Southwest Medical University (SWMU) is a public medical university located in Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China. Established in 1951, the university specializes in medicine, clinical sciences, healthcare education and medical research.
Located in southwestern China, Luzhou offers international students the opportunity to study in a dedicated medical-university environment while experiencing the culture and lifestyle of Sichuan Province.
MBBS / Clinical Medicine
- Program: Clinical Medicine (MBBS)
- Duration: 6 Years
- Intake: September 2026
- Location: Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
- International Students: Accepted
- CSCA: Required for undergraduate applicants according to current supplied admission information
- HSK: HSK 4 is not required in the first year according to current supplied admission information; applicable Chinese-language requirements must be met during the program.
Fee Structure
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | RMB 31,000 / Year |
| Accommodation | According to room arrangement |
| Single Room | RMB 8,000 / Year |
| First-Year Service Package | RMB 10,000 |
First-Year Service Package
The RMB 10,000 First-Year Service Package applies to MBBS/BDS students admitted through Divine Consultants and is charged once in the first year only.
It covers admission and application services, documentation and visa support, insurance arrangements, pre-departure assistance, airport pickup, university registration and settlement support, administrative coordination, and related professional services.
The service package does not repeat from the second year. University fees and other applicable expenses remain subject to current university policies.
Application & Tuition Deposit
An application fee of RMB 1,500 applies at the document-submission stage according to the current admission information.
After receiving the Pre-Admission Notice, a RMB 10,000 tuition deposit is required. This deposit is adjusted against the applicable tuition fee and is not an additional RMB 10,000 tuition charge.
Scholarship Opportunities
Eligible international students may compete for available scholarship opportunities, including:
- Provincial Government Scholarship: Up to RMB 20,000/year
- Academic Scholarship: Approximately RMB 1,800–3,300/year
Scholarships are competitive and subject to eligibility, university assessment, annual review and availability for the relevant intake.
Clinical Training
Southwest Medical University provides a specialized medical education environment incorporating foundational medical sciences, professional medical education, practical learning and clinical training.
The university’s medical education system is supported by clinical facilities and affiliated medical institutions, providing students with exposure to practical and clinical aspects of medicine.
Recognition
Southwest Medical University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) as a public and currently operational medical school.
The university is also listed among schools eligible under ECFMG’s 2027 Pathways (Pathway 3). Individual applicants must still satisfy all applicable ECFMG requirements.
Students should independently verify current recognition, licensing, registration, internship, examination and eligibility requirements with the relevant medical regulatory authority in the country where they intend to practice.
Why Southwest Medical University?
- Public medical university established in 1951
- Specialized medical and healthcare education environment
- International medical education
- Clinical and practical training opportunities
- Provincial and academic scholarship opportunities
- #24 among Chinese Medical Universities — ShanghaiRanking 2026
- #601–700 globally — ARWU 2026
- Located in Luzhou, Sichuan Province
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Fees, scholarships, admission requirements, intake availability, and university policies are subject to confirmation for the relevant intake.
- Chinese name
- 西南医科大学
- Province / municipality
- Sichuan Province
- Teaching language
- English
- Available intake
- Autumn
- Program duration
- 6 years
- Ranking display
- #24 — 2026 Ranking of Chinese Medical Universities, ShanghaiRanking; #601–700 — 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
- Annual cost (CNY)
- 31000
- Annual hostel cost (CNY)
- 8000
- Application deadline
- 2026-09-30
- Admission requirements
- Non-Chinese citizen Completed senior/high school education Appropriate science/academic background Valid passport Academic certificate and transcripts Physical examination / good health Non-criminal record where required CSCA test required according to the supplied 2026 admission information Meet applicable language requirements Additional documents/assessment as required by SWMU
- Scholarship information
- Provincial Government Scholarship: up to RMB 20,000/year Academic Scholarship: approximately RMB 1,800–3,300/year Competitive and subject to university selection and annual review Not guaranteed with admission
- Recognition notes and verification disclaimer
- Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). WDOMS identifies Southwest Medical University as a public, currently operational medical school, with medical instruction beginning in 1951
- Last verified
- 2026-09-26
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