The National Institute of the Arts was founded in 1982 as an institute of higher learning for the arts, with the goal of creating new, modern Chinese arts based on our cultural heritage. The Institute was housed in Luchou, Taipei County from 1985 until its move in 1991 to the permanent campus in Kuandu, overlooking the Kuandu plain and Taipei City. The buildings, designed by noted architect C.Y. Lee, house state-of-the-art technology in the theaters and workshop facilities, while displaying a neo-Chinese classical style. The Institute was renamed Taipei National University of the Arts in 2001. Programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music, Fine Arts, and Theater were offered in the first year, with the program in Dance following the next year. With a strong emphasis on the humanities and rigorous training in traditional Chinese as well as Western arts, the Institute offers professional training with concentration on both idea and technique, theory and practice. In an environment that encourages free creativity and research, the Institute strives toward producing works of art in different styles and forms----modern works that have not lost touch with the essence of Chinese culture.

•Campus Description

The campus of the Taipei National University of the Arts rests upon the environmentally protected Kuandu Plains, providing the University mountainous surroundings and beautiful sceneries while overlooking Taipei City. Its Neo-Chinese classical style buildings tie together all four schools throughout the campus. In this quiet and serene hill, visitors encounter numerous species of plants and natural beauty. Further into the campus, we find an array of restaurants, cafe, bookstores, and convenient store to meet daily necessities. University facilities rates among top quality in the nation to name a few: student dormitories (air-conditioned with private shower and bath), sports ground, bike trail, library, practice rooms, class rooms and the newly completed Concert Hall, together with the Theater, and the Dance Center, providing an ultimate arts and cultural experience for visitors. In order to provide our participants the best performance experience, 2005 ShuanYin International Music Festival has chosen the newly completed Concert Hall to be the venue of our Student Recitals. This Concert Hall is designed specifically for classical music performance with a capacity of 500 plus seats and an acoustical design, which meets international standards. In an environment such as the Taipei National University of the Arts, we believe, this will undoubtedly bring to our participants an unforgettable learning experience.