OIT’s track record of producing major breakthroughs is nationally recognized.
Oriental Institute of Technology (OIT) traces its roots back to 1968, when the Oriental Academy of Industrial Technology was established. It is recognized as the nation’s first private two-year academy. In 1973 the academy was renamed the Oriental Academy of Industry comprised four departments – Textile, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer.
It has been more than 30 years since the school was first founded. The successive principals inherit the spirits of the school founder and spare no effort to manage the great task by means of the excellent school motto “Sincerity, Diligence, Thrift, and Prudence”.
OIT also adheres to the principle of “Creativity, Consideration, Communication and Cooperation” in anticipation of transforming the school into an Industrial application school that integrates both technology and culture, innovation and quality, profession and common knowledge, theory and practice as well as a superb institute that is systematically, diversely, knowledgeably, and scientifically developed.
OIT prides itself in making a difference—to its students, staff and to the businesses it works with. The research and business ideas, alongside its sought after graduates, contribute to the economic and social development of both the region and to Taiwan as a whole.
The teaching is first-rate and is supported by the world-class applied research.
OIT students benefit from a tailored approach that helps them to get the most from their studies. Currently, the university integrates the existing 12 departments from 4 schools, Electrical and Communicating, Engineering, Management, and Medical Science.
OIT offers top quality teaching and learning facilities and the ability to learn flexibly in a way that best suits their needs.
At
OIT, students are encouraged to “Be Yourself” to pursue intellectual and self-fulfillment. The university offers an environment where big ideas originate and the next generation of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and business leaders are educated.
OIT’s track record of producing major breakthroughs is nationally recognized. Envisioning the future, by investing in new facilities, recruiting competitive faculty, designing forefront courses, undertaking innovative research and enhancing teaching quality,
OIT attempts to thrive and become the model of vocational education.
The university expects students to study hard during the time at
OIT, but opportunities for relaxation and for developing personal skills are important too. The Office of Student Activities acts as a hub of campus activities, providing cultural, social and recreational opportunities to supplement and complement education in the classroom.
Through participating in extra curriculum activities, students are expected to:
1. Enhance physical and mental health.
2. Develop leadership and management skills.
3. Explore and fulfill dreams and interests.
The office of student activities supervises and coordinates a wide range of student associations, clubs and extra curriculum activities which are divided into eight affiliations, including Administration, Social Service, Sports, Student Council, Recreation, Academic Union, Information Service, and Propaganda. The activities center will soon be renovated to provide better and larger space for clubs and organizations.
