Taipei Medical University

Taipei Medical University (TMU) is a private university located in Taipei, Taiwan.

Taipei Medical University (TMU) was founded in 1960 as Taipei Medical College by Dr. Shui-Wang Hu, Dr. Cheng-Tien Hsu, and other medical professionals and devoted educators. The school was founded with the mission to provide high-quality medical education and to train qualified medical professionals to serve the people of Taiwan.

In the early years, TMU was a small school with limited resources. However, with the dedication of its faculty and staff, the school quickly gained a reputation for its excellent teaching and clinical training. In 1973, TMU became the first private medical school in Taiwan to be accredited by the Ministry of Education.

In the 1980s and 1990s, TMU experienced rapid growth. The school expanded its curriculum to include new programs in dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and public health. TMU also established new research centers and institutes, and its faculty members began to publish their work in top international journals.

In 2000, TMU was renamed to Taipei Medical University to reflect its growing status and stature. Today, TMU is one of the leading medical universities in Taiwan.

TMU is a diverse university with students from all over Taiwan and around the world. The university is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and preparing them for successful careers in the healthcare professions.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Taipei Medical University is positioned as the #577 top university in the world, which makes it the #10 top university in Taiwan.