Chongqing Medical University

Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) is a public medical university located in Chongqing, a major municipality in southwest China. It is co-established by the Chongqing Municipal Government, the National Health Commission, and the Ministry of Education.

Founded in 1956 by relocating a branch of Shanghai First Medical College (now Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University) to Chongqing, it was renamed Chongqing Medical University in 1985. As a first-class discipline construction university in Chongqing, CQMU is among the first institutions authorized by the State Council to confer doctoral and master's degrees and is one of the first demonstration bases for international students in China approved by the Ministry of Education.

CQMU's flagship programs include clinical medicine, pediatrics, medical laboratory science, and pharmacy. Clinical medicine ranks among the top 1% in ESI global rankings, and pediatrics is a national key discipline. The university offers 8 first-level doctoral programs, 13 first-level master's programs, 4 professional doctoral programs, and 12 professional master's programs.

It is a pilot university for the Ministry of Education's Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program and a base for the Discipline Innovation and Talent Introduction Program (111 Program), leading medical education in western China.

CQMU has a highly qualified faculty of 2,497 full-time teachers, including national-level talents and overseas returnees. The university comprises 22 schools offering 36 undergraduate programs covering medicine, science, engineering, and management.

The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice: clinical medicine uses problem-based learning (PBL) and simulation teaching, while pediatrics offers early clinical exposure through the affiliated Children's Hospital.

CQMU has two campuses: Yuanjiagang Campus in Yuzhong District, located in the city center with convenient transportation and proximity to affiliated hospitals; Jinyun Campus in Chongqing University Town, featuring a beautiful environment and modern facilities.

The total campus area is 2,650 mu (about 177 hectares) with high green coverage. Facilities include smart classrooms, virtual simulation labs, a well-stocked library with extensive electronic resources, gymnasiums, and swimming pools.