Dear New Students,

Greetings! As you read this letter, I trust you are filled with joy and pride. It marks your official entry into the CYUT family, and I extend a heartfelt welcome to each of you as the newest members of our vibrant campus community.

This early summer’s rainfall has brought lush greenery to our campus. The golden shower trees and phoenix flowers are in full bloom, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our faculty, staff, and senior students eagerly await your arrival. Each department has prepared materials to support your transition into academic and campus life. As president, I warmly welcome you to CYUT and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

Arriving in Wufeng, a place rich in culture and natural beauty, and walking up the hillside into campus marks the start of your dream journey. Since our founding in 1994, CYUT has earned global recognition for academic and research excellence. We have consistently ranked among the world’s top universities by major global evaluators, including 8 consecutive years in the UI GreenMetric Top 100, and in the prestigious Times Higher Education, QS, and U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally, CYUT is praised for performance, social responsibility, and academic impact, including leading all private technological universities in thesis citations for 12 straight years.

CYUT offers limitless opportunities. The greater your vision and determination, the more you can achieve. Success, however, depends on your effort and commitment. By embracing your role as a student, gaining knowledge, and strengthening interpersonal skills, you lay a strong foundation for your future. From today, you are the designer of your life. Approach each day with focus, passion, and patience. These four college years will be some of the most beautiful and meaningful in your life—an essential period to prepare for your career. Use this opportunity to grow, explore, and turn knowledge into real-world capability. CYUT’s doors are wide open—step in, learn deeply, and let your journey begin.

Once again, congratulations and welcome to CYUT. I wish you a fulfilling, meaningful, and inspiring college journey.

Sincerely,

Tao-Ming Cheng

President