THE Impact Rankings: DaYeh University Ranks 46th in Taiwan
According to the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 Impact Rankings, only 53 universities in Taiwan made the list. Dayeh University ranked 1001–1500 globally and 46th in Taiwan, performing especially well in SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption and Production, where it placed 401–600 globally. In 2024, our university also received the National Sustainable Development Award for Education, demonstrating its commitment to interdisciplinary talent development and its sustained influence in the field of global sustainability.
SDG Practice Achieves New Excellence, Wins 2025 National Sustainable Development Award for Education
Dayeh University actively extends the industry-academia impact of its R&D bases, pioneering Taiwan’s first on-site SDGs campus practice environment. The campus features five sustainability themes: water recycling, eco-friendly cultivation and production, carbon accounting and forest carbon sink, clean energy, and daycare. The university also develops educational materials and, together with nearly 80 schools, established the Greater Changhua Sustainable Strategy Alliance to promote cross-school sustainable education collaboration.
In 2025, 35 campus visits attracted 894 participants, including teachers and students from sister and alliance schools in Indonesia and Vietnam, successfully expanding SDG influence. As a recognition of these achievements, the 2025 National Sustainable Development Award for Education was present to Dayeh University.
Under the Higher Education Sprout Project, the university launched the Carbon Accounting and Forest Carbon Sink practice zone and hosted the 2025 ESG Net Zero Forum, partnering with enterprises to broaden sustainability impact. These initiatives advance sustainable education into communities, schools, and industry, achieving co-creation and co-learning while integrating practical applications with industry-academia collaboration.
Five Distinctive R&D Bases: Driving International Collaboration, Technological Innovation, and Local Industry Transformation
International Scholars from Taiwan and Malaysia Visit the Five Distinctive R&D Bases
Tea Technology and Product Development Base at the 2025 Nantou Global Tea Expo
Semiconductor R&D Base in Collaboration with National Cheng Kung University’s Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing
Dayeh University leverages its five distinctive R&D bases to promote international industry-academia collaboration. In May 2025, the university hosted the Taiwan–Malaysia Smart Healthcare Technology Exchange Workshop, gathering top scholars in medical, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering to strengthen industry-academia linkages and advance technological innovation.
The Tea Technology and Product Development Base, led by Professor Shih-Chieh Lee, participated in the 2025 Nantou Global Tea Expo, showcasing achievements in tea-making R&D and contributions to local revitalization.
The Artificial Intelligence R&D Base, led by Professor Yu-Wen Chen, developed an AI-based Rice Quality Inspection System using high-speed image recognition and AI defect analysis. Professor Deng-Yuan Huang, in collaboration with HONGSINKE AUTOMATIC CO., developed a dual-arm fruit harvesting robot with AI vision, deep learning for maturity assessment, and voice-command support, demonstrating agricultural AI applications.
The Semiconductor R&D Base, in partnership with National Cheng Kung University’s Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing, integrates academic research with industry practice, offering enterprise-oriented courses and science park internships to cultivate high-level semiconductor talent.
Cultivating Students’ Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship: Outstanding Achievements in International Competitions
Dayeh University fosters students’ innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship (ICE) abilities by encouraging participation in activities that enhance practical competitiveness, including the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Program for Undergraduate Research and various competitions, achieving remarkable results:
- The College of Engineering R&D team won 3 Silver and 1 Bronze at the 2025 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE).
- Department of Computer Science developed a wireless power monitoring module, winning Gold at the 2025 Society of Systematic Innovation Competition.
- Faculty and students of the Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering won Gold at the 2025 International Invention Expo in Ukraine.
- Faculty and students from the Department of Hospitality Management and the Baking Program won:
- 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 5 Bronze, and 3 Merit Awards at the Seoul Food&Hotel Culinary Challenge, South Korea
- 1 Gold, 2 Silver at the 2025 Ming Hsin Cup
- 2 Gold, 1 Bronze at the 2025 Taipei International Culinary Competition
- Students of the Department of Pharmacy and Healthcare won Champion and Third Place at the 2025 Amber Cup International Aromatherapy and Beauty Health Skills Competition.
