National Defense University, Military academy in Bade District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
National Defense University is a military academy in Bade District, Taoyuan City, bringing together several specialized colleges for officers. It includes separate branches for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and a War College for senior rank training.
Four existing military institutions, including the Armed Forces University and Chung Cheng Institute of Technology, merged into this institution in May 2000. The reorganization aimed to bring military education at the university level under one roof.
The name comes from the Chinese term for national defense, while the grounds are typically open only to military personnel and their families. Outsiders mainly see high walls and guard posts controlling access.
The campus sits in Bade District, which borders Yingge District, making Yingge Station the nearest connection to the rail network. Access for visitors without official invitation is heavily restricted.
A medical center is among the integrated facilities, serving military personnel in southern Taipei metro area. The university also grants academic degrees up to the doctoral level in defense-related subjects.
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