Establishment Background
Founded in 1960, Taipei Medical University (TMU) has cultivated over 40,000 healthcare professionals over the past half-century, serving society across the globe.
In recent years, TMU's vision has shifted toward cultivating biomedical talent with "innovative capabilities." A key focus of this innovation is expanding interdisciplinary education upon the foundation of a medical university. To aggregate and expand resources, the university established its 11th college in 2018—the College of Interdisciplinary Studies—dedicated to developing educational initiatives in knowledge and skills beyond medicine.
Organizational Structure & Mission
With "an integrated platform for diverse learning" as its core, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies integrates teaching and resources across campus. It consists of four parallel specialized units, each dedicated to guiding students through interdisciplinary exploration and hands-on practice.
Center for Interdisciplinary Learning
Plans micro-credit programs and interdisciplinary courses, breaks department boundaries, guides students in developing secondary specialties, and fosters cross-disciplinary communication and problem-solving skills.
Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Education
Fosters a campus maker culture, provides entrepreneurial practice courses, industry-academic guidance, and incubation spaces to help students translate creative ideas into real-world impact.
Digital Initiative Center
Promotes self-directed learning in digital technology and programming languages, builds online self-learning resource platforms and peer communities, and cultivates student competitiveness for the AI era.
Interdisciplinary Bachelor Program in Smart Healthcare
Combines medical expertise with cutting-edge AI technologies, designs systematic interdisciplinary degree programs, and cultivates key talent to lead the transformation of the smart healthcare industry.
Educational Goals
Serving as a bridge between general, professional, and clinical education, the College equips students with cross-disciplinary problem-solving capabilities by cultivating five core competencies, ultimately breaking down boundaries between academic disciplines and professions.
Proactive Exploration &
Problem Definition
Innovation &
Entrepreneurship Practice
Team Integration &
Communication
Global Adaptability
Autonomous Lifelong
Learning
Future Vision
Based on the foundation of a specialized medical university, the College develops interdisciplinary courses and provides both digital and physical learning/maker spaces. This enables students to broaden their horizons, build secondary expertise, apply their skills in society, and integrate these competencies with medical specialties to become versatile leaders in healthcare innovation.
Campus Location & Facilities
The College of Interdisciplinary Studies is located on 1F & B1F of the Xingchun Building at the Xinyi Campus.
- 1F Space: Primarily offers space for diverse interdisciplinary learning, with multiple discussion rooms available for reservation by faculty and students.
- B1F Floor: Used mainly for classrooms, resident teams, innovation interns, and administrative offices.
