National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) formally partnered with Kun Shan University (KSU), Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU), and Fooyin University (FYU) on February 3, marking the expansion of the University Alliance launched by NCKU last year. The signing ceremony, held at the NCKU Future Venue, was attended by senior administrators and faculty from all four institutions.
 

NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen (second from right), KSU President Tien-Shang Lee (far right), CJCU President Huey-Min Sun (far left), and FYU President Chueh-Shih Lin (second from left) represent their universities at the signing ceremony.

Under the alliance framework, international students from partner universities may participate in exchange programs at NCKU and pursue seamless progression to master’s and doctoral programs. The initiative expands structured academic pathways while reinforcing Taiwan’s capacity to nurture high-level research and industry-ready professionals. 
 

President Meng-Ru Shen remarks that the signing reflects higher education’s shared commitment to public responsibility and social mission.

In his remarks, NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen emphasized that the alliance represents higher education’s collective response to demographic shifts and intensifying global competition for talent. By integrating resources across comprehensive and technological institutions, the alliance enables complementary academic training and practical engagement, encouraging international students to continue their studies and careers in Southern Taiwan.
 

Senior administrators and faculty from the four universities witness the signing ceremony.

Leaders of KSU, CJCU, and FYU highlighted the multiplied impact of cross-institutional collaboration, noting that resource sharing and coordinated talent cultivation can generate outcomes greater than individual efforts. Vice President for International Affairs Sun-Yuan Hsieh further outlined strategic measures within the University Alliance, including overseas high school partnerships, joint graduate scholarship programs, and industry collaboration mechanisms designed to address projected high-level talent shortages. 
 

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NCKU Vice President for International Affairs Sun-Yuan Hsieh presents the university alliance framework.

Since its launch in July 2025, the NCKU-led University Alliance has evolved into a coordinated platform linking academic training, graduate progression, and industry engagement. With the addition of KSU, CJCU, and FYU, the alliance now constitutes a fully integrated academic pipeline in Southern Taiwan, broadening opportunities for international students while strengthening the region’s capacity to attract, cultivate, and retain globally competitive talent.