- Students of the Department of English received the Best Community Proposal Award at the 2025 Harvard University Asia & International Relations Forum for their proposal “Building Goodness from Saving words”.
- Students of Accounting and Information Management won a Merit Award at the 2025 Taiwan Digital Singularity Awards.
- Students of the Department of Business Administration were awarded Best Business Manager in the Central Taiwan Management Case Competition.
- Students of the Department of Design won 3rd Place in the Dynamic Competition and Best Energy Efficiency Award at the 33rd Competition of Automatic Car Racing.
Students of the Department of Spatial Design won the Annual Best Design Award at the 2025 Young Pin Design Award.
Computer Science and Information Engineering Team Awarded 1 Patent and 5 Invention Awards
In response to the global goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering successfully developed a Universal Wireless AC Power Monitoring Module to support automated carbon footprint accounting. The project was led by Chair Huan-Liang Tsai, together with senior student Chiang Kuang-Cheng and graduate students Huang Po-Ming and Yang Hao-Yu. The module provides a high-efficiency and cost-effective solution for smart power monitoring.
The related technology has obtained 1 patent and received 5 invention awards, and has also facilitated industry–academia cooperation, demonstrating the university’s strong green technology innovation capabilities.
Enhancing International Mobility and Cultivating a Diverse Global Perspective
Students of the Department of Design participated in Visual Styling Design and Photography Production internships in Toronto, Canada.
Dayeh University is committed to international exchange. Through partnerships with prestigious universities and the MOE Overseas Exchange Student Financial Assistance Grant, students are provided opportunities for overseas study, including short-term programs, overseas study tours, internships, and international exhibitions. In 2025, the university received NT$2.52 million in MOE funding, and 112 student-participations were recorded, with students studying abroad in 12 countries such as Japan, South Korea, the United States, Australia, and Spain.
- Students participated in exchange programs at Yamaguchi University, Musashino University, Miyazaki University, Muroran Institute of Technology in Japan, and University of Malaya in Malaysia.
- Students of the Department of Japanese Studies completed overseas internships at ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort, Hotel New Akao, Onneyu Onsen Ryokan Oe Honke, Tsuruga Group, and Torikai Laboratory in Japan.
- The College of Nursing provided internships and exchange programs at Chiang Mai Northwest University in Thailand, Cedarville University, and Mount Carmel College of Nursing in the United States.
- Students of the Department of Design participated in Visual Styling Design and Photography Production internships in Toronto, Canada.
- The Department of Spatial Design arranged student participation in graduation exhibitions at ICS Design School in Japan and internships at PAUL DRAAIJER ARQUITECTE in Spain.
The Department of Creative Arts collaborated with Yamanashi University, Japan, to organize the “Seeing the World with Hands 2024” Taiwan–Japan Touring Exhibition, with students undertaking a one-month residency in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Teaching practice research program approval rates lead all private universities in the Changhua–Nantou–Yunlin–Chiayi region; three-year average reaches 52.2%, above the national average
Supported by the University’s internal teaching initiatives, faculty members have actively applied for the Teaching Practice Research Program. From Academic Years 112 to 114, the University achieved the highest number of approved projects among private universities in the Changhua–Nantou–Yunlin–Chiayi region, with a three-year average approval rate of 52.2%, surpassing the national average of 43.9%. Between Academic Year 111 and the second semester of Academic Year 113, a total of 109 projects received funding. Analysis of end-of-course evaluations shows that students reported greater learning gains in these courses compared with others, with satisfaction scores increasing from 4.26/5.0 to 4.66/5.0.
These results demonstrate that internal teaching-focused initiatives effectively support curriculum innovation and improvement and enhance student learning outcomes.
