Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages


The Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages is the only university devoted to languages education in Taiwan. It awards A.A., B.A., B.B.A. degrees, and offers a master's degree program M.A., M.B.A., and M.F.A.. Students from abroad can get a visa to study Chinese in Taiwan at Wenzao, as it is one of the 45 Chinese Language Centers accredited by the Ministry of Education. It is a member of Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia, Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities, The International Council of Saint Thomas Aquinas, University Mobility of Asia and the Pacific, International Association of University Presidents.

History

Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages was named in honor of Luo Wenzao, the first Chinese Bishop. Wenzao is known for its commitment to excellence in foreign languages teaching and research.
It was founded in 1966 by the sisters of the Roman Union of the Order of St. Ursula as "Wenzao Ursuline Junior College of Modern Languages". At the beginning of its establishment, admission was only open to female students. In 1980, Wenzao first opened its doors to male students. In 1999, it was officially restructured to become "Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages" and renamed "Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages" in 2013.

Motto

The school motto is "Revere the divine, love the human".

Colleges and degree programs

College of English and International Studies