In 2025, the UK’s Times Higher Education (THE) released its inaugural "Interdisciplinary Science Rankings" on November 21. Tamkang University was ranked 501-600 globally, 12th nationally, 3rd among private universities, and 1st among non-medical private universities, showcasing our strength in interdisciplinary research.
This ranking evaluated universities from 92 countries, with 1,500 institutions competing and 749 making the list. Among the 13 universities in Taiwan that ranked, 9 were national universities, and only 4 were private universities. Of the top 2 private universities, both were medical institutions: Kaohsiung Medical University and Fu Jen Catholic University.
The rankings were assessed based on 3 indicators: funding and infrastructure (Inputs, 19%), management support and outcome promotion (Process, 16%), and research quality and reputation (Outputs, 65%). Tamkang University scored the highest in "management support and outcome promotion," reflecting strong administrative backing and a solid foundation for interdisciplinary research.
