The International Hakka Research Center was established in October 92 (2003) in accordance with the "Regulations for the Establishment of the International Hakka Research Center at National Chiao Tung University". The regulations were passed during the first academic council meeting of National Chiao Tung University in the academic year 91 (2002) on October 9th, and approved by the Ministry of Education, Taiwan, under document number Tai-Gao (2) Zi No. 0920155892 on October 17th of the same year. Hsinchu is one of the main gathering areas for the Hakka ethnic group in Taiwan, rich in Hakka social and cultural assets. The College of Hakka Studies at National Chiao Tung University, taking advantage of the geographical location, implements a vertical integration strategy within the academic community to root Hakka studies and actively engage in interdisciplinary research projects, aiming to establish an international stronghold for Hakka studies. To achieve this significant goal, the College of Hakka Studies established the International Hakka Research Center, appointing one director to oversee the center's operations, with all full-time faculty members of the College serving as research personnel of the center.

Development Direction
The development direction of the center can be planned in the short, medium, and long term, with implementation through interdisciplinary collective research. In the short term, field investigations will focus on the Chu-Miao region. In the medium term, research will expand to other regions of Taiwan, such as the central, southern, and eastern regions, as well as Hakka communities in mainland China, including Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Sichuan. Long-term development will extend to Hakka communities in Southeast Asia and other parts of the world. The actual execution of these three stages will involve academic collaboration with the Hakka Studies College of Central University, Hakka Studies Colleges of various universities in Taiwan, and overseas Hakka research scholars, as well as inviting non-Hakka specialized scholars to participate in academic dialogues as part of an integrated program.

Vision
The vision of the center is to become a stronghold of Hakka studies in the Chinese cultural circle. By rooting itself in Taiwan and promoting academic exchanges and research integration with Southeast Asia and mainland China, it aims to become a research paradigm spanning the humanities and social sciences.