為持續拓展北美地區高等教育合作網絡，臺北市立大學於2026年11月12日與美國達拉斯浸信大學（Dallas Baptist University, DBU）舉行線上交流會議。本次會議由本校國際事務處國際及兩岸學術交流組余佳穎組長、王澤中編審及蔡子蔚同仁出席；達拉斯浸信會大學則由國際計畫專員 Fang Yuan 與亞太區招生總監 Jason Chung 代表與會，雙方針對學術合作及體育互訪等議題進行深入討論。
會中雙方首先透過簡報與形象影片，詳盡介紹各自辦學特色及各學院核心教學資源。達拉斯浸信會大學代表指出，該校座落於經濟發展強勁的德州達拉斯都會區，當地匯聚眾多跨國企業總部，且達拉斯國際機場設有直飛臺灣的航班，交通往來便利。隨著台積電等臺灣指標性企業在德州設廠，臺美產業鏈結日益緊密，在全球供應鏈管理、人工智慧（AI）等熱門領域提供豐富的實習機會，國際學生畢業後亦可申請最長三年的選擇性實習訓練（OPT）在美合法工作，具備高度職涯發展優勢。
兩校在競技運動領域同樣具備深厚底蘊。DBU 代表高度肯定本校在體育領域的卓越表現，而 DBU 棒球隊在美國大學體壇亦享有盛名，每年皆有優秀選手獲選進入美國職棒大聯盟（MLB），雙方期盼未來能展開棒球移地訓練、舉辦友誼賽及體育學術交流。
在具體合作模式上，雙方初步針對雙聯學制、交換學生計畫、短期研習營，以及結合 DBU 英語培訓中心的英語課程進行探討。同時，本校亦積極向對方推廣春季短期研習團，邀請 DBU 師生來臺進行華語文學習與深度文化探索，並可依對方需求彈性規劃成團時間。
本次線上會議為兩校開啟了良好的合作契機，雙方期盼後續能進一步簽訂學術合作備忘錄（MOU），為日後的交換學生計畫及實質學術、體育交流奠定穩固基礎，攜手為兩校師生創造更多元的國際學習舞台。
To continue expanding its higher education partnership network in North America, the University of Taipei (UT) held an online exchange meeting with Dallas Baptist University (DBU) on November 12, 2026. Representing UT were Section Chief Chia-Yin Yu, Senior Editor Teddy Wang, and Staff Member Carol Tsai from the Division of International and Cross-Strait Academic Exchange, Office of International Affairs. DBU was represented by International Program Specialist Fang Yuan and Director of Asia-Pacific Admissions Jason Chung. Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on academic collaboration and athletic exchanges.
During the meeting, both universities introduced their institutional strengths and core academic resources across various colleges through presentations and promotional videos. DBU representatives highlighted that the university is located in the rapidly growing Dallas metropolitan area in Texas, home to numerous multinational corporate headquarters, with convenient direct flights between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Taiwan. As leading Taiwanese enterprises such as TSMC establish operations in Texas, industrial ties between Taiwan and the United States continue to deepen. DBU offers extensive internship opportunities in high-demand fields such as global supply chain management and artificial intelligence (AI), and international graduates are eligible to apply for up to three years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to work legally in the United States, providing strong career prospects.
Both institutions also share a strong foundation in competitive athletics. DBU representatives spoke highly of UT's outstanding achievements in sports. Likewise, the DBU baseball team enjoys a distinguished reputation in American collegiate athletics, with talented players drafted into Major League Baseball (MLB) every year. Both sides expressed hope to collaborate on overseas baseball training camps, friendly matches, and academic exchanges in sports sciences.
Regarding specific modes of collaboration, the two universities explored dual-degree programs, student exchange initiatives, short-term study camps, and English language courses offered through DBU’s English Language Institute. Meanwhile, UT actively promoted its Spring Short-Term Study Program, inviting DBU faculty and students to Taiwan for Mandarin language learning and immersive cultural exploration, with flexible scheduling tailored to DBU’s needs.
The online meeting marked a promising start for bilateral dialogue. Both universities look forward to signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the near future to establish a solid foundation for student exchanges and substantive academic and athletic collaborations, working together to create diverse international learning opportunities for faculty and students.
