Xinjiang Medical University

Xinjiang Medical University (XJMU) is located in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China. It is the only medical university in Xinjiang jointly built by the regional government, the National Health Commission, and the Ministry of Education.

Founded in 1954 as Xinjiang Medical College, it merged with Xinjiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1998 to form the current university. As a host institution for Chinese Government Scholarship international students and one of the first demonstration bases for international students in Xinjiang, XJMU attracts students from Central Asia, South Asia, and beyond, creating a multicultural learning environment.

XJMU's flagship programs include Clinical Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Pharmacy, and Public Health & Preventive Medicine. Clinical Medicine and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine are particularly renowned in Northwest China.

The university is a pilot institution for the Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program, emphasizing the integration of clinical practice and research. It offers 5 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, 3 professional doctoral degree authorization points, 14 first-level master's degree authorization points, 4 postdoctoral research stations, and 4 postdoctoral workstations, forming a comprehensive medical education system.

XJMU boasts a highly qualified faculty of 1,737 full-time teachers, including national-level teaching masters and discipline leaders. The curriculum emphasizes the connection between basic medical sciences and clinical practice, while incorporating TCM and ethnic medicine features, offering unique courses such as Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine and Uyghur Medicine.

The university possesses advanced teaching and research equipment valued at over 422 million RMB, and houses national-level experimental teaching demonstration centers and virtual simulation centers. Research platforms include a state-key laboratory cultivation base co-built with the ministry, and key laboratories of the Ministry of Education, focusing on high-incidence diseases in Xinjiang and development of ethnic medicinal resources.

XJMU has two main campuses: Xuelianshan and Xinyi Road. The Xuelianshan campus is located in the Shuimogou District, nestled in the mountains with scenic views, while the Xinyi Road campus is in the city center with convenient transportation.

The total building area is 1.24 million square meters, featuring modern teaching buildings, laboratories, a library, and sports facilities. The library holds 1.84 million print books and 734,000 e-books, providing rich learning resources.