Chang Gung University of Science and Technology (CGUST; ) is a

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, and Puzi City,

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History

CGUST was originally established as Ming Chi College of Technology in 1983. In 1988, the Chang Gung Institute of Nursing was established as a two-year junior college program for nursing. A five-year program was established in 1991 and the institute was promoted to Chang Gung Institute of Technology. It also offered a two-year college program. In 2004, the institute offered a four-year college program. In August 2011 the name was changed to Chang Gung University of Science and Technology.

Faculties

* College of Nursing * College of Human Ecology * Center for General Education

Transportation

The Taoyuan Campus is within walking distance south of National Taiwan Sport University Station of

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. The Chiayi Campus is within walking distance west from

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of the

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