwan Alliance of Asian Liberal Arts Universities (AALAU) Princeton in Asia (PIA) |
| Website | www.thu.edu.tw |
On the campus, the Luce Memorial Chapel (designed by architects Chen Chi-kwan and I. M. Pei) is a local landmark.
The university shares its name with Tokai University in Japan. The two universities have since entered a partnership agreement.
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