Fo Guang University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4740 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1653 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #84 of 144 | In Taiwan |
| #2879 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Enrollment
- 2,966
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- website.fgu.edu.tw
- Languages
- Chinese
- Acceptance rate
- 53%*
* Fo Guang University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 2,966 |
|---|
Research profile
Fo Guang University has published 1,571 scientific papers with 9,635 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, and Mathematics.
Fo Guang University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 38 | 1 |
| 2000 | 105 | 1 |
| 2001 | 163 | 2 |
| 2002 | 165 | 2 |
| 2003 | 172 | 7 |
| 2004 | 44 | 23 |
| 2005 | 17 | 33 |
| 2006 | 14 | 33 |
| 2007 | 30 | 59 |
| 2008 | 37 | 76 |
| 2009 | 32 | 132 |
| 2010 | 53 | 168 |
| 2011 | 53 | 234 |
| 2012 | 40 | 315 |
| 2013 | 28 | 359 |
| 2014 | 47 | 406 |
| 2015 | 50 | 467 |
| 2016 | 45 | 462 |
| 2017 | 40 | 406 |
| 2018 | 31 | 508 |
| 2019 | 42 | 578 |
| 2020 | 40 | 665 |
| 2021 | 42 | 890 |
| 2022 | 68 | 927 |
| 2023 | 77 | 1056 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1009 |
| 2025 | 44 | 937 |
Programs and Degrees
| Bachelor's Degree | Administration, Asian Religious Studies, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chinese, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Graphic Arts, History, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Psychology, Public Relations, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Asian Religious Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Educational Technology, English, Fine Arts, Futurology, History, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Literature, Management, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Religion, Sociology |
| Doctorate | Literature |
Notable alumni
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Amber An
- Occupations
- actortelevision actormodelfilm actorrecording artist
- Biography
-
Amber An, born Liao Ching-ling (Chinese: 廖婧伶; pinyin: Liào Jìnglíng), is a Taiwanese actress, singer, television host, and model.
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Hank Chen
- Occupations
- television presenteractorimpressionist
- Biography
-
Chen Han-dian, sometimes credited as Hank Chen, is a Taiwanese actor, host and comedian. After his victory in a talent contest for impersonation on Everybody Speaks Nonsense in 2006, he gained recognition as the sidekick on popular talk show Kangsi Coming from 2007 onward. Chen's acting credits include films Monga, Love in Disguise, The Soul of Bread. In 2022, he won the Best Host in a Variety Show award at the Golden Bell Awards for co-hosting Hot Door Night.
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Lin Zi-miao
- Enrolled in Fo Guang University
- Graduated with master's degree in public affairs program
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lin Zi-miao is a Taiwanese politician. A member of the Kuomintang, she served as the magistrate of Yilan County from 2018 to 2024.
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Lin Tsong-shyan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lin Tsung-hsien or Lin Tsong-shyan is a Taiwanese politician. He was elected Yilan County Magistrate in 2009 and served until 2017, when he was appointed to lead the Council of Agriculture.
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Chen Jun-yu
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Chen Chun-yu is a Taiwanese politician.
Fo Guang University faculties and divisions
| College : Buddhist Studies | Asian Studies |
|---|---|
| College : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religion |
| College : Science and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Educational Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Media Studies, Psychology |
| College : Social Sciences and Management | Communication Studies, Economics, Futurology, Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | FGU 佛光大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan - HEEACT |
Location and contacts
| Address | No.160, Linwei Rd., Jiaosi Yilan, 26247 Taiwan |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |