Chang Jung Christian University

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.