National United University

國立聯合大學（英語：National United University），簡稱聯大，是一所位於臺灣苗栗縣的私人辦學學校，原為經濟部指派地方仕紳籌設私立聯合工專，後來先是改隸為國立專科學校，再改制為國立大學。教育目標秉承「誠、敬、勤、新」校訓，培育敬業樂群、創新精進、具有社會責任使命和擅長領導與管理的專業人才。在此教育目標下，重視學生「誠：誠意正心、關懷群己；敬：敬始慎終、崇法尚禮；勤：勤勞務實、樂觀積極；新：新猷舊業、擇善而從」基本素養與「應用理論與實務的能力，整合科技與人文的能力，管理心智與生活的能力，實踐負責與盡職的能力」核心能力之培養。Educational GoalsThe central goals of the University, in accordance with the University Law, are to facilitate academic research, empower the students for the future, promote culture, carry out social responsibilities and expedite national development. With “Honesty, Respect, Diligence and Creativity” as its motto, the University is to educate the students to become not only responsible and responsive but also creative and devoted professionals who are capable of demonstrating good leadership and management skills.ProspectsThe planning of National United University was grounded on its previous solid foundation. The ultimate goal of the University, aligned with the need for local and national development, is to establish a higher educational institution with global perspectives. Knowledge, Information Science and Management of Technology (KIM) have remained three objectives for the development of the University, and the world-wide renowned universities its models. To advance toward an internationalized education and research institution, NUU will extensively invite internationally recognized scholars to the campus and encourage its faculty and students to conduct academic study abroad. It is also anticipated that the University will become one that values knowledge enrichment and inspiration, character cultivation (refinement), creativity and innovation. Based on the addressed philosophy, the planned objectives and directions of development are Establishment of a fundamental framework for the administration of an internationalized institution. Gateway to the internationalized knowledge and perspectives. Enhancement and breakthrough of academic research.