Integrating Experiential and Hands-On Learning into Liberal Education to Enrich Student Experiences
International Liberal Education Exchange with Japan and Korea
Since 2024, Dayeh University has fully implemented a new Liberal Education curriculum framework, adopting the “Microcredit +1” small-class experiential courses, which encompass hands-on practum, community engagement, and project-based learning. Key achievements in 2025 include:
- 220 Liberal Education courses aligned with SDGs indicators, integrating sustainability into campus culture.
- 36 courses featuring experiential learning, hands-on practice, action research, or case studies, accounting for 13.3% of total courses.
- 23 diverse informal learning activities, including guest lectures and off-campus visits, enhancing holistic student development.
- International Liberal Education exchanges, hosting 11 scholars from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan for research visits and academic exchange.
- Participation in the MOE iGER Project, continuously sharing the outcomes of Dayeh’s Liberal Education and the D Infinity Academy.
Promoting Computational Thinking to Enhance Students’ Information Technology Application Skills for Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
Student projects for the SUZUKI “SWIFT 20th Anniversary Limited: AI Draw Your SWIFT Life” Competition
Dayeh University significantly improves students’ information technology skills through Computational Thinking and Programming courses. The UCAN co-occupation competency “Information Technology Application” average score increased from 3.6 to 3.84.
Students effectively apply their learning to interdisciplinary problem-solving. Under the guidance of instructors Shih Lun-Min and Lai Yi-Hao, students designed the AI smart companion project “Landlord Wars”, which received a Merit Award at the Taiwan Creative Digital Awards. In addition, first-year students enrolled in Computational Thinking courses applied generative AI to participate in the SUZUKI “SWIFT 20th Anniversary Limited: AI Draw Your SWIFT Life” competition, with 25 students demonstrating both creativity and practical application skills.
Participation Rate of Students with Economic or Cultural Disadvantage Rises to 85.6%; Level B Technician Certificate Attainment Exceeds 22%
The University has implemented comprehensive assistance measures and provided diverse scholarships to reduce the financial burden on students facing economic or cultural disadvantage, as was witnessed in the increase of student participation rate from 58.3% in 2018 to 85.6% in 2024.
In 2024, a total of 50 remedial courses and Peer Support Training programs were offered. Several of these courses prepared students for professional certifications and provided subsidies for examination fees.
Consequently, more than 22% of disadvantaged students obtained a Level B technician certificate, demonstrating significant improvement in learning outcomes.
Tri-Sector support strengthens assistance for students with economic or cultural disadvantage, enhancing research, certification, and competition
Through joint support from Ministry of Education programs, Industry–Academia Cooperation, and donations, Dayeh University continues to build a supportive environment that enables students facing economic or cultural disadvantage to pursue their studies with stability and confidence.
The Medical Device Commercial Chamber of Commerce in Changhua County provided title sponsorship, offering substantial financial resources for disadvantaged students.
Since 2024, Professor Lin Tso-Ching of the Department of Exercise Health Science has received funding for regional water sports promotion programs for two consecutive years. Through industry cooperation, students were supported in transitioning from internships to employment in the sports industry.
In addition, Wang, a student from the Department of Pharmaceutical Botanicals and Health Applications, pursued interdisciplinary training in mixology, and achieved notable results at the 2024 Asia Aesthetics Culinary & Creative Skills Competition. She earned the third place in the International Mocktail Category and a silver medal in the Tea Mixology Division.
Comprehensive Support for International Students to Build a Diverse and Friendly Campus
Dayeh University is committed to creating a culturally friendly campus. Each semester, the university offers orientation and mid-term workshops for international students, as well as the “Gourmet, Aesthetic, and Scenic” local cultural experiences and various campus activities, helping students quickly adapt. The university also organizes international student growth groups and country-specific reunions to promote cultural events and strengthen students’ sense of belonging and support. Campus life has been improved with self-cooking kitchens and halal cooking areas in dorms, a Muslim prayer room with mats and ablution facilities in the Foreign Language Building, and MOOVO bicycle stations at the campus entrance and LeChun Dormitory. The YouTalk Lounge, opened on October 22, 2025, offers a space for language learning, cultural exchange, and social gatherings for both local and international students.
