Taipei Medical University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1053 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #256 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #11 of 144 | In Taiwan |
| #4 of 28 | In Taipei |
| #249 of 1,035 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 24%
- Enrollment
- 5,854
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.tmu.edu.tw
- Languages
- Chinese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from senior high school or equivalent, or above. Foreign applicants need to submit diploma transcripts and pass basic Chinese language test. For graduate: transcripts, diploma, study plan and might vary for different institutes. |
| Academic Calendar | August to July (August - January; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 5,854 |
We've calculated the 24% acceptance rate for Taipei 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
Taipei Medical University is a world-class research university with 31,717 scientific papers published and 672,694 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, Psychology, Surgery, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Taipei Medical University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 23 | 115 |
| 1993 | 32 | 105 |
| 1994 | 37 | 109 |
| 1995 | 59 | 138 |
| 1996 | 83 | 177 |
| 1997 | 106 | 238 |
| 1998 | 110 | 360 |
| 1999 | 138 | 482 |
| 2000 | 166 | 723 |
| 2001 | 205 | 876 |
| 2002 | 261 | 1317 |
| 2003 | 343 | 2008 |
| 2004 | 422 | 2676 |
| 2005 | 521 | 3850 |
| 2006 | 574 | 5082 |
| 2007 | 567 | 6199 |
| 2008 | 625 | 7899 |
| 2009 | 734 | 9467 |
| 2010 | 851 | 11514 |
| 2011 | 1021 | 13547 |
| 2012 | 1241 | 16833 |
| 2013 | 1461 | 19991 |
| 2014 | 1501 | 23330 |
| 2015 | 1530 | 27023 |
| 2016 | 1508 | 29876 |
| 2017 | 1677 | 33528 |
| 2018 | 1744 | 36637 |
| 2019 | 1998 | 43203 |
| 2020 | 2334 | 58374 |
| 2021 | 2606 | 70982 |
| 2022 | 2509 | 77326 |
| 2023 | 2396 | 79647 |
| 2024 | 2046 | 80896 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Taipei Medical University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (NTD) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 120,000 - 150,000 |
| Master's | 80,000 - 120,000 |
| Doctorate | 80,000 - 120,000 |
Taipei Medical University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Taipei 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, Dentistry, Health Administration, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Public Health |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nutrition, Public Health |
| Doctorate | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nutrition, Oncology, Public Health |
Notable alumni
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Chen Shih-chung
- Enrolled in Taipei Medical University
- Studied in 1971-1977
- Occupations
- dentistpolitician
- Biography
-
Chen Shih-chung is a Taiwanese politician. He served as Minister of Health and Welfare from 2017 to 2022, gaining wide recognition in 2020 as the public face of Taiwan's COVID-19 efforts. He was the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Taipei Mayor in the 2022 election.
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Hung Chi-chang
- Enrolled in Taipei Medical University
- In 1976 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hung Chi-chang is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) from 12 July 2007 to 19 May 2008.
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Chang Wen-ying
- Occupations
- dentistpolitician
- Biography
-
Chang Wen-ying is a Taiwanese politician.
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Hsueh Jui-yuan
- Enrolled in Taipei Medical University
- 1973-1980 graduated with bachelor's degree in medicine
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hsueh Jui-yuan is a Taiwanese physician who has served as the vice minister of Health and Welfare since August 2017 until July 18, 2022. He then served as the Minister of Health and Welfare from July 2022 to May 2024.
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Lin Tzou-yien
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lin Tzou-yien is a Taiwanese physician. He was the deputy Minister of Health and Welfare and served as acting Minister in October 2014 upon the resignation of Chiu Wen-ta. Upon the appointment of Chiang Been-huang, Lin returned to his previous post until he was promoted again to head the ministry as part of Lin Chuan's incoming cabinet, which took office on 20 May 2016. Lin was succeeded in office by Chen Shih-chung on 7 February 2017.
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Liu Cheng-ying
- Enrolled in Taipei Medical University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Medical Sciences
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
-
Liu Cheng-ying is a Taiwanese politician in the Republic of China. He was the Magistrate of Lienchiang County since 25 December 2014 until 25 December 2022.
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Yang Sui-sheng
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
-
Yang Sui-sheng is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Magistrate of Lienchiang County from 20 December 2009 until 25 December 2014.
Taipei Medical University faculties and divisions
| College : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Biotechnology, Ethics, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| College : Medical Science and Technology | Medical Technology, Medicine |
| College : Medicine | Biotechnology, Health Administration, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Respiratory Therapy |
| College : Nursing | Gerontology, Management, Nursing |
| College : Oral Medicine | Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| College : Public Health and Nutrition | Health Sciences, Nutrition, Public Health |
| Graduate School : Biomedical Informatics | Biomedical Engineering, Medical Technology |
| Graduate School : Biomedical Technology | Biomedical Engineering, Medical Technology |
| Graduate School : Cell and Molecular Biology | Cell Biology, Molecular Biology |
| Graduate School : Clinical Medicine | Public Health |
| Graduate School : Health Care Administration | Social and Preventive Medicine |
| Graduate School : Medical Laboratory Science and Biothecnlology | Nursing |
| Graduate School : Medical Sciences | Medical Technology |
| Graduate School : Neuroscience | Neurosciences |
| Graduate School : Pharmacology | Pharmacology |
General information
| Alternative names | TMU 臺北醫學大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Honesty |
| Colors | red |
Location and contacts
| Address | 250, Wuxing Street Taipei, 11031 Taiwan |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,603,000 |