University History

About the University

University of Kang Ning

Kang Ning University (University of Kang Ning) is dedicated to cultivating professional talents for the health and wellness service industries — integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and committed to developing as an industry-oriented teaching university with over 50 years of accumulated expertise.

Two Founding Institutions
📍 Taipei · Est. 1968
Kang Ning Junior College of Medical Care and Management

Originally founded in 1968 as Taipei Municipal Kang Ning High-Level Nursing and Midwifery Vocational School — the first ISO 9002 certified junior college in Taiwan, with deep roots in nursing and healthcare education at the Neihu campus.

📍 Tainan · Est. 2000
Leader University of Management → Kang Ning University

Established in 2000 as Leader University of Management in Tainan's Annan District, in response to the development of the Southern Taiwan Science Park. Upgraded to Leader University in 2008, and renamed Kang Ning University in 2011.

Institutional History
Taipei Campus (Kang Ning Junior College)
Tainan Campus (Leader / Kang Ning University)
Merger & Current Institution
1968
Taipei Campus
Founding of Kang Ning Nursing School
Established on February 8, 1968 as "Taipei Municipal Private Kang Ning High-Level Nursing and Midwifery Vocational School." The school name also inspired the naming of Kangning Road in Neihu District, Taipei.
1996
Taipei Campus
Upgraded to Kang Ning Nursing Junior College
Became the first healthcare-focused junior college in Taiwan. Achieved ISO 9002 international certification — the first junior college in the country to do so.
2000
Taipei Campus
Renamed Kang Ning Junior College of Medical Care and Management (康寧醫護暨管理專科學校).
Tainan Campus
Founded as Leader University of Management
Established in Tainan's Annan District, closely linked to the Southern Taiwan Science Park and the knowledge-based economy era.
2008
Tainan Campus
Upgraded and Renamed Leader University
Elevated to full university status, expanding its academic programs and institutional mission.
2011
Tainan Campus
Renamed Kang Ning University
Officially renamed University of Kang Ning (康寧大學) on February 1, 2011, reflecting its renewed focus on health sciences and people-centred education.
2015
Merger
Two Institutions Merge to Form the Current University
On August 1, 2015, Kang Ning University (Tainan) merged with Kang Ning Junior College of Medical Care and Management (Taipei), forming the present University of Kang Ning under the Kang Ning School Foundation. The Taipei campus became the university's main headquarters.
2023
Current Institution
Mr. Ching-Tang Wu Assumes Chairmanship
The current Chairman of the Board officially assumed office on January 18, 2023, bringing renewed leadership and passion for advancing the university's mission.
Key Achievements
Institutional Milestones & Awards
  • First junior college in Taiwan to achieve ISO 9002 international quality certification.
  • 1998 & 2000 — Rated Outstanding in Ministry of Education institutional inspections.
  • 1998 — Nursing and Information Management departments received First-Class administrative performance ratings from the Ministry of Education.
  • 1999 — Designated as a Model School for curriculum resources by the Ministry of Education's Technical and Vocational Education Division.
  • 2004 & 2008 — Multiple departments awarded First-Class ratings in Ministry of Education junior college evaluations.
  • 2008 — Nursing department received First-Class rating in TNAC (Taiwan Nursing Accreditation Council) evaluation.
  • 2012 — School administration and five academic departments received First-Class ratings in comprehensive junior college evaluations.
Academic Structure
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Over 50 years of accumulated expertise in professional healthcare education. Departments span nursing, long-term care, gerontological health management, and optical science.

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College of Business and Information

Addressing emerging fields including cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and smart healthcare management to cultivate interdisciplinary talents for the health industry.

"Global Vision, Local Action, Healthy Living, and Excellence at Kang Ning."
— Educational Philosophy, University of Kang Ning
Looking Forward
Interdisciplinary Excellence
Integrating the resources of both colleges to cultivate interdisciplinary talents for the health and wellness industry — with particular attention to smart healthcare, IoT, and cloud computing.
Holistic Education
Promoting humanistic care, social responsibility, and creative development — nurturing professionals with professional knowledge, humanistic qualities, and international perspectives.