Taipei Medical College

About

Taipei Medical University (TMU), originally founded as Taipei Medical College, is a leading private institution renowned for its excellence in health and medical sciences. It is best known for its comprehensive medical education, strong research output, and extensive clinical training opportunities through its affiliated hospitals. TMU offers a growing number of English-taught programs, particularly at the graduate level in fields like Global Health and Biomedical Engineering, catering to its diverse international student body. The Office of Global Affairs provides dedicated support, including orientation, visa assistance, and cultural integration activities, ensuring a smooth transition for international students. A distinctive characteristic is its integrated TMU Healthcare System, which provides unparalleled hands-on experience and research collaboration across multiple top-tier medical centers.

Background

Taipei Medical University (TMU; Chinese: 臺北醫學大學; pinyin: Táiběi Yīxué Dàxué; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-pak I-ha̍k Tāi-ha̍k) is a private medical school in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. Founded as Taipei Medical College in 1960, it assumed its current name in 2000. The university is organized into ten colleges and five teaching hospitals, including Taipei Medical University Hospital and Shuang-Ho Hospital. It hosts MB, MD, PhD, and master's programs, enrolling more than 4,000 undergraduates and 1,000 postgraduates.

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