Taipei Medical University (TMU) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Taipei Medical University (TMU)

Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system since its establishment in 1960. Around 6,000 students from over 40 countries are currently enrolled in TMU’s 10 colleges. TMU established the 11 th college, College of Interdisciplinary Studies in 2018, serving as a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, and cultivates our next-generation biomedical talents with the sparks of an interdisciplinary approach.

TMU leads in many research areas including cancer translational medicine, neuroscience, pulmonary medicine, AI in medicine, cell therapy & immunotherapy, and medical device development. With research strengths and results being recognized by the government and funding agencies, we have already secured several major research grants in these areas. Moreover, TMU has helped incubate 18 startups, and raised an Entrepreneurship Fund that offers support to accelerate the commercialization of research findings along with the establishment of TMU Biomed Accelerator. Finally, the imminent launch of TMU Biotech Park in Shuang Ho Campus will complete the ecosystem for TMU’s innovative entrepreneurship. TMU’s education offers have expanded with the university’s commitment contributing to health service worldwide, accommodating interests of students from around the globe to develop area expertise and service their own communities. TMU's commitment to internationalization has resulted in over 45,000 alumni working to improve healthcare systems around the world. Having welcomed its 60th anniversary in 2020, TMU continues to change and advance in global rankings that have placed it at the front of Taiwan's private universities in medicine and health science.

About Taipei Medical University (TMU)

Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system since its establishment in 1960. Around 6,000 students from over 40 countries are currently enrolled in TMU’s 10 colleges. TMU established the 11 th college, College of Interdisciplinary Studies in 2018, serving as a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, and cultivates our next-generation biomedical talents with the sparks of an interdisciplinary approach.

TMU leads in many research areas including cancer translational medicine, neuroscience, pulmonary medicine, AI in medicine, cell therapy & immunotherapy, and medical device development. With research strengths and results being recognized by the government and funding agencies, we have already secured several major research grants in these areas. Moreover, TMU has helped incubate 18 startups, and raised an Entrepreneurship Fund that offers support to accelerate the commercialization of research findings along with the establishment of TMU Biomed Accelerator. Finally, the imminent launch of TMU Biotech Park in Shuang Ho Campus will complete the ecosystem for TMU’s innovative entrepreneurship. TMU’s education offers have expanded with the university’s commitment contributing to health service worldwide, accommodating interests of students from around the globe to develop area expertise and service their own communities. TMU's commitment to internationalization has resulted in over 45,000 alumni working to improve healthcare systems around the world. Having welcomed its 60th anniversary in 2020, TMU continues to change and advance in global rankings that have placed it at the front of Taiwan's private universities in medicine and health science.

Available programmes

Business and Management (4)

Master Program in Graduate Institute of Data Science

Life Sciences and Medicine (4)

International Master Program in Medical Neuroscience

International Master Program in Medicine

Master Program in Clinical Genomics and Proteomics

Master Program in Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics - Biomedical Informatics Division

Master Program in Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering

Master Program in Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics

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Natural Sciences (4)

Master Program in Food Safety

Social Sciences and Management (4)

Master Program in Global Health and Development

Master Program in Graduate Institute of Health and Biotechnology Law

Master Program in School of Public Health

Full-Time MBA (1)

Master Program in School of Health Care Administration

Life Sciences and Medicine (2)

International Ph.D. Program for Translational Science

International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering

International Ph.D. Program in Gerontology and Long-Term Care

International Ph.D. Program in Medicine

International Ph.D. Program of Biotech Healthcare Management

International Ph.D. Program for Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine (IPCTRM)

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Social Sciences and Management (2)

Ph.D. Program in Global Health and Health Security

Ph.D. Program in Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control

Ph.D. Program in School of Public Health

University information

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADMISSIONS

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants are neither Taiwan R.O.C. citizens nor overseas Chinese.
Applicants who had Taiwan R.O.C nationality must have given up their Taiwan R.O.C. nationality for 8 years or more and approved by the Ministry of the Interior Taiwan R.O.C. Counting back from the day of application, applicants must have continuously resided abroad for more than 6 years.
Applicants of foreign nationality concurrently holding a permanent residence status in Hong Kong or Macao who have household registration history in Taiwan and who at the time of application have resided in Hong Kong, Macao, or another foreign country for no less than 6 years (8 years for those seeking training in medicine, dentistry and Chinese medicine).
An applicant who was a former citizen of Mainland China and who holds a foreign nationality with no history of household registration in Taiwan, and who at the time of application has resided overseas continuously for no less than 6 years (8 years for those seeking training in medicine, dentistry and Chinese medicine).
For more information, please refer to the Regulations by the Ministry of Education.

REQUIREMENTS

General admission application requirements for international students:

Passport
Diploma and transcripts
Statement of Purpose
CV
Language proficiency
Other supporting materials

Email inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

General

GPA

3.4+

International Baccalaureate

37+

PTE Academic

59+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

160+

TOEFL

71+

IELTS

5.5+

Master

IELTS

5.5+

TOEFL

71+

Total students

5,954

UG students

47%

PG students

53%

International students

652

UG students

21%

PG students

79%

Total faculty staff

985

Domestic staff

90%

Int'l staff

10%

Student life

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The university is a few minutes’ walk from Taipei’s trendiest entertainment and shopping district; also nearby are the famous hiking trails on Four Beasts Mountain and Elephant Mountain. Reasonable living costs and safe streets make Taipei an ideal destination for students. The excellent public transit system includes a bicycle depot on campus and a subway line that is a few hundred yards away.

Support to international students

TMU is committed to assisting new students to adjust to life at TMU. Information on campus life is available in English that can be easily accessed with laptops, smart phones, and tablets. Other facilities that offer convenience and entertainment include a food court, an on-campus copy shop, several convenience stores, a bakery and one restaurant. Sport lovers may visit our competition-size swimming pool with a large whirlpool spa, steam rooms and dry saunas, a weight room, table tennis room, and studio for yoga and other physical education classes. Support services for international students include several off-campus dormitories (shared apartment), free shuttle service between the campus and local transit stations, Chinese language training, a campus counseling center and well-furnished laboratories with bilingual training on the operation of all high-tech equipment.

Scholarships and other financial aid

An extensive scholarship program assists most foreign students with their costs of study here. Other programs support international students in attending conferences, participating in competitions and taking internships abroad.

Cost of Living

Accommodation

$7,680

(Approx. amount)

Food

$4,910

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$1,010

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$2,620

(Approx. amount)

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees

Domestic

Starts from

1,800 USD

International

Starts from

1,800 USD

Scholarships

Study Level

TMU Scholarship for Graduate Student

Master PhD

Value

100% Tuition fee waiver

Deadline

15 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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TaiwanICDF scholarship for Master Program in School of Pharmacy

Master

Value

$ 13,680

Deadline

15 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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TaiwanICDF scholarship for Master Program in School of Health Care Administration (MBA)

MBA

Value

$ 13,680

Deadline

15 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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Employability

TMU is committed to supporting you to pursue your professional goals through solid career preparation. During your academic journey with TMU, you are not only gaining knowledge and skills, but also encouraged to connect with over 45,000 alumni, including healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and government officers, from around the world to develop your career network.

“Coming to TMU was a beneficial life experience and an excellent academic journey. TMU enriches my path to knowledge, development, skill, social life. And it’s the one I’d like others to share.” － TMU outstanding alumni – Dr. Edi Sampurno Ridwan