Free courses leading to certificate or award:

Providence University’s Exploring Taichung School program offers free courses designed with practical and experiential approaches for junior high and high school students. These courses cultivate active engagement, foster interdisciplinary competencies, and guide students in identifying potential directions for their future academic and career development. The program further integrates the principles of social inclusion, embedding them within course activities to extend their impact beyond the classroom. Upon completion, students receive a certificate in recognition of their efforts.

Beyond academic benefits, this initiative also serves as a vital mechanism for balancing the distribution of educational resources across central Taiwan. By addressing disparities between urban and rural areas, it provides enhanced learning opportunities for students in disadvantaged or remote communities. In doing so, the initiative reflects Providence University’s broader commitment to fairness, justice, and inclusivity in education.

The Number of Free Courses Offered by the PU and Participants Over the Past Three Years

Free access to campus facilities and equipment:

For general public, PU offers:

• Luking library not only supports academic research and self-directed learning for internal faculty and students but also welcomes external visitors who can enter the library with identification such as ID cards or passports. PU Luking Libary offers free registration for the public to access and use library spaces and reading facilities.  Alumni can apply for alumni borrowing cards for a fee to access library resources. Retired faculty and staff can borrow books with their former staff identification cards as well. Additionally, several art exhibitions are also introduced and displayed in the first-floor lobby of Luking Library.         

• Free wifi on campus: Free wifi access is available for everyone on campus with a valid account, visitors can appliy temporary accounts in the front desk of library.
• Computer equipment:   PCs in the computer rooms are free to use for visitor.

• Art Center : PU offers versatile space fosters new connections between creators, artworks, and the public in this serene setting. During the regular exhibitions, PU provides diverse artistic performances for both students and the general public.  Art Center Opening Hours : Monday to Friday, 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM

Free access to online resources:

The university offers Open Course Ware (OCW), Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Micro Digital Courses, and Distance Learning Courses to all willing learners, facilitating the open sharing of knowledge and resources. This includes providing access to higher education resources and learning opportunities for vulnerable populations and those outside the traditional education system. In the academic years 2023 and 2024, a total of 49 and 66 courses were available, respectively, with enrollments totaling 8,529 in 2023 and 12,539 in 2024.  Course list in the academic years 2023 and 2024.

The Number of Free Online Courses Offered by PU and Student Enrollment Over the Past Three Years

Link 1 : Exploring Taichung School program

Link 2 : Luking Library、Art Center

Link  3 : Open Hours of Computer rooms 

Link 4 : Free online resources