Founding Spirit

Founding Spirit Fu Jen Catholic University is the first such university in China established by the Catholic Church. Moved by the Christian understanding of love and inspired by the high ideals of Confucian education, it adopted the name "Fu Jen" to give expression to its universal vision and mission realized through holistic education in the Chinese cultural context. Fu Jen University has a history of 80 years, and provides the country with well-educated students characterized by integrated physical, social, intellectual, aesthetic, moral, and spiritual development. The University also hopes to serve society through various additional academic programs and community services. Aided by extensive scientific research, Fu Jen is committed to the pursuit of truth and the integration of Western and Chinese cultural values so as to promote the well-being of the human family and strengthen world harmony.

For the formation of students with versatile knowledge, the University provides a well-balanced division between general education and special education. There is special emphasis on humanistic discipline so that students will foster lofty sentiment and enrich their lives when they start their careers after graduation.

Moreover, to stimulate international academic exchange and collaboration, and to promote cultural dialogue, the University has established sister-school relationships with renowned universities worldwide.