Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities

Youjiang Medical University For Nationalities is located in Baise, a historic red city in the old revolutionary base of the Zuojiang and Youjiang Rivers, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is a full-time undergraduate institution directly under the Guangxi government, selected for the Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program and Guangxi first-class discipline construction.

Its predecessor, Baise Medical Junior College, was founded in 1958, upgraded to a medical college in 1978, granted master's degree authority in 2013, and listed as a new doctoral degree-granting unit under construction in Guangxi in 2021.

Youjiang Medical University For Nationalities is distinguished by its focus on ethnic medical education, dedicated to training healthcare professionals for minority regions and grassroots communities. Its flagship programs include Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, and Nursing, with Clinical Medicine recognized as a Guangxi first-class discipline.

As a member of the Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program, the university enjoys a strong reputation for medical education quality. In recent years, it has expanded ASEAN cooperation, establishing the ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center and the ASEAN AI Medical Research Center, positioning itself as a frontier for medical education facing Southeast Asia.

The university boasts a highly qualified faculty, with over 4,600 staff and medical personnel, including 1,008 full-time teachers, many of whom have overseas study or research experience. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, leveraging 115 teaching practice bases and 3 directly affiliated hospitals to provide early clinical exposure.

In research, the university has established innovative platforms such as the ASEAN AI Medical Research and Application Center and the College of Medical Technology and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on AI applications in medical imaging and disease diagnosis.

The university's two campuses cover a total of 1,600 mu, with the modern Baidong Campus featuring state-of-the-art facilities. Teaching buildings, laboratories, and the library are equipped with multimedia and network resources; the library offers extensive collections and electronic databases.

Student dormitories are well-appointed with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms. Canteens provide diverse meal options catering to different ethnic and international dietary needs. Sports venues, student activity centers, and convenient living amenities are available on campus.