教育部

Introduction

The Ministry of Education (MOE; 教育部) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is the national authority responsible for formulating education policies, overseeing public and private institutions from preschool to higher education, and ensuring quality standards through licensing, accreditation, and curriculum regulation. As an executive entity under the Executive Yuan, the MOE guides and supports local governments in educational administration, aligning its efforts with broader national development goals.

Historical Background

Tracing its origins to educational bodies in the late Qing dynasty and later Japanese colonial administration, the MOE in its current form was re-established in Taipei on March 10, 1950. Its evolution reflects Taiwan’s transformation from an elite-focused to a universal higher education system. Since the 1990s, higher education has expanded significantly—by 2008, 163 HEIs were in operation—shifting from centralized governance towards greater institutional autonomy.

Organizational Structure

The MOE operates under a minister supported by two political deputy ministers, one administrative deputy, and a chief secretary. Its internal framework includes eight departments—among them the Department of Higher Education, Department of International and Cross‑Strait Education, and Department of Technological and Vocational Education—plus three administrative units and more than a dozen affiliated agencies, including the K‑12 Education Administration and various national research, library, and cultural institutions.

Mission and Core Functions

• Policy Formulation & Regulation: The MOE establishes national education policies, curriculum frameworks, teacher qualification standards, and licensing rules for schools of all levels—including universities and colleges.
• Quality Assurance: Through national bodies and agencies, the MOE maintains oversight of compliance, licensure, and operation, promoting continuous improvement and equity across both public and private sectors.
• Higher Education Development: Leading initiatives to expand access, improve affordability, and enhance institutional capacity to support research, innovation, and global competitiveness.
• Internationalization: Promoting educational exchanges, foreign language programs, and talent development, including initiatives like the New Southbound Talent Training Program and international MOUs.
• National Infrastructure & Networks: Supporting sector-wide platforms such as TANet (Taiwan Academic Network) to facilitate research, data sharing, and digital learning.

Role in Higher Education

The MOE plays a central role in shaping Taiwan’s higher education landscape, with a wide-ranging mandate:

• Access & Affordability: Supports expanding tertiary enrollment—reaching over 60% participation—and allocates funding and scholarships (e.g., Taiwan Scholarship) to attract both local and international students.
• Licensing & Accreditation: Oversees institutional and programmatic accreditation through the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT), which it established in 2005. HEEACT operates as an independent agency, conducting cyclical institutional accreditation (first cycle in 2010, second in 2017–18, and third — 2023–2025) based on governance, teaching, learning outcomes, research, and social responsibility standards.
• Shift to Self-Accreditation: In 2012, the MOE introduced self-accreditation to grant universities greater autonomy in internal quality assurance. By 2017, this policy was extended across all institutions, encouraging a culture of internal review alongside external evaluations.
• Funding for Research & Innovation: Directs resources for scientific research, technology transfer, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurship across universities—positioning higher education as a driver of national development.
• Global Integration: Fosters strategic alliances and exchange programs, like university consortia, foreign student admission slots, and cross-border academic partnerships, all aimed at raising Taiwan’s international profile.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

Quality assurance in higher education is anchored in a dual model of external evaluation and internal self-review:

• HEEACT Coordination: Acting on the MOE’s mandate, HEEACT evaluates HEIs through comprehensive institutional and program-level reviews. It has evaluated over 80 institutions and 3,000 programs since 2005.
• Institutional Cycles: Currently administering the third institutional accreditation cycle (2023–2025), HEEACT uses four core criteria—governance, teaching professionalism, student outcomes, and social responsibility—to assess institutional quality.
• National QA Evolution: Taiwan’s QA model has progressed through three developmental stages: accountability (2005–2012), autonomy/self-accreditation (2012–2017), and internal QA culture (2017–present).
• Global Benchmarks: Encouraged by the MOE, universities pursue international accreditation while aligning national QA with global standards to support mutual recognition and enhance global competitiveness.

International Partnerships & Programs

The MOE actively seeks to raise Taiwan’s educational standing through:

• Programs like the New Southbound Talent Development and Taiwan Scholarship, which support talent exchange and study opportunities across Asia and beyond.
• Collaborations in North America, Europe, and Asia—culminating in MOUs with institutions such as University of Montana and University of Scranton, student exchange initiatives, and joint research projects.
• Investment in English-medium and bilingual curricula under policies such as “2030 Bilingual Nation,” aimed at improving CEFR-aligned English proficiency among students.

Strategic Initiatives & Future Directions

• STEM & Digitally Enhanced Learning: Emphasising digital tools, STEM disciplines, interactive pedagogies, and AI-assisted learning models to modernise classroom teaching.
• Inclusive Education: Enhancing support for special needs and minority students, promoting equitable learning outcomes, and aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4.
• Bilingual Education & Global Mobility: Scaling bilingual instruction across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with set targets for English proficiency and credit earned in English-medium programs.
• Research and Innovation Hubs: Boosting university-led innovation through funding, aligning higher education with national economic priorities, and fostering industry partnerships.
• Institutional Collaboration: Supporting university alliances and systems to promote resource sharing, cooperative academic and research agendas, and institutional benchmarking.

