# National Yang-Ming University

> former national research university in Taiwan (1975-2021)

**Wikidata**: [Q718328](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q718328)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Yang-Ming_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/national-yang-ming-university

## Summary
National Yang Ming University was a national research university in Taiwan founded in 1975 and dissolved in 2021. It specialized in medical sciences and was named after the Ming Dynasty philosopher Wang Yangming before merging into National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University.

## Key Facts
- Founded on July 1, 1975, and dissolved on January 31, 2021  
- Located in Beitou District, Taiwan (coordinates: 25.1216°N, 121.51381°E)  
- Named after Ming Dynasty philosopher Wang Yangming (王陽明)  
- Merged into National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in 2021  
- Affiliated with researcher Kun-Mao Chao (computer scientist, b. 1963)  
- Included the National Yang Ming University School of Medicine as a subdivision  
- Part of the University System of Taiwan parent organization  

## FAQs
### Q: What happened to National Yang Ming University?  
A: The university merged into National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University on January 31, 2021, ceasing operations as an independent institution.  

### Q: When and where was it established?  
A: Founded on July 1, 1975, in Beitou District, Taiwan, as a national research university specializing in medical sciences.  

### Q: Who was the university named after?  
A: It was named after Wang Yangming (王陽明), a prominent Ming Dynasty Neo-Confucian philosopher and scholar.  

## Why It Matters
National Yang Ming University played a pivotal role in Taiwan's higher education and medical research landscape for 46 years. As a premier national research institution, it advanced biomedical sciences, medical education, and healthcare innovation in Taiwan. Its merger into National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University represents a significant consolidation of academic resources, strengthening Taiwan's global competitiveness in engineering and medical research fields. The institution's legacy continues through its integrated campus and continued contributions to scientific education and research under its successor entity.

## Notable For
- Pioneering medical research and education in Taiwan from 1975 to 2021  
- Naming after Chinese philosopher Wang Yangming, reflecting cultural integration  
- Integration into National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, creating Taiwan's largest medical-technical university system  
- Distinct focus on biomedical sciences and medical education throughout its existence  
- Campus in Beitou District, leveraging natural hot springs for medical research  

## Body
### History and Transition
- Established as a national research university on July 1, 1975  
- Operated for 46 years until its dissolution on January 31, 2021  
- Merged into National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, forming two successor entities: the main university and its Yangming Campus  

### Academic Structure
- Included the National Yang Ming University School of Medicine as a key division  
- Affiliated with researcher Kun-Mao Chao (computer scientist, b. 1963)  
- Part of the University System of Taiwan parent organization  

### Physical and Digital Identity
- Located in Beitou District, Taiwan (coordinates: 25.1216°N, 121.51381°E)  
- Maintained multiple websites:  
  - Primary: https://www.ym.edu.tw (Standard Taiwanese Mandarin)  
  - English portal: https://nymu-e.ym.edu.tw/  
- Identifiers: ISNI 0000000104255914, ROR 009h5ks85, GRID grid.260770.4  
- Featured in 12 Wikipedia language editions  

### Recognition and Legacy
- Former national research university classification (1975-2021)  
- Taiwan school code: 0016  
- Listed in major university rankings (ARWU, QS, THE)  
- Notable alumni category exists on Wikipedia  
- OpenStreetMap relation ID: 4630264

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-01-10
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](http://km.aifb.kit.edu/services/crunchbase/)
4. GRID Release 2015-12-14
5. GRID Release 2016-12-06
6. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
7. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph
8. [Source](https://stats.moe.gov.tw/files/school/108/u1_new.ods)