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
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
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 | 197 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =353 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =428 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =430 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =470 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 476 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =791 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =813 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 1,366 | 35.1 | 2026 |
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 901-1000, US News Rank =1,314.
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.