Conclusion

The Ministry of Education of Taiwan operates as the cornerstone of the country’s education system, balancing policy leadership, quality assurance, and international strategy. In the higher education sphere in particular, its engagement spans regulatory oversight, accreditation, research funding, global partnerships, and innovation. By nurturing institutional autonomy and rigorous QA through HEEACT, and fostering international alignment, the MOE ensures Taiwan’s universities remain competitive, accountable, and responsive to both national and global demands.

Organization Name

教育部

Ministry of Education of Taiwan

Acronym

MOE

Year of Establishment

1950

Control Type

Public

Entity Type

Non-Profit

Geo Focus and Coverage

National

Recognized by

n.a.

Affiliations or Memberships

n.a.

Number of Member Universities or Accredited Institutions

n.a.

Address

5, Zhongshan S. Road, Zhongzheng District
Taipei City
10051 Taipei Taiwan

Phone

+886 (2) 7736 6051

Fax

+886 (2) 7736 6052

List of universities in Taiwan recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan:

A

1. Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology
2. Asia University

C

1. Chaoyang University of Technology
2. Cheng Shiu University of Technology
3. China Medical University
4. China University of Medical Science and Technology
5. Chinese Culture University
6. Chinese University of Science and Technology
7. Chien Kuo University of Science and Technology
8. Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science
9. Chih‑Li University of Technology
10. Chongren Medical Management College
11. Chongyou Film and Television University
12. Chung Hwa University
13. Chung Tai University of Science and Technology
14. Chung Yuan Christian University
15. Corning University

D

1. Dahua School Foundation Minth University of Technology
2. Daren University of Science and Technology
3. Daehan Institute of Technology
4. Dharma Drum College of Arts and Sciences
5. Dayeh University
6. De Ming University of Finance and Economics

E

1. Evergreen Christian University

F

1. Feng Chia University
2. Fo Guang University
3. Fu Jen Catholic University
4. Fu Ying University of Science and Technology

G

1. Guangya School Foundation Yuda University of Science and Technology
2. Guangyu School Foundation Yuanpei University of Medical Science and Technology

H

1. Hong Kuo De Lin University of Science and Technology
2. Hongguang University of Science and Technology
3. Huafan University
4. Huaxia University of Science and Technology
5. Hsing Wu University of Science and Technology

I

1. I‑Shou University

J

1. Jianxing University of Science and Technology
2. Jingwen University of Science and Technology
3. Jingyi University

K

1. Kainan University
2. Kaohsiung Medical University
3. Kunshan University of Science and Technology

L

1. Liming Institute of Technology
2. Lingdong University of Science and Technology
3. Longhua University of Science and Technology

M

1. Mackay Medical College
2. Mackay College of Medical and Nursing Management
3. Miwa Institute of Technology
4. Ming Chi University of Science and Technology
5. Ming Hsin University of Science and Technology
6. Moral Education Nursing and Health College

N

1. National Academy of Theater Arts
2. National Changhua University of Education
3. National Chengchi University
4. National Cheng Kung University
5. National Chiayi University
6. National Chin‑Yi University of Technology
7. National Chung Cheng University
8. National Chung Hsing University
9. National Chung Nan University
10. National Central University
11. National Dong Hwa University
12. National Huwei University of Science and Technology
13. National Ilan University
14. National Kaohsiung Normal University
15. National Kaohsiung University
16. National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
17. National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
18. National Pingtung University
19. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
20. National Penghu University of Science and Technology
21. National Quemoy University
22. National Sports University
23. National Sun Yat‑sen University
24. National Taiwan Academy of Theater Arts
25. National Taiwan Normal University
26. National Taiwan Ocean University
27. National Taiwan University
28. National Taiwan University of Arts
29. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
30. National Taiwan University of Sport and Physical Education
31. National Tainan University
32. National Taichung University of Education
33. National Taichung University of Science and Technology
34. National Taipei University
35. National Taipei University of Business
36. National Taipei University of Education
37. National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
38. National Taipei University of Technology
39. National Taipei University of the Arts
40. National Taitung College
41. National Taitung University
42. National United University
43. National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

O

1. Our Lady of Health and Medical College

Q

1. Qiaoguang University of Science and Technology

R

1. <none>

S

1. Shih Chien University
2. Shih Hsin University
3. Shu‑Te University
4. Shuhei University of Science and Technology
5. Shin‑sei Medical and Nursing Management College
6. Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
7. Soochow University
8. St. John's University of Technology
9. Sun Yat‑sen Medical University

T

1. Taipei City University
2. Taipei Medical University
3. Tatung University
4. Tainan Home and College School Tainan University of Technology
5. Tainan National University of the Arts
6. Tainan Nursing College
7. Tamutkang University
8. Tcd
9. Tzu Chi University
10. Tzu‑Hwai College of Medical and Nursing Management

U

1. Universal University of Science and Technology
2. University of Science and Technology of China
3. University of South China
4. University of Truth

W

1. Wenzao University of Languages
2. Wufeng University of Science and Technology

Y

1. Yan Te College of Medical and Nursing Management
2. Yuanzhi University
3. Yuying College of Medical and Nursing Management

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