Kaohsiung Medical University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1313 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #354 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #18 of 144 | In Taiwan |
| #2 of 16 | In Kaohsiung |
| #254 of 2,148 | For Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Top50% | For 118 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Enrollment
- 6,288
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.kmu.edu.tw
- Languages
- Chinese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 6,288 |
| Full time employee | 537 |
| Student:staff ratio | 12:1 |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Kaohsiung Medical University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Kaohsiung Medical University is a world-class research university with 28,783 scientific papers published and 522,044 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, Surgery, Engineering, Organic Chemistry, and Psychology.
Kaohsiung Medical University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 142 | 129 |
| 1992 | 162 | 204 |
| 1993 | 187 | 276 |
| 1994 | 203 | 426 |
| 1995 | 207 | 494 |
| 1996 | 259 | 634 |
| 1997 | 253 | 833 |
| 1998 | 273 | 901 |
| 1999 | 243 | 1120 |
| 2000 | 287 | 1400 |
| 2001 | 309 | 1710 |
| 2002 | 368 | 2044 |
| 2003 | 403 | 2764 |
| 2004 | 496 | 3228 |
| 2005 | 521 | 4340 |
| 2006 | 607 | 5502 |
| 2007 | 714 | 7075 |
| 2008 | 752 | 8482 |
| 2009 | 856 | 10308 |
| 2010 | 924 | 12826 |
| 2011 | 1012 | 15425 |
| 2012 | 1091 | 18457 |
| 2013 | 1255 | 20753 |
| 2014 | 1321 | 23902 |
| 2015 | 1381 | 25816 |
| 2016 | 1398 | 27325 |
| 2017 | 1449 | 29014 |
| 2018 | 1370 | 31022 |
| 2019 | 1604 | 35835 |
| 2020 | 1908 | 44694 |
| 2021 | 2256 | 54521 |
| 2022 | 2199 | 60476 |
| 2023 | 1854 | 59969 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kaohsiung Medical University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Dentistry, Health Administration, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Sports Medicine |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Applied Chemistry, Cosmetology, Dentistry, Genetics, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Sports Medicine, Tropical Medicine |
| Doctorate | Applied Chemistry, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacology, Tropical Medicine |
Kaohsiung Medical University alumni
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Hsu Shu-ching
- Occupations
- weightlifter
- Biography
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Hsu Shu-ching is a Taiwanese weightlifter.
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Samuel Tai
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- Biography
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Samuel Tai is a Hong Kong-born Taiwanese singer-songwriter. Tai debuted in 1988 and then released his first solo album Good Boys (理想男孩) in 1990. In 1993, he wrote the song "999 Roses" (九佰九拾九朶玫瑰), which turned out to be a huge success and big hit. His most popular songs include "999 Roses", "Thousand Origami Cranes" (千紙鶴), "1001 Nights" (一千零一夜) and "Let You Hear My Heart Beating" (心要讓你聽見) etc. He subsequently released 30 albums. His latest album, In the Beginning was released on 31 August 2012.
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Huang Chao-shun
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Huang Chao-shun is a member of the Kuomintang (KMT) who is in the Legislative Yuan in Taiwan.
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Chang Po-ya
- Years
- 1942-.. (age 82)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Chang Po-ya is a Taiwanese politician who is the founder of the Non-Partisan Solidarity Union, a political party in Taiwan.
Kaohsiung Medical University faculties and divisions
| College : Dental Medicine | Dental Hygiene, Dentistry |
|---|---|
| College : Health Sciences | Biotechnology, Computer Science, Health Administration, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Radiology |
| College : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Gender Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| College : Life Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology |
| College : Medicine | Biochemistry, Genetics, Medicine, Pharmacology, Physiology, Respiratory Therapy, Sports Medicine, Urology |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Pharmacy | Cosmetology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Toxicology |
General information
| Alternative names | KMU 高雄醫學大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1953 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road Kaohsiung, 80780 Taiwan |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,734,000 |