About
I-Shou University is a private university in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Formerly known as the Kaohsiung Polytechnic Institute, ISU was established in 1986 by I-Shou Lin, the founder of E United Group, to commemorate his mother as well as to benefit the villages and towns where he started his business. KPI was officially renamed I-Shou University on August 1, 1997.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 4 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,364
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 26.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
- Staff
- 507
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =836 | 24.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of I-Shou University?
I-Shou University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1251-1300, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,904.
When was I-Shou University founded?
I-Shou University was founded in 1986.
What are the top subjects at I-Shou University?
Top subjects at I-Shou University include: Nursing, Clinical & Health, Clinical Medicine, Engineering & Technology.
Where is I-Shou University located?
I-Shou University is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.