Wannan Medical College

Wannan Medical University (WMU) is located in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, on the southern bank of the Yangtze River. It is a provincial-level public university supported by the Anhui government. Originally founded in 1958 as Wuhu Medical College, it was renamed Wannan Medical College in 1974 and officially became Wannan Medical University in February 2026.

WMU is one of the first pilot universities for reforming the clinical medicine master's professional degree training model and a key candidate for doctoral degree authorization in Anhui. The university has four campuses covering over 1,750 mu (about 117 hectares), with nearly 17,000 full-time students and more than 5,800 faculty and medical staff (including affiliated hospitals).

WMU's flagship programs include clinical medicine, anesthesiology, medical imaging, and nursing, with clinical medicine recognized as a national first-class undergraduate program. The university offers 7 first-level master's degree programs and 8 professional master's degree categories.

As a pioneer in clinical medicine master's reform, WMU leads in medical education innovation. Its directly affiliated Yijishan Hospital is one of the oldest Western medicine hospitals in Anhui, providing strong clinical teaching and research support.

WMU comprises 16 teaching units offering 35 undergraduate programs. The faculty includes nearly 1,000 senior professors and over 400 doctoral and master's supervisors. The curriculum emphasizes integration of theory and practice: clinical medicine students begin hospital rotations in their first year.

Research platforms include the Anhui '115' Industrial Innovation Team and provincial key laboratories, with over 100 national-level research projects in the past five years. The university features modern facilities like a clinical skills training center and a virtual simulation lab for surgical and emergency training.

WMU's four campuses are located in Wuhu city, with the main Binjiang Campus along the Yangtze River, offering a green and scenic environment. Facilities include modern teaching buildings, a library, gymnasiums, and comfortable student dormitories with air conditioning, water heaters, and private bathrooms.

The dining halls provide diverse options, including halal food. Affiliated hospitals are easily accessible by public transport. The campus has full Wi-Fi coverage, supporting a smart and convenient lifestyle.