Dalian Medical University

Dalian Medical University (DMU), located in Lüshunkou District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, is a provincial key university focusing on medicine while offering programs in science, engineering, management, arts, law, and philosophy.

Founded in 1947 as Guandong Medical College, it underwent several transformations and was renamed Dalian Medical University in 1994, moving to its current campus in 2007. As one of China's first pilot universities for the 'Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program' and a national demonstration base for international students, DMU boasts a strong international atmosphere, attracting students from around the world.

DMU's flagship programs include clinical medicine, nursing, cardiovascular medicine, nephrology, and critical care medicine, with clinical nursing and cardiovascular medicine highly regarded nationally. The university has one national key discipline (Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Clinical), two key disciplines of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and four first-class disciplines in Liaoning Province.

As of 2025, seven disciplines rank among the top 1% in ESI global rankings, including clinical medicine, pharmacology & toxicology, and biology & biochemistry, demonstrating strong research capabilities. DMU is a key university in Liaoning's 'Double First-Class' initiative and part of the Basic Capacity Building Project for Universities in Central and Western China.

DMU comprises 14 schools offering 25 undergraduate programs across medicine, science, engineering, management, and more. It has five first-level doctoral degree authorization disciplines, two professional doctoral degree categories, ten first-level master's degree authorization disciplines, seven professional master's degree categories, and four postdoctoral research stations.

The faculty includes about 9,800 staff and medical professionals, many of whom are national-level talents and renowned scholars. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with small-class teaching, case-based learning, and intensive clinical skills training.

DMU's main campus in Lüshunkou District, Dalian, is nestled between mountains and the sea, known as a 'garden campus.' Covering 1.51 million square meters with 532,000 square meters of buildings, the campus features high greenery and spacious learning and living spaces.

Facilities include modern teaching buildings, laboratories, a library with 1.1885 million physical volumes and 2.0765 million electronic volumes, and access to 60 databases. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning and internet, and cafeterias offer diverse cuisines to suit international tastes.