Dali University

Dali University (DLU) is located in Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, nestled between the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake. It is a full-time undergraduate institution jointly built by the province and the prefecture.

The university traces its roots to Dali Medical College and Dali Normal College, both founded in 1978. In 2001, they merged to form Dali College, which was renamed Dali University in 2015. DLU gained doctoral degree granting status in 2021 and was designated a pilot university for improving international student education quality by the Ministry of Education in 2025.

DLU's flagship programs are in medicine. It is among the first pilot universities for the Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program and the reform of clinical medicine professional master's training model. Clinical medicine, pharmacy, and nursing are highly regarded in southwestern China.

The university's network of 9 affiliated hospitals provides extensive clinical training. DLU offers 1 first-level doctoral program (Pharmacy), 9 first-level master's programs, and 18 professional master's categories, covering medicine, science, engineering, education, and more.

DLU has a highly qualified faculty of 1,506, with a significant proportion holding senior titles and many recognized by national and provincial talent programs. The university emphasizes practical teaching and research innovation, hosting provincial key labs such as the Yunnan Key Laboratory of Insect Biomedical Research and the Western Yunnan Ethnic Medicine Collaborative Innovation Center.

Curricula blend clinical skills with humanities for medical students, while programs like ecology and tourism management leverage Dali's unique geography. DLU has joint training programs with domestic and international universities and medical institutions, enabling student exchanges and collaborative research.

The Gucheng campus near Dali Old Town features beautiful scenery with Bai-style architecture integrated with modern design, surrounded by greenery and flowers year-round. The Xiaguan campus is centrally located with convenient transportation and complete amenities.

Both campuses have modern teaching buildings, libraries, labs, sports facilities, and smart classrooms. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet. The natural attractions of Cangshan and Erhai are easily accessible.