History
Founded in 1950 as the Tamkang Junior College of English by Mr. Ching-Sheng Chang and his son Dr. Clement C. P. Chang, TKU was Taiwan's first private college. It became the Tamkang College of Arts and Sciences in 1958, before being elevated to Tamkang University in 1980.
Education
Over 70 years, since its foundation, TKU has focused on developing academic research, teaching, and learning services with an innovative spirit. It was the first university in Taiwan to employ Total Quality Management (TQM), which it introduced in 1992.
Tamkang University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 45 Scholarships
- 985 Academic Staff
- 23,154 Students
- 1,852 Students (int'l)
- 11,345 Students (female)
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Tamkang University Student Reviews & Awards
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overall a good place to learn
Good teachers, however curriculum structure a bit unorganized
Tamkang University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 1201 | 1201 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 124 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1413 | 1391 | 1267 |
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World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1201 | - | 1501 |
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