Taipei City University of Science and Technology
The Taipei City University of Science and Technology is a technological university located in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including engineering, business, design, humanities, and social sciences. It is divided into six colleges: the College of Engineering, College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Business, College of Design, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education.
History
TPCU's original name "Kuang Wu" is derived from Emperor Guangwu of Han. After entering the 21st century, new school names such as "Northern Taiwan" and "Taipei" were successively used.Junior college
- 1971: Kuang Wu Industry Junior College
- 1994: Kuang Wu Industry and Commerce Junior College
Technological institute
- 2000: Kuang Wu Institute of Technology
- 2004: Northern Taiwan Institute of Science and Technology
- 2006: Technology and Science Institute of Northern Taiwan
Technological university
- 2012: Taipei Chengshih University of Science and Technology
- 2015: Taipei City University of Science and Technology
Faculties
- College of Engineering
- College of Business and Management
- College of Human Ecology
Transportation
The university is accessible within walking distance north west of Zhongyi Station of Taipei Metro.Notable people
- Alien Huang - Taiwanese singer, actor, television presenter, illustrator and fashion designer
- Ming Jie - Taiwanese actor and singer
- Kent Tsai - Taiwanese actor
- Huang Hsiu-meng – member of the Legislative Yuan