National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism

University Founding Principles● Promote holistic education to cultivate outstanding talents for the hospitality and tourism industries.● Integrate theory with practice to increase students’ competitiveness.● Strengthen the cooperation between industry and academy to create a platform for hospitality research and development.● Implement lifelong learning to improve the quality of hospitality and tourism employees.● Develop international communication to promote a global outlook.Institutional Positioning● Cultivate talented leaders for the hospitality industry● Act as a key partner for business and industry● Promote a new paradigm of hospitality educationTen Special Characteristics1. We are the premier university fostering elites in the Taiwan hospitality industry, including junior-year internships in Taiwan or abroad.2. We have a professional faculty, practical programs, advanced facilities, and artistic campus environment.3. Our campus is green and flowering all year-round, resulting in a rich aesthetic atmosphere.4. We offer small classes by level to promote foreign language ability.5. Our ubiquitous on-campus Wi-Fi coverage and modern library provide students access to a wide selection of information and resources.6. Our student participation in campus community service encourages responsibility and diligence. 7. We require all freshmen live on campus to learn the virtues of mutual respect and tolerance.8. Our five-year associate degree program is service-oriented, while the bachelor degree programs emphasize management administration knowledge and skills.9. We have an overseas graduation tour gives students an international experience and expands their worldview.10. We promote close and successful cooperation with industry to emphasize that teaching and administration fit the trend of globalization.