Aletheia University, Private education institution in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Aletheia University is a private institution in Tamsui and Tainan that teaches around 5,000 students across 22 undergraduate programs within five academic divisions. The two campuses offer programs in humanities, business, natural sciences, social sciences, and information technology.
Canadian missionary George Leslie Mackay founded the institution in 1882 as Oxford College, one of the first western educational centers in Taiwan. The institution adopted its current name in 1999, drawn from the Greek word for truth.
The campus reflects Presbyterian principles while providing spaces for different faiths, including a chapel and a prayer room for Muslim students. Visitors notice this openness in daily campus life, where religious diversity is visibly practiced.
Visitors can explore both campuses, with the Tamsui site located on the outskirts of town and the second one in Tainan. International guests find support for learning Chinese if they plan to stay longer.
The institution ranks among the oldest western-style educational centers on the island and has contributed to Taiwan's academic landscape for over a century. Its name connects Greek philosophy with Christian educational values.
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