Far East University, formerly Far East Junior College of Technology, was established in 1968. For almost forty years, it has overcome all possible difficulties and has developed firmly and steadily. In August, 1999, before the dawn of the new millennium, the school was promoted and officially renamed Far East College as Mr. Nai-Chang Wang was the President. To comply with the promotion and to help students develop wholesome character the former humanities and social science courses have been largely improved.
The General Education Center of Far East College was thus established according to the organization of the school. In the year of 2004 and 2005, the school was evaluated by Education Department of Taiwan and was officially renamed Far East University as Dr. Yen-Zen Wang is the President. Then in August, 2006, the school was promoted and renamed Far East University.Currently there are 4 colleges including College of Engineering, College of Design, College of Commerce & Management, College of Hospitality and Leisure. There are 6 master degrees offered from Graduate Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Marketing & Supply Chain Management.