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Kaohsiung Medical University
(KMU)
About
The Kaohsiung Medical University is a private medical school in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Founded in 1954, it is the country's oldest private medical school.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,621
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 529
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | =162 | 40.2 | 2027 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =375 | 33.2 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =431 | 45.2 | 2027 |
| Oncology | 433 | 23.4 | 2027 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =483 | 31.8 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =541 | 26.0 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =812 | 25.4 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =833 | 37.6 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =1,479 | 16.9 | 2027 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kaohsiung Medical University?
Kaohsiung Medical University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,388.
When was Kaohsiung Medical University founded?
Kaohsiung Medical University was founded in 1954.
What are the top subjects at Kaohsiung Medical University?
Top subjects at Kaohsiung Medical University include: Nursing, Dentistry, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Food Science & Technology, Human Biological Sciences.
Where is Kaohsiung Medical University located?
Kaohsiung Medical University is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.