Tainan, Taiwan
National Cheng Kung University
National Cheng Kung University published 4,029 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 2.2% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 28% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 459th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 8th in Taiwan.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 87 cited 50+ times | 74 |
| Research output | 4,029 articles | 75 |
| Share highly cited | 2.2% of its articles | 67 |
| International collaboration | 28% with co-authors abroad | 57 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Taiwan train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Taiwan Medical Accreditation Council (TMAC): recognized until 2029 April
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Official site: web.ncku.edu.tw
Questions
How does National Cheng Kung University rank for medicine?
It ranks 459th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 8th in Taiwan on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. National Cheng Kung University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/taiwan/national-cheng-kung-university/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)