National Defense University (Republic of China)

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Type Military academy Phone +886 3 380 1110		Established May 2000 Founded 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 Bade District, Taoyuan, Taiwan Address No. 1000, Xingfeng Rd, Bade District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 334 Similar National Defense University, Central Police University, Yuan Ze University, 陸軍專科學校, Kainan University

National Defense University (NDU; Chinese: 國防大學; pinyin: Guófáng Dàxué) is a military academy located in Bade District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.

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.

Faculties

War College

Army Command and Staff College

Naval Command and Staff College

Air Command and Staff College

Political Warfare College

Management College

Institute of Technology

Notable alumni

Chen Chao-min, Minister of National Defense (2008-2009)

Feng Shih-kuan, Minister of National Defense

Lee Shying-jow, Minister of Veterans Affairs Council

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 Railway Administration.

References

National Defense University (Republic of China) Wikipedia

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