National Kaohsiung Marine University

Taiwan is surrounded by sea on four sides. The sea has given birth to abundant diverse cultures. The sea has also given important resources for the survival of humankind. “Creating a nation from the ocean” is one of the government's policy goals. The announcement of the Ocean Policy White Paper and the National Oceans Policy Guidelines and the enactment of the White Paper on Marine Education underscore the growing importance of and the attention being paid to marine education. Among the higher educational institutions in Taiwan, National Kaohsiung Marine University is the only one with the sea as an educational focus cultivating marine affairs professionals. In the decades since its establishment, the University has trained numerous outstanding marine professionals who have made significant contributions to the economic development of our nation. With this as a foundation, the University will aggressively promote international academic and technical exchanges, lead Taiwan's marine-related industries in the pursuit of technification and sophistication, and create a bright future for our country's marine industries. Since its establishment, the university has used loyalty, trustworthiness, industriousness and bravery as its spiritual standards and educational goals. It seeks to cultivate students who have the qualities of being proactive, honest, diligent and responsible. Entrusted with the enduring mission of education, the University strives tirelessly to fulfill it by creating an exceptional learning environment to continue cultivating our country's marine affairs professionals.