History
The English Department was established in 1997 with a two-year undergraduate program admitting its first group of students from among 5-year junior college graduates. The two-year program, equivalent to the junior and senior years at the regular university, provides a chance for graduates from junior college to extend their education to a higher level. The Department has been growing steadily with the conscientious work of the faculty and students. In 1999, much to its credit, the Department was commissioned by the Ministry of Education to undertake a training program for elementary school English language teachers island-wide.

In 2000 the master's program was established. With emphasis on language application and research, it was one of the first of its kind among the universities of science and technology. Starting academic year 2003, the Department expanded to include a full four-year undergraduate program to meet the increasing needs of graduates from vocational high schools. In less than two decades’ time, the Department has turned out many graduates who have achieved distinction in academia and such fields as education, commerce, and industry.