Kaohsiung Medical University International Student Scholarship – Spring 2027

Funding Details

KMU International Student Scholarship funding depends on scholarship type and degree level. Type A provides NT$200,000–260,000 per year and includes a monthly stipend, accommodation coverage and tuition fees. Type B provides NT$80,000–140,000 per year and includes accommodation and tuition fees. Type C provides NT$70,000–80,000 per year toward tuition fees. Type D funding is proposed and allocated by the relevant department or institute and cannot exceed the total amount of Type A. Undergraduate students may apply for Type C under KMU's type-specific rules; Master's students may apply for Types B and C; and PhD students may apply for all scholarship types. KMU separately states that Type D is open to international undergraduate, Master's and PhD students.

Academic Requirements

Bachelor's Applicants must hold a senior high school diploma obtained from an overseas senior high school or another qualification recognised as equivalent by Taiwan's Ministry of Education. Overseas diplomas or equivalent educational documents must satisfy applicable recognition and verification requirements. Master's Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from a university or independent college recognised by Taiwan's Ministry of Education, or possess an equivalent educational qualification. PhD Applicants must hold a Master's degree or higher from a university or independent college recognised by Taiwan's Ministry of Education, or possess an equivalent educational qualification.

Language Requirements

Bachelor's Undergraduate programmes are taught mainly in Chinese. Applicants must provide a Chinese-language proficiency certificate at TOCFL A2 or equivalent CEFR A2 level or above. Alternatively, applicants may provide an official school document confirming that their immediately preceding degree programme was conducted in Chinese. Master's & PhD Most graduate programmes provide courses in English. For programmes requiring English proficiency, applicants must generally provide an English-language certificate at CEFR B1 or above, or an official document confirming that their immediately preceding degree programme was conducted in English. Programmes requiring Chinese generally require TOCFL A2 or equivalent CEFR A2 or above, or proof that the previous degree was taught in Chinese. Individual departments may establish higher or additional language requirements.

Age Requirements

No general age restriction stated.

Work Experience Requirements

No university-wide work-experience requirement is stated. Individual programmes may establish additional requirements.

Other Eligibility Notes

Applicants must qualify as international students under Taiwan's applicable regulations and satisfy the educational, language and programme-specific requirements established by KMU. Applicants should review the admission criteria of their chosen department before submitting an application. Scholarship selection is competitive and admission does not guarantee scholarship funding.

Application Method

Official Website

Application Instructions

1: Review the KMU Spring 2027 programme options and select an eligible Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programme. 2: Confirm that you satisfy international-student eligibility requirements. 3: Check the academic and language requirements of your selected programme. 4: Register an account through KMU's official online application system. 5: Choose Undergraduate Program or Master/Ph.D. as applicable. 6: Applicants may apply to a maximum of three programmes. 7: Complete all required sections of the online application. 8: Indicate your application for the KMU International Student Scholarship while completing the application. 9: Upload all required academic, financial, nationality, language and supporting documents. 10: Set up at least two referees for each programme applied to. 11: Print the completed application form, sign it and upload the scanned signed copy. 12: Click Submit Application before 12 October 2026 at 17:00.

Selection Process

KMU International Student Scholarships are awarded competitively based on merit. Scholarship recipients are reviewed by the International Academic Committee and awards are granted to eligible recipients following approval by the University President. Admission to Kaohsiung Medical University does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship. Scholarship recipients are reviewed each academic year in accordance with KMU regulations.

Important Notes

Scholarship coverage varies substantially by scholarship type and degree level. Type A provides the highest level of support and includes tuition, accommodation and a monthly stipend. Type B includes tuition and accommodation, while Type C provides tuition support. Type D funding is determined by the relevant department or institute and may not exceed the Type A maximum. Scholarship awards are competitive and admission does not guarantee funding. Each student may receive only one scholarship; KMU does not permit students to simultaneously receive a KMU scholarship and another Taiwanese scholarship or to hold multiple KMU scholarships. Undergraduate programmes are primarily taught in Chinese, while many graduate programmes provide sufficient English-taught coursework. Applicants must verify the requirements and Spring availability of their chosen programme before applying.