The Evolution
After Mr. Wang Yung-ching and his brother Mr. Wang Yung-zai, the founders of the Formosa Plastics Group, established Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in memory of their father Mr. Wang Chang-gung, they continued their mission to help Taiwan improve the medical quality and standards as well as to find a solution to the shortage of Taiwan’s medical professionals.  Therefore, they established Chang Gung Medical College in April, 1987.  In order to meet the needs of Taiwan’s economic development, Chang Gung Medical College incorporated the College of Engineering and the College of Management to provide comprehensive teaching and research programs in the fields of medicine, engineering, and management.  The school expanded and in 1993 changed its name to Chang Gung College of Medicine and Technology.  In August 1997, Chang Gung College of Medicine and Technology was approved by the Ministry of Education to be re-named as Chang Gung University. 

The Chronicle of Chang Gung University

• In October 1986, the first board of directors was established, with founder Mr. Wang Yung-ching as chairman.
• In January 1987, the construction work of the Medical Science Building of the school officially started.
• In April 1987, the Ministry of Education officially approved the establishment of the school and approved the establishment of the Post Baccalaureat Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology.
• In September 1987 (the 76th academic year), the opening ceremony of the school was held.
• In January 1990, The Medical Science Building was inaugurated.
• In January 1992, the Ministry of Education published for the first time the evaluation results of private universities, and out of the 20 universities reviewed, our school received the highest scores due to our excellent education environment, robust financial position, and impeccable medium-range development plan.
• In June 1992, the first graduation ceremony was held.
• In July 1992, the Ministry of Education approved the work-study program between the school and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.
• In November 1992, the Preparatory Office of Chang Gung University was established.
• In November 1992, the Ministry of Education approved the renaming to Chang Gung College of Medicine and Technology, effective from August 1993.
• In March 1993, the Ministry of Education approved the establishment of additional engineering and management related departments, including the Department of Health Care Management, the Department of Electrical Engineering, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and the Department of Chemical Engineering in the 82nd academic year.
• In July 1997, the Ministry of Education approved the renaming to Chang Gung University, effective from August 1997.
• In March 1998, the Ministry of Education reviewed the mid-range school development plans of all private colleges and universities nationwide.  Among all private colleges and universities, Chang Gung University received the highest amount of the award-winning grants and subsidies.
• In April 2001, the Ministry of Education reviewed the mid-range school development plans for all private colleges and universities nationwide.  The review results showed that Chang Gung University performed impeccably. Among all medical universities, the University scored outstandingly and performed remarkably well in the assessment indicators of "teaching and counselling", "research", "extension education", "administrative operation", "accounting administration" and "planning and implementation".
• In June 2002, the Ministry of Education reviewed the school development plans for all private colleges and universities nationwide.  The review results showed that Chang Gung University was once again rated by the Ministry of Education as the best among all medical universities.  The amount of award-winning grants and subsidies that the University received still remained the highest among all private universities.
• In July 2003, the Ministry of Education reviewed the school development plans for all private colleges and universities nationwide.  The review results showed that Chang Gung University continued to lead other private colleges and universities. Among all medical universities, the University performed remarkably well in the assessment indicators of “school development plan”, "teaching and counselling", "research", "extension education", "general administration", and "resources investment".
• In October 2003, the Ministry of Education evaluated the number of SCI, SSCI, and EI papers published by all universities and technical colleges/universities nationwide.  The evaluation results showed that Chang Gung University was ranked fourth in the country, and was ranked second countrywide based on the average number of papers published by full-time faculties.
• In August 2004 (the 92nd academic year), the Ministry of Education reviewed the school development plans for all private colleges and universities nationwide.  The review results showed that Chang Gung University's award-winning grants and subsidies amounted to NTD$148,409,000.  In terms of the total funding ratio of the Ministry of Education, the funds that our university received were close to what we received last year.  Among all medical universities, Chang Gung University was rated as a better university in the assessment indicators of “school development plan”, “teaching and counselling”, “research”, “general administration” and “accounting administration”.
• In March 2005, Chang Gung University was ranked fourth in the country based on the overall performance of faculty publications in 2003, following National Taiwan University, National Chiao Tung University, and National Cheng Kong University.  In addition, Chang Gung University was ranked second countrywide according to the average number of papers published by faculties, only second to National Yang Ming University.
• In August 2005, according to the results of the "Assessment of School Affairs" of national and private universities countrywide, Chang Gung University was rated as a better university in the three categories that represent the three colleges.  In the assessment of school affairs, Chang Gung University was also rated as a better university in four categories: "teaching resources", "degree of internationalization", "discipline and counselling (student affairs)" and "general education".
• In October 2005, the Ministry of Education launched the "Aiming for the Top University Program" and invested NTD$50 billion dollars for 5 years. Chang Gung University was selected as one of the twelve top-tier universities to receive grants and subsidies.
