Chang Jung Christian University is a privately funded, research-intensive, Presbyterian, co-educational university located in Gueiren District, Tainan, Taiwan. Chang Jung means everlasting glory in Mandarin. In association with the Presbyterian beliefs, CJCU is committed in developing the God-given gifts and abilities of each student with love, respect, and service. Even though the university was founded in 1993, the university's vision began more than a hundred years ago, in 1885, with the founding of the first Western-methodology high school in Taiwan, Chang Jung Senior High School.

CJCU seek to offer forward-looking academic programs of the highest quality which will prepare learners of all ages to contribute to a sustainable, knowledge-based economy that preserves the integrity of the Earth’s ecosystems for future generations. Chang Jung Christian University aims to establish a campus with freedom, democracy, diversity, and an open academic atmosphere; to unveil paths for lifelong learning; to cultivate outstanding youth with critical thinking, adaptability for innovation, excellent leadership, forward-looking and broad perspectives, in hopes that they will become highly qualified intellectuals and modern citizens who have universal love, righteousness, to be of service and dedication.

Overview

Chang Jung Christian University places a high value on its relationships with partner schools, research agencies, churches, and other organizations around the world. As a Christian university, the institution seek to live out a gospel message that is for all peoples. As CJCU press toward the goal of greater internationalization, they remain committed to the beauty and diversity of local culture. Chang Jung Christian University seeks to carry on the historical traditions and rich cultural heritage of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. As it pursues its goal of sustainable, holistic education, CJCU strives to continue the devotion to God, the love of wisdom, and the commitment to education shown by the early Presbyterian missionaries. 

The University values diversity and openness and seeks to cultivate a lifelong love of learning, critical thinking, excellence in leadership, innovation, and vision for the future. By striving to provide the finest education possible in each of its five colleges, CJCU is responding to the divine call to “pass the torch” to the next generation and to raise up individuals of exemplary character who will excel in their fields and shine among their 21st-century contemporaries.

Why Chang Jung Christian University?

• CJCU emphasizes community; they believe that learning should take place in the context of caring relationships.
• CJCU emphasizes service to humanity: “to serve, not to be served.”
• As a Christian university, the institution value each student as an individual with unique God-given gifts and callings, and they place a strong value on justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship of the environment.
• CJCU is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan, a proponent of high-quality education and a strong advocate of local culture and Taiwan’s indigenous peoples. As a community made up of people from many faith backgrounds and cultures, they share a deep love for Taiwan.
• With the opening of the Shalun Line in January 2011, CJCU is the only university in Taiwan with its own rail station. The rail link makes it possible to travel from any station on the Taiwan High-Speed Rail or from Taiwan’s conventional rail system to the front gate of the University.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it