Feng Chia University Honored with Dual Awards: “Regional Leadership” and “Curriculum Benchmark” in the 2026 University Brand Power Survey

The 104 Job Bank officially released its “2026 University Brand Power” annual survey results today (7th). This year marks the introduction of two new indicators: the Regional Leadership Award and the Curriculum Benchmark Award. Feng Chia University stood out among higher‑education institutions nationwide, winning 2nd place in the Central Taiwan region for the Regional Leadership Award (public and private combined) and 3rd place among private comprehensive universities for the Curriculum Benchmark Award.

In terms of academic group employability, Feng Chia ranked 1st among all private universities in both Engineering and Math/Science categories, and achieved 6th nationally and 2nd among private universities in the Finance and Economics category.This recognition aligns closely with last December’s Ministry of Education data on freshman enrollment for Academic Year 114. Feng Chia University achieved an impressive 98.71% freshman enrollment rate, reaffirming its strong reputation in Taiwan’s higher education landscape despite the challenges of declining birth rates.

Feng Chia University received the 2026 University Brand Power “Regional Leadership” and “Curriculum Benchmark” Awards. The award was presented by Sung‑Jung Chen, General Manager of 104 Job Bank, and accepted by President Vey Wang on behalf of the university.

Strong Performance with High Enrollment Base: 98.71% Enrollment Rate Demonstrates Educational Strength

According to official statistics released last December, Feng Chia University ranked No. 1 among private comprehensive universities in Taiwan, with an enrollment rate of 98.71%.Notably, among universities with over 5,000 admission quotas, Feng Chia ranked 4th nationwide, closely following National Cheng Kung University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, and National Taiwan University.

While some smaller, specialized colleges may reach 100% enrollment, maintaining nearly 99% enrollment without reserved quotas is exceptionally difficult for large‑scale comprehensive universities. Feng Chia’s stable performance reflects long‑established educational quality and strong public trust—making it a top choice for both students and parents.

TSMC has participated in Feng Chia University’s annual campus recruitment event for 12 consecutive years. According to TSMC, its collaborative semiconductor program with Feng Chia has surpassed 1,500 applicants, the highest among all partner universities in Taiwan.

Industry’s Key Partner in Central Taiwan: No. 1 in Industry‑Academia Collaboration Funding Among Private Comprehensive Universities

Feng Chia University has long maintained strong partnerships with the Central Taiwan Science Park, the precision machinery cluster, and local enterprises. For many years, Feng Chia has consistently ranked No. 1 among all private comprehensive universities in Taiwan for total industry‑academia collaboration funding.Most recently, the university partnered with ASUS to establish Taiwan’s first large‑scale teaching facility equipped with GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs—the AI Smart Innovation Foundry. With the capability to support the development of 100‑billion‑parameter models, this facility is designed for undergraduate and graduate AI education. Through joint industry projects and internship pipelines, the university ensures that course content is directly aligned with real‑world technological trends.

As highlighted in the 2026 University Brand Power report, Feng Chia University is recognized for its deep industry connections and its ability to translate research成果 into real‑world applications. Long‑term collaboration with local enterprises enables Feng Chia to funnel its research and teaching strengths directly into industry settings—creating a positive cycle that drives regional industrial development.

At the opening ceremony of the AI Smart Innovation Foundry, President Vey Wang, ASUS COO Ming‑Chieh Hsieh, and NVIDIA Taiwan Senior Business Associate Yi‑Wei Chu joined to celebrate the facility’s launch.

AI‑Empowered Educational Innovation: “Feng Chia University Is Your Department”

Feng Chia University has ranked No. 1 among private comprehensive universities for ten consecutive years in the Cheers Magazine University Presidents’ Performance Survey.The key lies in its AI‑driven systemic transformation of learning models and teaching roles.Recent developments include:

Personalized learning mechanismsAI‑assisted teaching systemsThe AY114‑2 introduction of Exploration Courses, realizing the vision that“The entire Feng Chia University is your department.”

Students can flexibly explore interdisciplinary pathways based on their interests, while instructors shift toward roles as learning designers and facilitators.Facing the AI era, Feng Chia upholds the philosophy:

“AI empowers learning—it does not replace learning.”The university strengthens students’ interdisciplinary integration, digital literacy, and resilience—ensuring they remain adaptive within rapidly evolving academic and career landscapes.

The Exploration Courses introduced in AY114‑2 allow students to explore interdisciplinary learning pathways flexibly, further advancing the vision that “The entire Feng Chia University is your department.

Data Reflects Educational Excellence; Strong Institutional Foundations Build Brand Trust

From the Ministry of Education’s enrollment statistics to the 2026 University Brand Power rankings, multiple indicators show Feng Chia University’s consistent strength in Taiwan’s competitive higher‑education environment.The university states that it will continue driving teaching innovation, enhancing industry‑academia collaboration, and investing resources to cultivate talent that meets future industry demands—forming the core of the university’s long‑term development strategy.