VOL : JAN/2024



Dear partners,
Warm Greetings from I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Time to Thrive : Jump Start 2025 with I-Shou university, welcome a year of success
Happy New Year from I-Shou University. As we embark on a fresh start in 2025, we wish you a year filled with success, joy, and unforgettable experiences. This new year presents a wonderful opportunity for personal and academic growth. Let’s set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them together.
The recent TEDxIShouUniversity event, 4th december 2024 showcased the incredible talent and diverse perspectives within our community. Four inspiring speakers shared their unique insights:

Dr. James Collins (UK)
Assistant Professor in IMEM, Dr. Collins unraveled the deep connection between music and life with his talk, “The Song Is The Thing”

Hadeel Khaswan (Palestine)
An IMBA, Hadeel celebrated cultural heritage through her exploration of Palestinian identity, “Palestinian Embroidery: A Living Archive”

Trishtend Harlie (Indonesia)
A senior in Entertainment Management, explored how creative cinematic content can reshape our perspectives on the world.

Estela Arandia (Philippines)
A sophomore in Artificial Intelligence, Estela shared her vision of leveraging AI to build sustainable and inclusive communities.
Let’s make 2025 a year full of growth, connection,
and achievement at I-Shou University
This semester, we are excited to introduce three special programs that are designed to enhance your academic journey and provide you with the tools you need to succeed in a globalized world.
- INTENSE Program (International Industrial Talents Education Special Program)
- IFP (international foundation program)
- ISU x NTU Dual Degree Program (I-Shou University x Nottingham Trent University)
offer unique opportunities for you to broaden your horizons, gain valuable skills,
and prepare for a successful career in your chosen field
As we look ahead to the new year, we invite prospective students to consider I-Shou University for their Fall 2025 intake.
Experience world-class education, immerse yourself in a diverse community, and embark on a journey of lifelong learning.
Stay tuned for more updates in our next newsletter, and let us continue to celebrate our achievements,
embrace diversity, and foster a culture of excellence at I-Shou University
It is a nice chance to have a better understanding of I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan,
and why ISU should be their next academic choice.



ISU Students Win Two Silver Medals at 2024 Tainan 400 International Chef Challenge

The Korean culinary variety show Culinary Class Wars has sparked a global discussion, and in the spirit of this excitement, Tainan, renowned as Taiwan’s gastronomic capital, hosted the 2024 Tainan 400 International Chef Challenge. Earlier this year in June, Ming-Lun Wu, a student from the Department of Culinary Arts and Gastronomy in the College of Tourism and Hospitality, won a bronze medal in the “Chocolate Works”…
Nine ISU Professors Listed in World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University in the United States has released the latest “World’s Top 2% Scientists” list, highlighting the top 2% of scientists across five major fields: natural sciences, applied sciences, health sciences, economics and social sciences, and arts and humanities. The list recognizes the elite scientists globally from a pool of 10.25 million researchers worldwide. This year, 1,759…
Universitas Brawijaya Recognizes ISU for Its Internationalization

ISU, with its abundant international resources, has long been a top choice for students from around the globe seeking overseas education, holding a prominent position in international education and academia. To foster substantive exchange in international education, the Ministry of Education introduced Universitas Brawijaya from Indonesia to visit ISU. The delegation, led by Universitas Brawijaya President Widodo, included Vice President…
ISU Builds TEDx Stage for its Students to Broaden Horizons

ISU’s annual international event, 2024 TEDxIShouUniversity, has made a spectacular debut! Organized by the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs and a student team, this year’s theme is “Green Actions, Bright Futures.” A high-standard storytelling stage was set up on campus, featuring four foreign faculty members and students from different countries…
Join our community of learners and achievers. I-Shou University is a bilingual international private university
located in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. With more than 1,500 international students from over 40 countries,
we provide a diverse learning environment and access to first-class teaching resources. Our goal is to create
an international education hub and offer an international learning platform
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” Welcome to I-Shou University, where possibilities are endless and success is within reach.
Embrace the journey ahead and make the most of the remarkable opportunities that await you.”

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