2026-03-26
College of International Affairs became APSIA full member!!!
After years of dedicated effort, our college, in 2025, officially secured full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA, on behalf of our university. We have become the first full APSIA member in the Greater China region and the third in Asia, following Ritsumeikan University in Japan and the National University of Singapore.
APSIA’s full members include leading institutions such as the Harvard Kennedy School, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and Sciences Po in Paris. In total, APSIA comprises 38 full member schools and 29 affiliate members across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Many of our faculty members have studied or taught at these institutions, demonstrating the association’s global influence.
About APSIA
APSIA was originally formed as a professional association of U.S.-based schools specializing in international affairs. It facilitates collaboration among member institutions in curriculum development, academic exchange, and discussions on emerging issues and trends in international relations. Over time, APSIA expanded beyond the United States to include institutions in Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, becoming a global network of leading schools in international affairs. Many top U.S. universities with schools of international affairs are members.
About Our College
The College of International Affairs at National Chengchi University is located in Taiwan, a strategic hub in the Indo-Pacific region. Leveraging its geographic advantages and global perspective, the college is committed to cultivating internationally competitive professionals in international affairs. As the only academic institution from the Greater China region to join APSIA, the college holds a leading position in teaching, research, policy practice, and professional education.
The college is dedicated to training elite professionals in international affairs while fulfilling its missions in teaching, research, public service, and continuing education. Its core academic units include the Department of Diplomacy, the Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies, and the Graduate Institute of Russian Studies. It also offers in-service master’s programs in Strategic and International Affairs, as well as National Security and Mainland China Studies. Additional programs include an International Studies English-taught master’s program, Japanese Studies MA and PhD programs, an EU Studies certificate program, and a Middle East and Central Asia Studies master’s program—providing a comprehensive and holistic education in international affairs.
Graduates of the college are widely represented in government agencies, academia, and international organizations, making the college a key think tank and talent hub connecting Taiwan to the world.
History of Joining APSIA
2007–2010
Since 2007, the college actively participated in APSIA-related activities and explored the possibility of becoming an affiliate member.
2010–2024
In 2010, the college officially joined APSIA as an affiliate member, gaining access to both in-person and virtual events and strengthening engagement with other member institutions. In January 2024, Dean Lien Hung-yi and Associate Dean Lu Yeh-chung attended the APSIA Annual Meeting in Singapore to discuss the application for full membership with the APSIA Secretariat.
From 2025 onward
In January 2025, Dean Lien Hung-yi and Professor Wu Chung-han, Chair of the Department of Diplomacy, attended the APSIA Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. On April 12, 2025, the college received official notification of its acceptance as a full member.
Becoming a full APSIA member not only signifies that the college meets the association’s rigorous standards, but also reflects international recognition of its long-term contributions to the field of international affairs. This milestone will create more opportunities for collaboration with top universities worldwide.
APSIA organizes a variety of annual events, including admissions sessions and career development activities, and evaluates member institutions on internationalization and innovative teaching. Dean Lu Yeh-chung has been invited to participate in related initiatives for two consecutive years.
Looking ahead, the college will continue to advance international studies, actively engage in APSIA governance and activities, strengthen its global academic presence, and expand opportunities for international collaboration and exchange for faculty and students.