KAOHSIUNG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (KMU)
Kaohsiung Medical University Taiwan Scholarships
full · bachelors, masters, phd
- 3 scholarship tiers (A/B/C)Award types
- Up to ~NT$260,000 stipend (Type A)Top stipend band
- No IELTS required, free to applyApplication access
- Founded 1954University heritage
- English and Chinese instructionLanguages of study
- Health and medical fieldsSubject focus
At a glance
full
Funding
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Max amount
Mar 29, 2027
Deadline
All countries (except Chinese nationals who previously studied in Taiwan as overseas Chinese students)
Country
Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU)
Provider
Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) in southern Taiwan offers scholarships for international students in health-related fields at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral level. Founded in 1954 as Kaohsiung Medical College and elevated to university status in 1999, KMU teaches in both English and Chinese and is home to the Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, the largest medical center in southern Taiwan. Subjects span dentistry, public health, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and medicine. KMU runs 3 scholarship tiers: Type A covers full tuition and living expenses with a stipend of NT$200,000 to NT$260,000; Type B covers tuition and accommodation with a stipend of NT$80,000 to NT$140,000; Type C offers tuition assistance of NT$70,000 to NT$80,000. The application is free and does not require IELTS scores. For a typical cycle, applications opened in late December and closed on 29 March, with results around late May and study starting in September. Eligibility is open worldwide except for Chinese nationals who previously studied in Taiwan as overseas Chinese students. Because the stipend ranges, exact deadlines, and tier rules are reset each year, confirm the current 2026/2027 figures and the application window on the official KMU Office of International Affairs page before you apply.
What's covered
- Type A scholarship — Full tuition plus living expenses with a stipend of NT$200,000 to NT$260,000 (about EUR 5,800-7,500, est.), the top tier focused on academic excellence and leadership.
- Type B scholarship — Tuition and accommodation with a stipend of NT$80,000 to NT$140,000 (about EUR 2,300-4,100, est.) for the award period.
- Type C scholarship — Tuition assistance of NT$70,000 to NT$80,000 (about EUR 2,000-2,300, est.) toward study costs.
- Tuition coverage — All three tiers reduce or eliminate tuition fees, which for KMU health programmes run into several thousand euros (est.) per year.
- Accommodation support — Type A and Type B include accommodation or living support, covering on-campus or affiliated housing costs.
How to apply
Applications are made through the KMU admissions/Office of International Affairs system within the published window, with documents verified by the R.O.C. representative office.
- Create an account — Visit the official KMU admissions website and register for an applicant account.
- Agree to the terms — Read and accept the application terms and conditions before proceeding with the form.
- Upload your documents — Gather and upload all required documents, including transcripts and verified qualification certificates.
- Complete the online form — Answer all questions accurately and provide any additional information requested; you may apply for up to three programmes.
- Submit before the deadline — Review and submit the application before the closing date (around 29 March 2027) and await the results announcement.
Eligibility
NationalityOpen to students worldwide, except Chinese nationals who previously studied in Taiwan as overseas Chinese students.
Undergraduate qualificationA senior high school diploma recognised by Taiwan's Ministry of Education and verified by the R.O.C. representative office.
Master's qualificationA Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognised institution, verified by the R.O.C. representative office.
PhD qualificationA Master's degree or higher from a recognised institution, verified by the R.O.C. representative office.
The application is free and does not require IELTS scores. Scholarship tiers are assigned on academic excellence, leadership, and societal contribution.
Eligible countries
All countries (except Chinese nationals who previously studied in Taiwan as overseas Chinese students)
Deadlines
2026/2027 intake~29 March 2027 (est.)
Selection
KMU evaluates scholarship applicants on academic excellence, leadership potential, and societal contribution, and assigns one of the three tiers (Type A, B, or C) accordingly. Decisions are made after document verification by the R.O.C. representative office, and successful candidates are notified on the announced results date before enrolment in September.
Verified sources
- KMU Office of International Affairsoia.kmu.edu.twofficial
- KMU International Admissionsoia.kmu.edu.twofficial
About the provider
Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) is a private health-sciences university in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, founded in 1954 as Kaohsiung Medical College and granted university status in 1999. It runs undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health, and operates the Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, the largest medical center in southern Taiwan.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who offers the Kaohsiung Medical University scholarships?
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Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) in southern Taiwan, a health-focused university founded in 1954, offers the scholarships to international students.
Which degree levels are eligible?
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Undergraduate, master's, and PhD programmes in health-related fields are eligible for the scholarships.
What are the scholarship tiers?
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There are three: Type A (full tuition, living expenses, stipend NT$200,000-260,000), Type B (tuition, accommodation, stipend NT$80,000-140,000), and Type C (tuition assistance NT$70,000-80,000).
How much is the top stipend?
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The Type A tier provides a stipend of NT$200,000 to NT$260,000 (about EUR 5,800-7,500, est.) plus full tuition and living expenses.
Do I need IELTS to apply?
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No. The application is free and does not require IELTS scores, since KMU teaches in both English and Chinese.
Who is eligible by nationality?
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Students worldwide, except Chinese nationals who previously studied in Taiwan as overseas Chinese students.
What qualification do I need for a master's?
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A Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognised institution, verified by the R.O.C. representative office.
What subjects can I study?
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Health and medical fields such as dentistry, public health, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and medicine.
How do I apply?
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Create an account on the KMU admissions site, accept the terms, upload documents, complete the form (up to three programmes), and submit before the deadline.
When is the deadline?
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Applications historically close on 29 March (about 29 March 2027, est.), with results around late May; confirm the dates officially.
How are scholarships decided?
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KMU assigns tiers based on academic excellence, leadership, and societal contribution after verifying documents.
Where do I confirm the official details?
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On the KMU Office of International Affairs website, which publishes the current tiers, stipend ranges, and deadlines.