• In January 2007, Chairman Mr. Wang Yung-Ching resigned and was replaced by Dr. Yang Ding-Yi through by-election.
• In April 2007, the university celebrated the 20th anniversary.
• In October 2007, the Ministry of Education announced annual grants and subsidies for the overall development of private colleges and universities for the 96th academic year.  Chang Gung University received NTD$152 million dollars, ranking first among all schools.
• In February 2008, the Ministry of Education launched the "Developing World-class Universities and Top Research Centers Program" and announced the review results of the second round (the 97th-99th years). Chang Gung University was rated as one of the 11 key universities in the country and was also the only private university being selected.
• In August 2008, Shanghai Jiao Tong University published the world university rankings based on the "academic performance" of each university every year.  Chang Gung University entered the world's Top 500 universities for the first time this year.
• In October 2008, Mr. Wang Yung-Ching, the founder of the university, passed away peacefully in the middle of the night on October 15, US Time.  The gymnasium of the university activity center was used as the mourning hall for the founder.
• In August 2009, the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council released the "2009 World University Research Papers Quality and Quantity Review".  Chang Gung University was the only private university in Taiwan that entered the world’s Top 500 in the multidisciplinary category and ranked 479th.  In the "sub-field" rankings, Chang Gung University was rated as a school of excellence in "clinical medicine" and ranked 249th in this field.
• In August 2010, Chang Gung University was ranked within the world’s Top 500 in the 2010 Academic Ranking of World Universities issued by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.  CGU was still the only private university in Taiwan entering the world’s Top 500, and ranked 406th in 2010.
• In October 2010, Professor Hartwell, winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in medicine, and Professor Pien-Chien Huang, academician of the Academia Sinica, were appointed as distinguished chair professors of the University from the 99th academic year.
• In December 2011, the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council announced the assessment and evaluation results of universities for the first half year of the 110th academic year.  Chang Gung University passed all the five assessment categories.
• In August 2012, Shanghai Jiao Tong University released the World University rankings.  Chang Gung University was ranked the 390th among all universities in the world in 2012.  This was the first time that the University entered the world’s Top 400, and Chang Gung University was also the only private university in Taiwan entering the world’s Top 400.
• In December 2012, Chang Gung University’s ranking rose to the 495th in the world, according to the "2012 World University Research Papers Quality and Quantity Review ".  In the field of "Clinical Medicine", Chang Gung University continued to rank within the world's Top 300, and Chang Gung University was among the top three universities in Taiwan in this field.
• In April 2013, Chang Gung University’s "Self-managed External Evaluation Methods for Teaching Institutions" was approved by the Ministry of Education, and the University announced the implementation.
• In August 2013, Shanghai Jiao Tong University released the World University Academic Rankings.  Chang Gung University was ranked the 387th among all universities in the world in 2013. The University was still the only private university in Taiwan entering the world’s Top 400.
• In August 2014, Shanghai Jiao Tong University released the World University Academic Rankings.  Chang Gung University entered the world’s Top 500 for the seventh consecutive year, following National Taiwan University, National Tsing Hua University, National Jiao Tung University, and National Cheng Kong University.
• In January 2015, the Self-evaluation Report of the University was approved by the Ministry of Education and was valid until 2020.
• In August 2015, Shanghai Jiao Tong University released the World University Academic Rankings.  Chang Gung University entered the world’s Top 500 for 8 consecutive years.
• In August 2016, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy released the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).  Chang Gung University entered the world’s Top 500 for 9 consecutive years, significantly soaring into the range of the world’s 300th-400th.
• In August 2017, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy released the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).  Chang Gung University entered the world’s Top 500 for 10 consecutive years, and was ranked in the world’s Top 400 for 2 years in a row.
• In November 2018, Mr. Wang Wen-Yuan was elected as the 11th Chairman of the Board of Directors.
• In August 2019, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy released the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).  Chang Gung University entered the world’s Top 600 for 12 consecutive years.
• In August 2020, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy released the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).  Chang Gung University entered the world’s Top 600 for 13 consecutive years.
• In August 2021, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy released the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).  Chang Gung University entered the world’s Top 600 for 14 consecutive years.

Presidents of Chang Gung University

• The 1st President: Professor Delon Wu served the term from May in 1987 to July in 1997.  (In 1987, he established Chang Gung Medical College, which was renamed to Chang Gung College of Medicine and Technology in 1993.)
• The 1st President: Professor Chau-hsiung Chang served the term from August in 1997 to November in 1999. (Chang Gung College of Medicine and Technology was renamed to Chang Gung University in 1997)
• The 2st President: Professor Delon Wu served the term from December in 1999 to August in 2000. (Acting President)
• The 4th President: Professor Nan-Hung Kuo served the term from September in 2000 to August in 2003.
• The 5th President: Professor Chia-Chu Pao served the term from September in 2003 to August in 2021.
• The 6th President: Professor Ming-Je Tang served the term from September in 2021 to date.

