Summary
The KMU University Scholarships 2026 provide international students with fully funded opportunities to pursue Master’s and Doctoral (PhD) degrees at Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan. Designed for high-achieving applicants across various medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific disciplines, this program covers major educational expenses without requiring an application fee or IELTS.
- 🎓 KMU University Scholarships 2026 are open for international students from all countries to study in Taiwan.
- 🌍 Eligible Degrees: Fully funded Master’s and PhD programs for Spring 2027 admission.
- 🏫 Host University: Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), established in 1954, with over 5,000 local and international students.
- 💰 Scholarship Coverage: Covers most educational expenses through multiple funding schemes, including KMU Scholarships, Taiwan Fellowships & Scholarships, Pei-Ying Scholarship, and TaiwanICDF Scholarship.
- 💵 Application Fee: No application fee is required.
- 📝 IELTS: IELTS is not mandatory for the scholarship application.
- 📚 Programs Available: Wide range of postgraduate programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Sports Medicine, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Administration, Tropical Medicine, Chemistry, and more.
- 📄 Required Documents: Application form, passport, passport-sized photo, degree certificates, transcripts, financial statement, study plan, and proof of language proficiency.
- ✅ Eligibility: Applicants of all nationalities except Chinese nationals are eligible. Master’s applicants need a Bachelor’s degree, while PhD applicants require a Master’s degree.
- 📅 Application Deadline: 12 October 2026.
- 💻 How to Apply: Apply online for an eligible KMU degree program. No separate scholarship application is needed—eligible applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship.
Designation
- Master’s Degree Candidate / Scholar
- PhD / Doctoral Degree Candidate / Scholar
Overview Table
| Parameter | Details |
| Host University | Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) |
| Degree Levels | Master’s Degree, PhD |
| Financial Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible Nationalities | All International Applicants (non-Chinese) |
| Host Country | Taiwan |
| Application Fee | None |
| Language Test Requirement | IELTS not required |
| Application Deadline | October 12, 2026 |
Research Area & Offered Programs
- Medicine & Health: Graduate Institute of Medicine, MSc Program in Tropical Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Department of Public Health.
- Dentistry & Pharmacy: School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Hygiene, School of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy (Master’s), Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, Graduate Institute of Natural Products.
- Biomedical & Applied Sciences: Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, Department of Biotechnology.
Location
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Eligibility & Qualification
- Nationality: Open to all international candidates (applicants holding Chinese nationality are not eligible).
- Master’s Program: Requires an earned Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- PhD Program: Requires an earned Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Language Proficiency: Basic proof of English or Chinese language proficiency (formal English tests like IELTS are optional).
Program Description
Kaohsiung Medical University offers multiple scholarship tracks under its postgraduate international scheme:
- KMU Scholarships
- Pei-Ying Scholarship
- TaiwanICDF Scholarship
- Taiwan Fellowships and Scholarships
Programs are instructed in English or Chinese depending on the department.
Required Documents:
- Online application forms (including the KMU scholarship section)
- Passport copy and recent passport-size photograph
- Highest diploma and official academic transcripts
- Financial statement
- Study plan (written in English or Chinese)
- Proof of language proficiency
How to Apply
- Visit the official online application system linked via Bright Scholarship.
- Submit an online application for admission to your desired degree program at Kaohsiung Medical University.
- Applicants are automatically considered for the KMU scholarship upon completing their degree admission application. No separate scholarship application is required.
Last Date for Apply
October 12, 2026
