Providence University
Studying in Taiwan is increasingly attracting young people due to the superior quality of education offered by universities here. Additionally, the relatively low costs and opportunities to receive scholarships make studying in Taiwan more appealing than ever.
Taiwan, though small in size, is an economic powerhouse. To achieve a prosperous society, Taiwan has invested heavily in education, training talent to serve the nation's development.
Taiwan's education system is highly regarded both regionally and globally. The learning environment here is very friendly, with a culture quite similar to Vietnam's. Taiwan truly is a top study destination for students. Let's explore studying in Taiwan with IBS!
Providence University (PU; Chinese: 靜宜大學) was founded in 1921. It is a long-established school located in Taichung, Taiwan.
Providence University in Taiwan is a Catholic university located in Taichung City (the third largest city in Taiwan after New Taipei and Kaohsiung), with nearly 12,000 students currently enrolled. Established in 1921, the first president of the university was Professor Ho Ying-An.
In 1963, it was re-established and renamed “Providence College of Arts and Sciences for Women” with four departments: Chinese Literature, Western Languages and Literature, Business, and Mathematics. In 1993, the university broke away from its tradition and began admitting male students. “Providence College for Women” was renamed “Providence University Taiwan.” Since then, the number of male students has rapidly increased. The university is a member of the U12 Consortium and one of the two Taiwanese universities participating in the ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs) network.
Providence University Taiwan collaborates with hundreds of international universities from the USA, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy, etc., providing students with opportunities to access high-quality academic programs from advanced countries worldwide and creating a multicultural experience environment for students from their time in the classroom.
Reasons to choose Providence University:
- The university has a large number of international students, offering a diverse cultural environment.
- The campus is extremely beautiful.
- There is a night market close to the university.
- Many extracurricular activities and clubs for students.
- Ranked 6th among the best universities in Taichung 2024 (according to EduRank).
- Ranked 35th among the best universities in Taiwan 2024.
- Ranked 735th among the best universities in Asia 2024.
- Ranked 415th globally in computer science (According to US News & World Report).
- Top 1001–1500 in the 2024 World University Impact Rankings (according to THE).
