TransWorld University (TWU; ) is a private university in Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiwan.
TWU offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of fields, including business, design, humanities, and technology. The university also offers international programs in which students can study abroad in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
History
TWU was founded in 1992 as Transworld Junior College of Commerce. In 2000, it was upgraded to Transworld Institute of Technology. Finally on 1 August 2010, the institute was approved to be the TransWorld University. On 17 March 2015, TWU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with VTAR Institute (VTAR), Malaysia to allow VTAR graduates from Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing further studies. In 2020, the university had an enrollment rate of less than 60%. It is scheduled to shut down on July 31, 2024.
Faculties
College of Design
College of Health Science
College of Management
College of Hospitality and Tourism
Campus
The university campus building is constructed on land that belongs to the Taiwan Sugar Corporation.
Presidents
Chen Xin-zhang (1992–1994) Zeng Ruo-ying (1994–1995) Lai Shin-sheng (1995–1996) Hsu Shu-hsiang (1996–2002) Peng Tso-kwei (2002–2004) Lin Ming-fung (2004–2006) Hsu Shu-hsiang (2006–2016) Chen I-hsing (2016–2024)
Transportation
The university is accessible within walking distance South of Douliu Station of Taiwan Railways.