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Providence University

Faith · Education · Service

OUR
HERITAGE

A Legacy of Education,
Courage, and Care
Since 1921
“The primary mission to teach a child is love them first.” — Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
A Journey Through Time

A Story That
Began in 1921

From a small school for girls in Kaifeng to a comprehensive university in Taiwan, our journey has always been guided by a belief in education, service, and human dignity.

1921
The Beginning
Kaifeng, China
Early Providence history
The Sisters of Providence began a mission in education that would grow across generations.
1949
Reborn in Taiwan
Taichung
Providence in Taiwan
Mother Gratia and the Providence Sisters established Providence School in Taichung.
1956
Official
Establishment
Providence Junior College
The institution was formally accredited and renamed Providence Junior College for Women.
1987
A New Home
Shalu Campus
Providence Shalu Campus
Providence moved to its present campus in Shalu, opening a new chapter of growth.
1989
Becoming
a University
Providence University
Providence formally became a university.
1993
Providence
University
Providence University campus
The university began enrolling male students and adopted the name Providence University.
TODAY
Rooted in Heritage
Global in Vision
Providence University today
A global learning community carrying the Providence spirit into a new generation.
Faith in Action

Our Founders

It began with a belief in education.

In 1920, Mother Marie Gratia Luking and five Sisters of Providence arrived in China. One year later, they founded a school for girls in Kaifeng, beginning a journey of education and service that continues today.

Sisters of Providence and students
“Education is
a work of love.”
Mother Marie Gratia Luking
Sisters of Providence
Different Generations · The Same Mission

Then
& Now

From a small school for girls to a vibrant international university, the spirit of Providence continues across generations.

Providence historical classroom
THEN
1949
Providence University today
NOW
President of Providence University
Providence Today

Leading Providence
Forward

Prof. Yang Chao-Hsun
President · Providence University
A Lasting Impact

Our Heritage Lives On

01

Education

From a school for girls to a comprehensive university, Providence continues to nurture knowledge, curiosity, and compassionate hearts.

02

Service

The Providence tradition calls us to serve others and become active participants in our communities.

03

Global Connection

From Kaifeng to Taichung — and now to the world — Providence brings people and cultures together.

Our story began in 1921.
We are still writing it.

In Providence