YDUST offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, design, tourism, and healthcare.

Some of the most popular programs at the university include Information Management, Electronic Engineering, Business Administration, and Industrial Design.

YDU was originally established in 1999 as Yu Da College of Business fully funded by Dr. Kwang-Ya Wang and his wife.

Dr. Wang was the president of Yu Da High School of Commerce and Home Economics from 1977 to 2010.

[2][3] The university is accessible within walking distance South West from Tanwen Station of Taiwan Railways.