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Global Partnership Network
Expand global inter-university cooperation through partner universities, dual-degree programs, overseas offices, and cooperation centers.
International Exchanges and Partnerships
Social Inclusion｜International Exchange
Global Partnerships × Sustainability Co-learning
Cultivating NUK Talent with a Global Perspective
National University of Kaohsiung advances internationalization through global partnerships, student mobility, dual-degree programs, an English-medium learning environment, international summer schools, cross-national workshops, and sustainability-oriented research collaboration. NUK’s international engagement has evolved from exchange visits into a model of co-learning, co-research, and co-practice for the SDGs.
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NUK has approximately 380 overseas partner universities, around 88% of which are located in Asia. Through dual-degree programs, student exchange, summer schools, and cross-national workshops, NUK continues to deepen substantive international cooperation.
2025 International Exchange Highlights
Annual International Exchange Highlights
NUK strengthens students’ global mobility and the University’s international influence through global partner universities, dual-degree programs, outbound and inbound exchange, international workshops, sustainability-oriented summer schools, and international research collaboration.
380 universities Overseas partner universities that provide the foundation for global cooperation and student exchange. SDG 17
88% Partner universities located in Asia, reflecting NUK’s strategic focus on regional cooperation in Asia. Asia Linkages
42 institutions International institutions with substantive exchanges with NUK in 2025. Substantive Exchange
6 universities
11 degrees Dual-degree agreements signed with six partner universities, covering 11 dual-degree programs. Dual-degree Programs
11 degrees Dual-degree agreements signed with six partner universities, covering 11 dual-degree programs. Dual-degree Programs
45 exchanges Exchange activities between NUK and partner universities in 2025. Exchange Activities
25 visits Visits from partner universities in 2025, deepening inter-university interaction. Inbound Visits
85 visits Outbound exchange student visits in 2025, enhancing student global mobility. Outbound
35 visits Inbound exchange student visits in 2025, strengthening the international learning environment on campus. Inbound
From International Exchange to Sustainability Co-learning
NUK’s international exchange is not limited to student mobility and institutional visits. With the SDGs, sustainable cities, climate policy, cultural preservation, renewable energy, and global governance as core themes, NUK builds cross-national models of co-learning and co-practice. This enables students to understand the relationship between local issues and global challenges through intercultural communication.
Global Partnership Network NUK builds a stable international cooperation platform through partner universities, dual-degree programs, overseas offices, and international cooperation centers.
Student Global Mobility Outbound study, student exchange, inbound exchange, and short-term intensive programs expand students’ international learning experience.
English-medium and International Learning NUK integrates foreign-language courses, Mandarin Chinese teaching, and English-medium featured programs to enhance the international learning environment.
Sustainability-oriented Co-learning Through summer schools, Taiwan-Japan workshops, and international research collaboration, the SDGs are transformed into cross-national learning themes.
Management Framework
Five Dimensions of International Exchange
NUK organizes international exchange into five dimensions: global partnerships, student mobility, internationalized teaching and learning, sustainability-oriented co-learning, and international research collaboration.
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Student Global Mobility
Promote exchange programs, outbound study, inbound exchange, and short-term intensive programs to enhance students’ international learning capacity.
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Internationalized Teaching and Learning Environment
Support domestic and international students through the International College, English-medium programs, Mandarin Chinese education, and intercultural advising.
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Sustainability-oriented Co-learning Programs
Use sustainable cities, climate policy, cultural preservation, and innovation and entrepreneurship as cross-national course themes.
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International Research Collaboration
Review internationally co-authored papers and SDGs-related research outcomes to enhance academic impact and sustainability research capacity.
Internationalization Process
International Exchange Process
Starting from the establishment of international partnerships, NUK develops a long-term and stable cycle of international engagement through institutionalized exchange, dual-degree programs, international courses, and research collaboration.
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Partnership Building
Establish partner universities, cooperation memoranda, and dual-degree programs as the foundation for collaboration.
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Institutional Support
Improve mechanisms for student exchange, outbound study, credit recognition, and administrative advising.
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Course-based Co-learning
Organize summer schools, workshops, English-medium courses, and cross-national thematic learning.
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Research Collaboration
Promote international co-authorship, data collection, and collaboration on SDGs-related research themes.
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Impact Diffusion
Feed exchange outcomes back into institutional internationalization, student competencies, and sustainability impact.
Global Partnership and Mobility
Global Partnerships and Student Exchange
NUK builds a stable foundation for international student recruitment and substantive cooperation through its partner university network, dual-degree programs, student exchange, and overseas offices.
Global Inter-university Cooperation Platform
NUK has approximately 380 overseas partner universities and continues to deepen cooperation through dual-degree programs, student exchange, faculty visits, and short-term courses.
- Approximately 380 overseas partner universities
- Approximately 88% of partner universities located in Asia
- 42 institutions with substantive exchanges in 2025
Cross-national Degrees and Learning Pathways
NUK has signed dual-degree agreements with six partner universities, covering 11 dual-degree programs and providing students with opportunities for cross-national learning and international degree attainment.
- Dual-degree cooperation with six partner universities
- 11 dual-degree programs
- Enhanced cross-national learning pathways for students
Continued Outbound and Inbound Exchange
NUK has long promoted student exchange and outbound study programs. In 2025, there were 85 outbound exchange student visits and 35 inbound exchange student visits.
- 85 outbound exchange student visits
- 35 inbound exchange student visits
- 25 partner university visits to NUK
English-medium and Internationalized Learning Environment
The International College integrates foreign-language course resources, Mandarin Chinese teaching, and English-medium featured programs to improve learning support and career matching for international students.