Dual approach in green collar talent training and carbon footprint verification guidance, advances local net-zero transition
Da-Yeh University collaborates with the Ministry of Environment to cultivate “green collar” Talent through courses in Carbon Footprint Verification (CFV), Carbon Footprint Calculation, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) management, strengthening students’ sustainability professional competency. Departments integrate net-zero concepts into curricula and provide field visits, project-based training, and monitoring module development to promote “learn by doing, realize through learning.”
Through partnerships with local industries and industrial parks, the University conducts corporate visits, consultation sessions, and Net Zero Awareness Seminars.
In 2025, with support from Industry–Government–Academy resources, the University assisted 15 companies in Changhua County in completing Carbon Footprint Verification, contributing to local low-carbon and smart industrial transformation.
Design Empowering Communities: DYU USR Project Advances Industrial Vitalization and Cultural Renewal in Dacun
Da-Yeh University implements the “Health and Well-being by Design Integration Project” across the communities of Gongqi, Nanshi, and Baitang, focusing on outdoor public seating, senior-friendly recreational facilities, and cultural and creative products made from agricultural waste. The project promotes the reuse of agricultural materials through workshops such as plant-based dyeing, weaving, and twined flower craft, enabling residents to create aesthetically and commercially viable cultural and creative products. Students participate in design practices, including plant-based dyeing in Gongqi and packaging and branding development in Baitang, incorporating green materials to enhance product identity and community industry value.
The project strengthens intergenerational collaboration, sustainable cultural heritage, and local design capacity, embodying the core values of the USR initiative.
From Mixed Media Aesthetics to Cultural Regeneration: Revitalizing the Local Communities
The Baguashan Plateau is a primary cultivation area for pineapples and fruit trees. After each harvest, a considerable number of pineapple leaves and fruit tree branches are often burned or discarded, causing carbon emissions and resource waste. Starting from local agricultural challenges, the university integrates environmental education with design creativity to implement the “Pineapple Fiber and Fruit Tree Branch Co-Creation Project”, transforming agricultural waste into reusable craft materials and establishing a sustainable cyclic model from field to creation. Through art and education, the project connects the community with tourism, building a Green Crafts Collaborative Learning and Travel Network that incorporates sustainable design and low-carbon production concepts, realizing the principle of “turning agricultural waste into art, letting handmade crafts tell stories,” and demonstrating new value in Green Regional Revitalization.
Low-Carbon Smart Guide: Innovative Cultural Education at the Confucius Temple
The Changhua Confucius Temple, a Grade 3 Historic Building, is an important site for promoting Confucianism and local history. Traditional tours rely on verbal explanations or paper-based information, which are limited in content and consume paper, making it difficult to engage students accustomed to digital media. To enhance cultural understanding and participation, Dayeh University employs AI voice technology and Augmented Reality (AR) to create a low-carbon, smart, and interactive cultural guide. This approach transforms the historic site into a Cultural Classroom and establishes a model for education that integrates sustainability with technology.
Dayeh Guides Young Learners, Rooting Tea Culture Locally
Dayeh University extends the spirit of USR to local education through the “Dayeh Guides Young Learners” program, in collaboration with Fenglun Elementary School and Yunlin Elementary School. The program integrates Food and Agricultural Education, bilingual tea courses, and cultural tours, allowing local students to experience tea culture and sustainability concepts firsthand. Through planning and implementing these activities, university students enhance their professional skills while deepening their connection to the local community and cultural identity, achieving tangible outcomes of learning in the classroom, engaging with the community, and translating knowledge into action.