I-Shou University

Key Highlights

• Founded in 1990 and renamed I-Shou University in 1997
• Private comprehensive university with Main and Medical campuses in Kaohsiung
• Official 2026–2027 admissions materials cover bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral study
• Affiliated with E United Group, supporting industry and healthcare connections

Student Life & Environment

Student life is divided between the Main Campus and Medical Campus, and the experience differs by program location. The university lists dormitory options on both campuses, including shared rooms on the Main Campus and accommodation associated with the Medical Campus. International students receive priority consideration for housing, but new students must pay the stated reservation fee by the deadline in their admission information. Housing is not automatic, and room formats, contracts, electricity charges, deposits, and vacation arrangements differ. The university reports about 100 student organizations across service, recreation, fitness, arts and skills, student government, and departmental categories. Published examples include music, dance, photography, cooking, English, mountain climbing, martial arts, table tennis, first aid, medical service, and technology-focused clubs. This provides both general social activities and opportunities connected to academic interests. Recreation facilities listed by the university include basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, gyms, swimming pools, fitness and table-tennis spaces, with facilities available across the two campuses. Opening times and booking conditions can change by semester. Campus dining includes food courts and restaurants, while the Main Campus is adjacent to the E-Da World retail and entertainment complex. International students can also use the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs for registration, insurance, housing, and arrival guidance.

Location & Surroundings

I-Shou University is in Kaohsiung, but its campuses are outside the city’s central urban core. The Main Campus is at No. 1, Section 1, Syuecheng Road in Dashu District, near the E-Da World hotels, outlet mall, restaurants, and theme park. The Medical Campus is at No. 8, Yida Road in Yanchao District, next to the E-Da Hospital area. Students should use the address for their actual department when planning housing and travel. The university publishes bus connections from major rail hubs. Main Campus passengers can transfer to E-Da Bus route 8501 at THSR Zuoying Station or use route 8506 from Nanzih railway station. The Medical Campus is served from Zuoying by E03 routes and has additional city-bus connections through the hospital area. Travel between campus, transport hubs, and central Kaohsiung therefore requires planning around bus schedules rather than assuming direct metro access. Kaohsiung offers a major international airport, high-speed rail, conventional rail, metro, bus, and taxi services. The suburban campus setting may appeal to students who prefer a contained environment, while those seeking frequent access to downtown should compare commute times and evening transport before choosing accommodation.

Costs & Career Outcomes

The university’s published tuition table is explicitly for 2025–2026, so it should be treated as a planning reference rather than a confirmed 2026–2027 price. Listed semester totals vary by program. Examples include NT$47,994 for several management programs, NT$55,373 for many engineering programs, and NT$72,500 for the listed English-medium International College programs. These totals combine tuition and other academic fees. Applicants should obtain a 2026–2027 invoice or fee schedule before committing, particularly because health, specialist, and post-baccalaureate programs may have different charges. Housing adds a separate and variable cost. The international-student FAQ states a NT$1,500 reservation fee and describes different room charges, deposits, electricity arrangements, and vacation rules. Some residences charge by semester, while International House and hospital-area rooms use longer rental periods. Food, transport, insurance, books, immigration expenses, and personal costs should be budgeted separately. Scholarships are advertised, but eligibility, duration, renewal conditions, and the expenses covered must be checked against the award terms for the relevant intake. Career preparation includes a university Career Development Center, recruitment and employment counseling, internship administration, an employment and internship platform, and career guidance for international students. The E United Group relationship creates potential links across industry, healthcare, and hospitality, while several departments include off-campus practical training. No current, comparable graduate salary or placement-rate data were verified. Students entering medicine, nursing, therapy, radiological science, laboratory science, or other regulated fields should independently confirm licensing and language requirements in their intended country of practice.