- Integrated foreign-language course resources
- English-medium featured credit programs
- Enhanced advising and career support for international students
Medan Office in Indonesia
NUK established its Medan Office in Indonesia in cooperation with alumni association networks, expanding opportunities for overseas internships, study abroad, exchange, and local linkages.
- Connection with overseas alumni networks
- Development of local internship opportunities
- Strengthened recruitment and exchange in Southeast Asia
Support for Japanese Students Studying in Taiwan
Through cooperation with the Japan Association for Taiwan Study Support, NUK promotes Japanese students’ study in Taiwan and expands intercultural exchange.
- Deepened Taiwan-Japan higher education exchange
- Support for Japanese students studying in Taiwan
- Expanded foundation for cooperation with Japanese partner universities
Sustainability-Oriented Global Learning
Sustainability-oriented International Co-learning Programs
NUK organizes international summer schools and cross-national workshops with sustainable development as the central theme, making international exchange an important learning field for understanding the SDGs, urban resilience, and climate issues.
International Summer School
From 2023 to 2025, NUK continued to organize international summer schools centered on sustainable development, combining global governance, climate policy, renewable energy, innovation and entrepreneurship, Mandarin Chinese education, and exploration of Taiwanese culture.
- 75 international students participated over three years
- Integrated 10-day intensive courses with experiential learning
- Connected with SDG 4, SDG 11, SDG 13, and SDG 17
Taiwan-Japan Sustainable Cities Workshop
In 2025, NUK and Yokohama City University jointly organized a student workshop on the sustainable development of future harbor cities. Taiwanese and Japanese students worked in mixed groups to discuss and present outcomes.
- 14 Japanese students and 16 Taiwanese students participated
- Focused on environmental policy, smart cities, port regeneration, and cultural preservation
- Outcomes were further shared at the Asia Smart City Conference
International Programs
Featured International Programs and Intercultural Exchange
Through the Asian Virtual Academy, international work camps, official language proficiency certification, and cross-national cultural courses, NUK expands students’ diverse international learning experiences.
International Learning Network of 6 Countries and 9 Universities
Through the Asian Virtual Academy, NUK builds a cross-national online learning and issue-based discussion platform, enabling students to participate in international courses and intercultural collaboration regardless of geographical limitations.
- Connected 6 countries and 9 universities
- Promoted cross-national online co-learning
- Strengthened digital international learning
Asuka Village International Work Camp
The international work camp enables students to enter overseas local fields and develop intercultural communication competencies through cultural preservation, community life, and sustainability issues.
- Overseas field-based practice
- Intercultural teamwork
- Local revitalization and cultural understanding
Thai Language Proficiency Certification and International Language Learning
NUK became the first officially certified Thai language proficiency test site in Taiwan, strengthening Southeast Asian language learning and regional cultural understanding.
- Officially certified Thai language proficiency test site
- Deepened foundation for Southeast Asian exchange
- Cultivation of multilingual and intercultural competencies
Research Collaboration and SDGs
International Research Collaboration and SDGs Implementation
Since 2025, NUK has reviewed papers and books co-authored with researchers from other countries, strengthening academic capacity for the Sustainable Development Goals through research data consolidation.
International Co-authorship and Sustainability Research
In 2025, NUK published 37 papers or works in collaboration with researchers from other countries, including journal articles, conference papers, and books. The University also reviewed the relationship between these research outputs and the SDGs.
- 37 international collaborative publications in 2025
- Including 24 journal articles, 11 conference papers, and 2 books
Research Focus and International Impact
International research outcomes are mainly linked to SDG 9, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 4, Quality Education, demonstrating NUK’s research strengths and international academic collaboration capacity.
- Strengthened international collaborative research
- Enhanced sustainable academic impact
- Used research data to support institutional internationalization decisions
Internationalization Roadmap
International Exchange Development Pathway
NUK’s internationalization has developed from partner university expansion and student mobility toward course-based co-learning, SDGs-related international research, and sustainable global partnerships.
Partners
Building a Global Inter-university Network
Partner universities and dual-degree programs provide a stable foundation for long-term international cooperation.
Mobility
Expanding Students’ Global Experience
Student exchange, outbound study, and inbound exchange enhance students’ intercultural learning experience.
Co-learning
Developing International Sustainability Courses
Summer schools, Taiwan-Japan workshops, and international courses deepen learning on sustainability issues.
Research
Enhancing SDGs-related Academic Impact
International co-authorship and SDGs-related research outcomes are reviewed to strengthen global academic partnerships.
Management Actions
Management Measures and Annual Outcomes
International exchange is managed through five main axes: global partnerships, student mobility, internationalized learning, sustainability-oriented co-learning, and research collaboration.
| Management Topic | Management Measures | 2025 Outcomes | Relevant SDGs |
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| Global Partnership Network |
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SDG 4 SDG 10 SDG 17
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| Student Global Mobility |
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SDG 4 SDG 17
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| Internationalized Learning Environment |
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SDG 4 SDG 8 SDG 10
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| Sustainability-oriented International Co-learning |
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SDG 4 SDG 11 SDG 13 SDG 17
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| International Research Collaboration |
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SDG 4 SDG 9 SDG 17
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Expanding Global Perspectives through International Partnerships and Connecting the World through Sustainability Co-learning
NUK will continue to deepen international exchange and global partnerships through partner universities, dual-degree programs, student exchange, summer schools, cross-national workshops, and international research collaboration. By doing so, the University cultivates a new generation of talent with intercultural communication skills, sustainability literacy, and global action capacity.