Institutional Development Vision and Goals
Guided by the vision of becoming "a sustainable university distinguished by excellent teaching, distinctive research, social responsibility, and global engagement," NUTN has established four development goals: Excellence at NUTN, Deepening Roots in Tainan, Contributing Nationwide, and Advancing Globally. Upholding the principles of foresight, innovation, excellence, and sustainability, the University has formulated 12 development strategies that extend from institutional advancement to local, national, and international engagement, thereby implementing its roadmap for sustainable institutional development.
Four Development Goals
Excellence at NUTN
Pursue excellence and cultivate distinctive strengths
Deepening Roots in Tainan
Engage locally and connect with communities
Contributing Nationwide
Connect industry and government to create new opportunities
Advancing Globally
Promote global mobility and cultivate talent for sustainability
12 Development Strategies
Foresight
Diverse English-medium education and global quality assurance
Local engagement and NUTN accountability
Global perspectives and international alignment
Innovation
Focused curricula and self-directed interdisciplinary learning
Innovative teaching and digital advancement
Strengthen distinctive features and build the NUTN brand
Excellence
Develop individual potential through holistic education
Digital governance and a smart campus
Industry partnerships and successful career transitions
Sustainability
Align teaching, research, learning, and service with the SDGs
Strengthen financial sustainability through diversified revenue and prudent spending
Create quality spaces and a sustainable campus
Sustainable Development Roadmap
Short Term · 2025–2028
Build the foundations of sustainability governance and initiate concrete actions with measurable results
Medium Term · 2030–2040
Lay the groundwork for the campus net-zero transition and establish institutionalized, systematic mechanisms
Long Term · Through 2050
Achieve campus-wide carbon neutrality and become a resilient, exemplary sustainable university
2025 Initiatives and Partnerships
Forming a National USR Alliance with 21 Universities
Signed an MOU to advance inter-university talent development and resource sharing
Partnership Agreement with the National Central Library
Enhanced the international visibility and research value of collections through digital archiving and open access
Creating Learning Hubs with Nine Elementary Schools
Established partner schools to strengthen connections between teacher education and classroom practice
Partnering with Malaysia's Mayshowa
Collaborated on lead-acid battery recycling technology to deepen international green-energy cooperation
Supporting Municipal Innovation in Public Governance
Co-organized a youth strategy alliance with the city government, connecting government, academia, and NGOs
NUTN's Response to the SDGs
For NUTN's five sustainable development goals and detailed short-, medium-, and long-term indicators, see Sections 1-3 of the 2025 Sustainability Report