國立屏東大學於115年2月6日接待日本姊妹校——弘前大學（Hirosaki University）來訪，由事務局（國際合作科）科長坂本啓（SAKAMOTO Kei）及其職員田中仁心（Nico Tanaka）蒞校參訪。此次來訪主要為籌備預計於2027年8月舉辦之「國際校友聚會（International Alumni Gathering）」進行場地勘察與前置規劃，象徵兩校國際合作邁入嶄新里程碑。
On February 6, 2026, National Pingtung University (NPTU) welcomed a delegation from its sister institution, Hirosaki University, Japan. The delegation was led by Mr. Kei Sakamoto, Section Chief of the International Collaboration Division, accompanied by staff member Ms. Nico Tanaka. The visit aimed to conduct a site inspection and preliminary planning for the International Alumni Gathering scheduled for August 2027, marking a new milestone in the long-standing international partnership between the two universities.
弘前大學自2024年起正式舉辦「弘前大學國際校友會（Hirosaki University Global Alumni, HUGA）」，致力於凝聚海外校友向心力，並促進跨國交流。該校友會歷年輪流於不同國家舉辦，2025年於韓國京畿大學（Kyonggi University, Korea）舉行，2026年回到日本弘前大學校內舉辦，2027年則規劃選定於臺灣國立屏東大學舉行，歷經三個國家，象徵弘前大學國際校友網絡的持續擴展，也誠摯邀請來自世界各地的校友來臺灣進行交流與團聚。
Since 2024, Hirosaki University has officially organized the Hirosaki University Global Alumni (HUGA), aiming to strengthen connections among its overseas alumni and to promote cross-border exchange. The alumni gathering has been hosted in different countries over the years, taking place at Kyonggi University in Korea in 2025, returning to Hirosaki University in Japan in 2026, and being scheduled for 2027 at National Pingtung University in Taiwan. Spanning three countries, this initiative symbolizes the continued expansion of Hirosaki University’s global alumni network and warmly invites alumni from around the world to gather and engage in academic and cultural exchange in Taiwan.
本次國際校友會選擇於屏東大學舉辦，不僅展現弘前大學對本校國際化發展與校園環境的高度肯定，也具有重要的象徵意義。作為首次合作舉辦國際校友會的海外夥伴，屏東大學深感榮幸，亦期待透過本次活動深化雙方在國際事務上的實質合作。
The decision to host the International Alumni Gathering at National Pingtung University not only signifies Hirosaki University’s strong recognition of NPTU’s internationalization efforts and campus environment, but also carries important symbolic meaning. As the first overseas partner to co-host this major alumni event, NPTU is honored to take part and looks forward to further strengthening substantive collaboration between the two institutions in international affairs.
弘前大學與屏東大學自2009年締結姊妹校關係以來，歷經十七載耕耘，雙方在學術交流、師生互訪及國際合作等面向均保持密切互動，建立穩固且深厚的夥伴情誼，成為彼此在推動國際交流與高等教育發展上的重要合作夥伴。
Since establishing a sister-university relationship in 2009, Hirosaki University and National Pingtung University have cultivated their partnership for over seventeen years. Through sustained collaboration in academic exchange, faculty and student mobility, and international programs, the two institutions have built a strong and enduring partnership, serving as trusted collaborators in advancing international exchange and higher education development.
此次合作除規劃國際校友的年度聚會外，亦將結合學生文化交流活動，促進不同國籍學生之間的互動與理解，進一步拓展校際連結與國際視野。未來，兩校期盼持續攜手推動國際移動力，深化臺日高等教育交流，為雙方合作開創更多元且長遠的發展契機。
In addition to the annual international alumni gathering, the collaboration will incorporate student cultural exchange activities, fostering interaction and mutual understanding among students of diverse nationalities. Through these initiatives, both universities aim to further expand institutional ties and global perspectives, while continuing to promote international mobility and deepen Taiwan–Japan higher education cooperation for sustainable and diversified future development.