【Lunghwa University of Science and Technology has been actively promoting industry-academia collaboration for many years, closely connecting with local enterprises and becoming a talent cultivation and technology center for regional industries】
Lunghwa University of Science and Technology is located at the junction of New Taipei City and Taoyuan City, surrounded by high-quality enterprises in the Guishan Industrial Zone and Huaya Technology Park, such as Compal and Quanta, contributing nearly 8% of the national industrial output annually. The university focuses on becoming a talent cultivation and technology center for regional industries, assisting in the upgrading of traditional industries and the development of emerging sectors. Based on the principles of "Pragmatism, Excellence, and Innovation," the university is committed to cultivating skilled professionals and providing innovative technical services.
To enhance students' interdisciplinary integration abilities, the university has launched the "Technical Excellence Leadership Program," inspired by the hands-on learning model of Olin College in the United States, with courses designed according to student characteristics. Students in this program select projects under the guidance of instructors and engage in teamwork to strengthen their motivation and participation. In addition to required courses, the program offers flexible elective options, allowing students to tailor their learning according to their needs while integrating industry demands through relevant project courses to enhance practical skills.
The university collaborates with 217 companies to offer 37 order-based employment programs, achieving an annual internship retention rate of over 70%. Additionally, teachers can apply for funding to support industry-academia collaboration projects, receiving corresponding rewards. To further promote such collaboration, the university has established multiple corporate research and development centers and created smart manufacturing practice environments to facilitate technology transfer and innovation in the regional industry.
Through these measures, Lunghwa University not only strengthens students' professional skills but also emphasizes the cultivation of well-rounded individuals with a humanistic outlook. The university is dedicated to becoming an outstanding applied technology institution and achieving sustainable development goals.