Kaohsiung Medical University

KMU is located in the heart of the largest city in southern Taiwan, which is known for its high population and strong economic standing in Taiwan and where individuals can enjoy a pleasant subtropical climate. The university is conveniently reachable through various public transportation options; students at KMU have the opportunity to explore and indulge in all the captivating attractions and vibrant city life that Kaohsiung City has to offer!

Kaohsiung Medical University (originally known as Kaohsiung Medical College) was formally established in 1954. As the first private medical university in the country, the university has also become an important cradle for highly skilled physicians and medical-related specialists. Kaohsiung Medical University was a center of both medical care and the study of local tropical medicine in the early days. The colleges set aside its tropical disease research mission after the World Health Organization announced that it was no longer a tropical disease endemic area and turned its full attention to the steadily evolving areas of basic medical science and clinical medical research. The university has also continued to strengthen its medical services. Kaohsiung Medical University, therefore, has laid a solid foundation as the region’s leading medical institution. After Kaohsiung Medical College became a university in the summer of 1999, it seized this opportunity to move faster and further and attain the highest standards in teaching, research, and service. The shared vision of everyone at Kaohsiung Medical University is to make the university a modern, forward-looking institution striving for excellence in both academics and medical care. Kaohsiung Medical University has all the strengths of a well-established university and boasts state-of-the-art facilities meticulously designed to facilitate both basic and clinical research endeavors. These resources stand as pillars of excellence, ensuring that Kaohsiung Medical University remains at the forefront of medical education and innovation.