NTUE was originally established in 1896 as Zhishanyan School. The following year, school was renamed Taihoku Normal School. In 1920, the school became known as Taiwan Governor-General's Office Taipei Normal School. In 1927, the school was divided into two institutions: Taipei First Normal School (now the predecessor of Taipei City University of Education, Nanmen Campus) and Taipei Second Normal School (now the predecessor of National Taipei University of Education, Fanglan Campus). In 1943, two schools were merged once again to form Taipei Normal School (Nanmen Campus handling preparatory and women's divisions, and Fanglan Campus handling undergraduate students). In 1945, following Japan's defeat, the institution was renamed as Taiwan Provincial Normal School. In 1961, the school underwent a restructuring and became Taiwan Provincial Taipei Junior Teachers College. In 1987, the school was further upgraded and restructured into Taiwan Provincial Taipei Normal College. In 1991, the college was transferred to national administration and became National Taipei Teachers College. In 2005, the school was elevated in status and restructured into National Taipei University of Education. The school has been established for more than 127 years with a long history. More than a hundred thousand alumni who have achieved success in various fields domestically and internationally. Graduates of the university have made significant contributions to education, culture, history, arts, law, politics, economics, and other sectors, showcasing their remarkable achievements.