弘光科技大学:台湾医护与民生教育的领航者
弘光科技大学(Hungkuang University)创立于1967年,前身为"私立弘光护理专科学校",是台湾中部最具影响力的私立科技大学之一。学校位于台中市沙鹿区,历经多次改制后于2003年升格为科技大学。秉持"以人为本,关怀生命"的校训,弘光科大以医护教育起家,现已发展成为涵盖医护、民生、工程、管理等领域的综合性大学。在2023年远见杂志台湾最佳大学排行榜中,该校位列私立技职大学第3名,并获教育部"中北部私立科大第一"的高教深耕计划补助27。
医护教育与特色学科
作为台湾护理教育的先驱,弘光科大护理系拥有博士班,并首创"全人长照物理治疗菁英培育计划"2。学校在食品安全领域表现突出,是台湾第一所通过HACCP认证的大专院校2。此外,食品科技系屡获"技职之光"奖项,其烘焙科技组与食品科技组培养了大量业界人才5。近年来,学校积极推动AI与传统学科融合,建置人工智慧创新平台,拓展跨领域应用2。
校园生活与产学合作
弘光科大提供完善的校园设施,包括可容纳2000余名学生的宿舍、由餐旅系运营的实习餐厅,以及7-11便利商店等生活配套15。学校设有48个学生社团,促进多元交流3。在产学合作方面,弘光与汉翔公司建立策略联盟,并和多家企业合作开发智能医疗与健康科技项目58。
With its origins in nursing education, Hungkuang University has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution while maintaining healthcare as its core strength. The university's Language Therapy and Audiology Department addresses critical needs in speech rehabilitation, while its innovative "AI + Healthcare" programs bridge technology and medical services24. Notably, the campus features a student-run bakery and Western restaurant, providing hands-on training for Food Science and Hospitality Management majors17.
As a leader in vocational education, Hungkuang combines academic rigor with practical training. Its "3+3+3" model—3 months classroom learning, 3 months lab research, and 3 months industry internship—ensures graduates meet workforce demands2. From pioneering nursing programs to advancing food safety standards, the university continues to shape Taiwan's healthcare and lifestyle industries while fostering global competencies through international partnerships48.