Tzu Chi University

Four students share a dormitory of an area of 376 square feet (or 34 square meters), and each unit has a bathroom. The cafeteria provides three vegetarian meals daily; lunch or dinner costs NT$25, while breakfast is NT$15. All students must bring their own dining utensils to the cafeteria.

The library is a beautiful three-story building that houses 208,068 books, 17,354 audio-visual aids, 672 periodicals or journals, and 40,676 digital journals (from data last collected in March, 2008). Each floor has bright, comfortable reading areas for students to get work done. The library is linked to a network of libraries throughout Taiwan providing more resources for every student.

The Information System Center designs and maintains the wireless network on campus. In addition to providing services to Taiwan’s academic research network and distant learning technology, the center offers training courses for students to advance computer literacy skills. The center also houses a multimedia room for faculty, staff, and students to produce multimedia projects.

Tzu Chi General Hospital

The goal of Tzu Chi General Hospital is to improve the poor state of health care in eastern Taiwan. The hospital collaborates with Tzu Chi University to strengthen academic research. Medical team members also carry out good patient-staff relations by caring for patients’ well-being and comforting them compassionately.