Tunghai University Ranked No. 1 Among Private Universities in Architecture and Design in 2026 “University Brand Power” Rankings
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Tunghai University has achieved outstanding recognition in the 2026 University Brand Power rankings, securing first place among private universities in the Architecture and Design category. In addition, the university was honored with the Regional Leadership Award (Third Place in Central Taiwan) among more than 120 universities nationwide. President Chang Kuo-En stated that the awards not only affirm the university’s educational achievements but also validate its success in cultivating talent that meets society’s needs.
Tunghai University ranks first among private universities in the Architecture and Design category in the 2026 University Brand Power rankings and receives the Regional Leadership Award (Third Place in Central Taiwan).
The University Brand Power rankings, organized by 104 Job Bank, were officially announced on the 7th, with the award ceremony held at the W Hotel in Taipei. Competing against over 120 universities, Tunghai received dual honors: first place among private universities in the Architecture and Design category and third place in the Central Taiwan regional leadership category. According to the evaluation results, Tunghai demonstrated strong performance across multiple key indicators valued by industry, including employability, academic reputation, internationalization, research and development capability, and leadership potential.
Deputy Minister of Education Chu Chun-Chang, who attended the ceremony, expressed strong recognition of Taiwanese universities’ long-term commitment to talent development and higher education advancement. He noted that while Taiwan possesses strong higher education capacity, a key challenge in the AI era is to better identify and cultivate diverse talents aligned with societal needs, thereby contributing to national development.
The awards were announced by 104 Job Bank on the 7th, with the ceremony held at the W Hotel in Taipei. Vice President Yang Ting-Ya and Director Huang Chao-Hsi attended to receive the honors.
Tunghai’s Director for Academic Affairs Yang Ting-Ya and Director of Public Affairs and Alumni Services Huang Chao-Hsi were also present at the ceremony. Vice President Yang remarked that the university’s achievements in architecture and design have gained well-deserved recognition through objective indicators. He also emphasized that many other departments at Tunghai—including law, political science, finance, accounting, business administration, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, and Japanese studies—are equally recognized by industry, and that the university will continue striving to highlight its comprehensive strengths.
Huang Yu-Chun, General Manager of 104 Job Bank, explained that the rankings focus on whether universities effectively cultivate talent aligned with industry demands and future trends. The evaluation is based on 12 major indicators and 105 sub-indicators, integrating data from 104’s extensive database, surveys of corporate HR professionals, publicly available data from the Ministry of Education, and international rankings. The initiative aims to help universities identify their strengths and future directions through over 30 years of accumulated data.
Vice President Yang noted that the recognition reflects the university’s long-term efforts and expressed confidence in showcasing Tunghai’s diverse academic strengths in the future.
President Chang further emphasized that a university’s brand influence is built upon the long-term efforts of faculty, students, alumni, governance strategies, and social reputation. Tunghai University is committed to its vision of becoming a “future-oriented university,” moving toward an Open Loop School model. Through flexible systems and innovative teaching approaches, the university fosters a student-centered learning environment where teachers serve as facilitators and mentors. By integrating internal and external resources, Tunghai connects academic learning with industry practices and societal needs, creating an open and sustainable educational ecosystem.
Huang Yu-Chun, General Manager of 104 Job Bank, emphasized that the rankings highlight universities’ ability to cultivate talent aligned with industry needs and future trends.
Vice President Yang added that in recent years, Tunghai has integrated the strengths of its Department of Architecture, College of Engineering, and the Dadu Mountain–Tunghai AI Center, focusing on two key themes: digital transformation and smart sustainability. The university actively incorporates AI into architectural design and industry applications, cultivating students with both professional expertise and practical skills. In addition, Tunghai has launched initiatives such as the “Light AI Design Experimental Program” and a faculty learning community for AI design education, further strengthening teaching innovation and faculty development. These efforts aim to prepare students for the evolving demands of the design and architecture industries.
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