The Open University of Kaohsiung (OUK; ) is an
open university
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in
Siaogang District,
Kaohsiung
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,
Taiwan
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. OUK is an agency of the
Kaohsiung City Government.
As a comprehensive university, OUK offers academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including business, tourism, engineering, technology, marine science, and design.
OUK also offers flexible and innovative learning options through its distance education and continuing education programs.
History
The OUK was originally established in 1997 as the Opening University of Kaohsiung. In 2008, it was renamed to Open University of Kaohsiung.
Faculties
* Department of Law
* Department of Industrial and Business Administration
* Department of Mass Communication
* Department of Foreign Languages and Literature
* Department of Culture and Art
* Department of Technology Management
* General Education Center
See also
*
List of universities in Taiwan
References
External links
Open University of Kaohsiung
1997 establishments in Taiwan
Educational institutions established in 1997
Universities and colleges in Kaohsiung
Universities and colleges in Taiwan
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