Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology

Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology (HWAI), originally known as China Junior College of Medical technology, was established in 1968 in Jen-Te County, Tainan Hsien for the purpose of offering academic opportunities for youths interested in medical care.

At the initial stage, there was only one five-year day time program containing three departments for junior high school graduates.

The two-year day time program and night time school for senior high school graduates were offered in 1988. In the year of 1999, school was upgraded from a Junior College to a College of Technology. And in the year of 2007, school was promoted to be a university.

We have 13 departments in undergraduate program, some of them include five-year or two-year junior college divisions. In order to create positive impact and influence on students' learning progress, our aim is to emphasize on improving teaching environments, developing teaching quality and promoting area of research. Also, we expect to cultivate high-end medical professionals through continuous effort.

The Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology Library was founded in 1972. Our library which supports teaching, aids the spread of knowledge and the glory of Chinese culture, plays an important role in providing various resources and services to the teachers and students in our college.

Our library belongs to the medical field. Our collection includes in the field of medical technology, nursing, food nutrition, industrial safety and hygiene, cosmetic applications and administration, health care administration and early childhood education. At present, we have more than 185,819 books and 826 titles of current periodicals in Chinese and foreign languages, more than 4000 video tapes. Our library is a seven-floor building, which covers about 5,800 square meters. In addition to book storage, a journal section, reading area, there are areas for information retrieval, reference books, current periodical, back issue periodical, newspaper reading, special book collections, an international conference hall and video center in the library. Bright and air-conditioned rooms provide comfortable setting in the library.