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Cutting-edge research, high-quality biomedical education, and affordable tuition and cost of living – you’ll find all of this and more at Taipei Medical University (TMU), located in Taiwan’s capital city. It’s one of the top private universities in the country, positioning itself as a leader in healthcare education since its founding in 1960.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, all of which produce leading experts at the forefront of modern healthcare. Subjects include medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and allied health sciences, taught through its state-of-the-art research facilities and collaborations with leading research institutions worldwide. The university has ties with 237 schools in 39 different countries.
The best part? It’s affordable – tuition fees are around US$1,800 per year. Living costs in Taiwan are relatively low as well, averaging US$700-1,000 for a single person. It’s a great place for students to fully experience everything Taipei has to offer, from abundant hiking trails and efficient public transport to legendary street food and picturesque neighbourhoods.
Comprehensive medical schools and programmes
The School of Respiratory Therapy is the first school in Taiwan to set up a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy. It aims to train respiratory therapists and thoracic medicine researchers through its integrated courses that range from critical care and pathology to respiratory diseases It’s a rigorous programme, but with an incredibly high pass rate – over 90% of students pass their licensing examination on their first try.
For those interested in dental health and care, the School of Oral Hygiene is a good choice. It’s the only institute in the country that offers joint stimulation learning, using cutting-edge technology such as augmented reality. The school is home to 10 training institutions, five research centres, and three clinically oriented research groups. The school is also home to the School of Dental Technology, the first of its kind in Taiwan. It aims to train dental technicians and researchers with a hands-on approach – students work with AI, advanced digital radiography, cutting-edge computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems. Guiding them are seasoned practitioners, all well-versed in several areas of dental research.
If management is your passion, join the School of Health Care Administration. Home to a digital classroom and simulated hospital information system, this is where students gain proficiency in fields like medical management, financial management, and medical information. It’s a popular choice for international students, as the department is focused on creating a truly global environment. For those who find fulfilment in elder care, the School of Gerontology and Long-term Care aims to cultivate professionals with essential skills in managing and enhancing the lives of older people.
Those who prefer working with disease prevention and global health should join the School of Public Health. It’s home to discoveries, research, and therapies that save lives and improve human health on a local, regional, and global scale. Courses are designed to stimulate interest for those seeking generalist and speciality learning experiences, covering areas such as disease prevention, environmental protection, and community diagnosis.
Interested in evidence-based medicine and biotechnology? Join the School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology– you’ll gain expertise in areas such as biomedical research, biotechnology, forensics, bioinformatics, and cell therapy. Take it a step further with the School of Biomedical Engineering, where you’ll be trained in clinically oriented medical engineering education and research in industry partnerships and international collaborations.
The School of Nutrition and Life Science is dedicated to promoting public health through advanced nutrition education and research. Here, you will study food and its nutritional components to prevent chronic diseases such as rapid ageing, obesity, cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and cognitive decline, in the hopes of fostering a healthier society. For those eager to address society’s growing concerns about food safety, the department offers an innovative Food Safety course. Students will combine practical learning with smart technologies, such as the country’s first virtual reality training centre for food safety.
Interested? The university offers practical summer camps for high school students keen on applying for medicine, pharmacy, nutrition or biotechnology, managed by the Office of Continuing & Extension Education. The camps feature classes taught by top professors who will assist in curriculum planning and career advice, while offering a glimpse of university life.
Bright career outlook
An education here will bring you far. Undergraduate students will undergo clinical training at one of TMU’s six affiliated hospitals – Taipei Medical University Hospital, Wanfang Hospital, Shuang-Ho Hospital, Hsin Kuo Min Hospital, the Taipei Cancer Center and the Taipei Neuroscience Institute. All guarantee world-class standards and practices, providing ample opportunities for professional skills training and research – this ensures that students are well-prepared for their future careers and the Taiwan National Exam.
Those who pass the exam will have the opportunity to secure permanent employment at TMU’s affiliated hospitals. All are known for their high standards of patient care, which provides an ideal work environment for new graduates. Most importantly, they offer competitive salaries, even for international students. TMU is home to over 650 international students from 46 different countries, with 74% of those who earned undergraduate degrees staying in Taiwan to work after graduation.
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