Minghsin University of Science and Technology (MUST) was founded in 1966 that was known as Ming Hsin Engineering College (MEC). During this period, there were only some industrial associate degree programs, like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Management, Chemical Engineering, etc.
MEC was renamed to Ming Hsin Institute of Technology and Commerce (MHITC) in 1993. During this period, commercial programs were added, like International Trade, Business Administration, etc.
In 1997, the Ministry of Education agreed MHITC to upgrade to Ming Hsin Institute of Technology (MHIT) with bachelor’s degree programs and associate degree programs. During this period, some programs for service industries were added, like Hotel Management, Child Development and Education, etc.
The Ministry of Education agreed MHIT to upgrade to a full university called Ming Hsin University of Science and Technology on September 01, 2002, and established three colleges: College of Engineering, Management, and Service Industries. In the same year, master’s degree programs were added.
Since then, Minghsin became an accredited university with 4 colleges, 9 graduate schools, and 18 departments. From few selective departments 40 years ago to today’s inclusive academic unit, Minghsin has gone a long way. It is now a premier academic unit offering comprehensive education. There are more than 15,000 students, day school and night combined currently in Minghsin and almost 80,000 alumni worldwide.

Recognized as the 2nd best private technical university in Taiwan with more than 50 years of history, Minghsin University of Science and Technology’s position is to uphold the concept of creating a school, based on the traditional Chinese humanistic spirit, to establish Minghsin as a science and technology university with both international vision and regional development characteristics, teaching and innovation applications.
Minghsin University of Science and Technology (MUST) International Short-term Programs are open to students at home and abroad. Whether you are a native student in Taiwan or an international student planning to study abroad at another institution, MUST International Short-term Programs are an ideal choice for you! We have more than 27 disciplines to choose from including engineering, business, service management and social sciences, well qualified and highly experienced full-time faculty, and state-of-the art campus with modern teaching facilities such as wireless high-speed internet, hi-tech laboratories, library, computer center, professional classrooms, internship restaurant etc.
Our mission is based on an educational philosophy of balanced development by which the ideal of a holistic education can be achieved. A holistic education embraces four balances. These are: (1) the balance between knowledge in one’s professional field and a general understanding of humanity; (2) the balance between personal integrity and competency; (3) the balance between one’s role as an individual and as a contributing member of society; (4) the balance between body, mind and spirit. Our goals are to nurture students expressing the essence of our mission both in their profession and outlook on life, and retain the wisdom absorbed from their college experiences.