The Graduate Institute of Russian Studies (GIRS) at National Chengchi University (NCCU) was established in August 1994 with the purpose of cultivating Russian experts to develop Taiwan’s diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations with Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Central-Eastern European countries.
Combined with theory and practice, the institute’s interdisciplinary courses are conducted by both full-time faculty members and adjunct professors from several departments and colleges on campus. In addition, the institute invites distinguished guest scholars from the CIS to promote academic exchanges and raise the university’s international academic status.
To become one of the best academic institutions of Russian studies in the world, the institute has energetically conducted a variety of Russia-related research projects; provided public sectors and businesses with professional consultations; engaged in academic exchanges with renowned domestic and foreign academic institutions; organized annual international conferences; hosted scholars and experts giving lectures or participating in workshops.
Our Educational Objectives & Core Competencies
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Core Competency Framework | |||
| Foundational Theory: Strengthen theoretical training; professional expertise application. | Capability Pillars |
Competency Descriptors |
Student Capability Indicators |
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| Advanced Regional Research: Foster independent inquiry (Russia, Eastern Europe, CIS); comparative analysis. | ANALYTICAL RESEARCH |
- Theoretical Application Methodological - Rigour Data Synthesis - Scholarly Production |
- Execute Independent Analysis - Draft Research Proposals - Construct Frameworks |
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| Strategic Engagement: Cultivate professionals for diplomatic & strategic relations. | ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE |
- Specialised Erudition - Multi-sectoral Analysis Interdisciplinary - Innovation Contextualisation |
- Examine Regional Trends - Challenge Existing Theories - Employ Cross-Regional Approaches |
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| International Perspective: Broaden international horizons; cross-cultural literacy. | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE |
- Applied Expertise - Strategic Insight - Problem Solving - Policy Evaluation |
- Address Practical Requirements - Provide Nuanced Evaluation - Facilitate Real-World Impact |
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《General Building of Colleges》
Our Facilities
Teaching takes place at the General Building, located at the lower campus. Our facilities include seminar room, a library, a computer room, a reading room, and a Russian corner. The Russian corner provides a comfortable and rich Russian-learning environment, with Russian textbooks and Russian films. The University Library houses the top collections in Taiwan for Russian and related area studies. In addition to Chinese and English books and periodicals, online Russian databases comprising the main Russian periodicals and newspapers are available.
Student Admission
Admission Quota
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Taiwan Students |
International Students |
Overseas Chinese Students |
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Degree Student |
Non-Degree Student |
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10 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
Student Number (Academic Year 2025/2026)
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Enrollment Year |
Total |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
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10 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
36 |
Career Development
Alumni have proven to be successful in all kinds of career performance, including business, public service (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Investigation Bureau, Ministry of Justice, Government Information Office, etc.), education, and advanced study for a doctoral degree.