Current departments and graduate institutes of each college and the years when they were established

• College of Medicine
  • School of Medicine: The bachelor's program was established in 1989. The Post Baccalaureate Medicine was established in 1987 (suspended).
  • School of Nursing: The bachelor’s program was established in 1989.  The Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing was established in 2016. The master's program was established in 1992.  The doctoral program was established in 2018.
  • Department of Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Science: The bachelor’s program was established in 1989.  The master's program was established in 2002.
  • Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences: The bachelor’s program was established in 1996.  The master's program was established in 2006.  The doctoral program was established in 2015.
  • Department of Physical Therapy: The bachelor’s program was established in 1994.  The master's program was established in 2002.  The doctoral program was established in 2009.
  • Department of Occupational Therapy: The bachelor’s program was established in 1994.  The master's program was established in 2002.
  • School of Traditional Chinese Medicine: The bachelor’s program was established in 1998.  The master's program was established in 2000.
  • Department of Respiratory Therapy: The bachelor’s program was established in 1999.
  • Department of Biomedical Sciences: The bachelor’s program was established in 2003.  The master's program was established in 2019.
  • Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences: The master's program was established in 1993.  The doctoral program was established in 1997.
  • Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine Sciences: The master's program was established in 1997.  The doctoral program was established in 1990.
  • Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science: The master's program was established in 2002.
  • Graduate Institute of Early Intervention: The master's program was established in 2007.
  • Bachelor's Degree Program in Medical Sciences: The bachelor's degree program was established in 2020.    
  • International Master Degree Program for Molecular Medicine in Emerging Viral Infections: The master's degree program was established in 2013.
  • Master Degree Program in Health and Long-term Care Industry: The master's degree program was established in 2015.
  • Master’s & Ph.D. Program in Biotechnology Industry: The master's degree program was established in 2015.  The doctoral degree program was established in 2018.
  • International Master Science Program in Reconstructive Microsurgery: The master's degree program was established in 2015.
• College of Engineering
  • Department of Electrical Engineering: The bachelor’s program was established in 1993.  The master's program was established in 1996.  The doctoral program was established in 1998.
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering: The bachelor’s program was established in 1993.  The master's program was established in 1996.  The doctoral program was established in 2001.
  • Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering: The bachelor’s program was established in 1993.  The master's program was established in 1996.  The doctoral program was established in 1999.
  • Department of Electronic Engineering: The bachelor’s program was established in 1997.  The master's program was established in 1999.  The doctoral program was established in 2001.
  • Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering: The bachelor’s program was established in 2003.  The master's program was established in 2001.  The doctoral program was established in 2019.
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering: The bachelor’s program was established in 2022.
  • Graduate Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering: The master's program was established in 2002.
  • Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering: The master's program was established in 2018.  The doctoral program was established in 2019.
  • Graduate Institute of Artificial Intelligence: The master's program was established in 2022.
  • CGU-SUTD Dual Master Program in Nano-Electronic Engineering and Design (NEED): The master's degree program was established in 2018.
  • Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering: The doctoral degree program was established in 2012.  (Suspended)
• College of Management
  • Department of Health Care Management: The bachelor’s program was established in 1993.  The master's program was established in 1995.  
  • Department of Industrial and Business Management: The bachelor’s program was established in 1994.  The master's program was established in 1995.
  • Department of Industrial Design: The bachelor’s program was established in 1994.  The master's program was established in 2001.
  • Department of Information Management: The bachelor’s program was established in 1998.  The master's program was established in 2000.
  • Graduate Institute of Management: The doctoral program was established in 2003.
  • International Program of Health Informatics and Management: The bachelor's degree program was established in 2019.
  • Master of Science Degree Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine: The master's degree program was established in 2017.

The Philosophy of Running the University

The University is rooted in the educational philosophy "Diligence, Perseverance, Frugality, and Trustworthiness", "Holistic Education" and "Combination of Theory and Practice" of Mr. Wang Yung-ching, the founder of the University.  Teaching is quality-oriented, and the University aims to enhance students' practical ability through work-study programs and enterprise internships.  In the aspect of research and development, the combination of clinical practice and basic scientific knowledge remains the main axis.  In addition, the University has also developed into an advanced research center for industries.  Our goal is to become one of the leading universities in the world with distinctive research focuses.

The Educational Goal

The educational goal of Chang Gung University is to nurture students to become talents who possess good knowledge and virtue, who practice what they preach, who are committed to lifelong learning, and who can contribute to society.