Established in 1980, National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) in Kaohsiung plays a pivotal role in balancing educational resources between northern and southern Taiwan. Named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China, the university observes his birthday, November 12th, as its anniversary. Over the years, NSYSU evolved into a top-tier institution encompassing liberal arts, science, engineering, management, marine sciences, and social sciences. New additions in 2022 include the College of Medicine, the School of Banking and Finance, and the College of Semiconductor and Advanced Technology Research. Since 2006, NSYSU received funding under the "Aim for the Top University Plan" and "Higher Education Sprout Project," establishing itself as a leading higher education institution. A ten-year "Global Top Research University" plan, initiated in 2019, focused on bilingual education, recognized by the Ministry of Education in 2020 as a benchmark bilingual campus. Renowned for research in areas like sustainable environment, bionic science, data analysis, semiconductors, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and sinology, NSYSU is internationally competitive. The university fulfills social responsibilities through education, innovative research, and community involvement projects, earning accolades such as the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards. Situated in Sizihwan, NSYSU's picturesque campus influences advancements in marine science research, aligning with Kaohsiung's vision to become Taiwan's Ocean Capital, solidifying its position as a leading academic institution in marine sciences.