National Defense University (Republic of China)
National Defense University (NDU; Chinese: 國防大學; pinyin: Guófáng Dàxué) is a military academy located in Bade District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
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Type | Military academy |
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Established | May 2000 |
President | Air Force Gen. Wu Wan-chiao (吳萬教) |
Vice-president | Air Force Lt. Gen. Ting Chung-wu (丁忠武) |
Provost | Army Maj. Gen. Yang Ki-jung (楊基榮) |
Location | , , |
Website | Official website (in English) |
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The side gate of National Defense University on Shingfeng Road.
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Flag of ROC Tri-service University (1968-2000)
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Flag of ROC National Defense University
History
The university was established in May 2000 by merging Armed Forces University, National Defense Medical College, National Defense Management College and Chung Cheng Institute of Technology.[1]
Faculties
- War College (option)
- Army Command and Staff College (option)
- Naval Command and Staff College (option)
- Air Command and Staff College (option)
- Political Warfare College (option)
- Management College (option)
- Institute of Technology (option)
Notable alumni
- Chen Chao-min, Minister of National Defense (2008-2009)
- Feng Shih-kuan, Minister of National Defense (2016-2018)
- Lee Shying-jow, Minister of Veterans Affairs Council (2016-2018)
- Yang Kuo-chiang, Director-General of the National Security Bureau (2015-2016)
Presidents
- Adm. Chen Yeong-kang (17 May 2011 - 31 August 2012)
- Gen. Chiu Kuo-cheng (1 September 2012 - 31 July 2014)
Transportation
The university is accessible South West from Yingge Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
External links
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