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In response to global climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events worldwide, there has been a growing need for higher education institutions in Taiwan to cultivate highly skilled professionals in urban planning and disaster management. Addressing this need, the MCU established the Department of Urban Planning and Disaster Management in 2002, now known as the Department of Urban Design and Sustainable Development. We welcome a new cohort of students to our undergraduate, graduate, professional graduate, and doctoral degree programs each year.

Our department stands out for its specialised focus on urban planning, urban design, sustainable development, and disaster management. Through the emphasis on diverse professional training and utilisation of an extensive array of digitised resources and innovative teaching methods, we equip students with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), regional disaster and rescue planning, disaster mitigation, disaster prevention and response system management, urban planning and design, community development, and environmental planning. Consequently, our graduates are highly sought after in both public and private sectors. They can take civil service examinations for roles such as Urban Planner, Land Policy Administrator, Fire Control Technician, Real Estate Appraiser, and Community Planner.

We understand the growing demand for skilled professionals in these fields and encourage our students to critically engage with the complex issues surrounding disaster management, urban planning and design, and sustainable development. Our ultimate aim is to foster positive environmental change and contribute to the well-being of local communities and Taiwanese society. If your aspirations align with ours, we invite you to join us! Please note, however, that our lectures are predominantly conducted in Chinese, so a high level of proficiency in the Chinese language is required.

Best wishes,

Lin Wen-Yen,

Professor and Chair

Dept. of Urban Design and Sustainable Development, Ming Chuan University

Campus information

Taipei: 250 Zhong Shan N. Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei 111, Taiwan | +886 2 2882-4564

Taoyuan: 5 De Ming Rd., Gui Shan District, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan | +886 3 350-7001

Jihe: 3F-8F, No.130, Jihe Rd., Shihlin District, Taipei City 111, Taiwan | +886 2 2882-4564

Kinmen: 105 De Ming Rd., Jinsha Township, Kinmen County 890, Taiwan | +886 355-233

Michigan Location: Gilbertson Hall, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI 48710 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-989-964-2497 (U.S.); +886 2 2882-4564 (Taiwan)

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