Dalian Medical University was established in 1947 as Kanto Medical School. In 1949 Dalian Medical University became a part of Dalian University with the name Medical School of Dalian University. After separation from Dalian University in 1950, the university immigrated to Zunyi, Guizhou province with the name Zunyi Medical School. Dalian Medical University was renamed in 1994 after being reestablished in its original address in 1978. Dalian Medical University China is known for its medical education including other subjects like Science, Art, Philosophy, Engineering, Law and others. Dalian Medical University is located at South Lvshun Road, Dalian, Liaoning Province. The campus of Dalian Medical University China spreads over an area of 15,10,000 square meters of land.
Dalian Medical University China has a total of 21 college departments and 18 affiliated hospitals. Dalian Medical University offers 23 undergraduate programmes. The university has 1 national key discipline, 4 Liaoning provincial university first-class characteristic disciplines, 9 first-level discipline master’s degree authorisation units, 15 provincial key disciplines, 4 first-level discipline doctorate degree authorisation units, 4 centers for post-doctoral studies, 9 innovation teams of Liaoning institutes of higher education, 7 national key clinical specialties and 1 innovation team of the Ministry of Education.
The university has experienced faculty members from ‘Cheung Kong Scholars Program’ of the Ministry of Education, National Science Fund For Distinguished Young Scholars, National Science Fund For Excellent Young Scholars and many more. Dalian Medical University China has partnerships with more than 100 universities across 30 countries including the UK, France, Russia, USA, Germany, Japan and others. Dalian Medical University has also conducted a Sino-America Educational Cooperation Project on the Master of Public Health with Benedictine University with the approval of the Ministry of Education.
Dalian Medical University has many research centers including more than 30 science and technology platforms. Dalian Medical University has a national-level international joint research center, Liaoning Province University major science and technology platform, a national-level international science and technology cooperation base, Liaoning Province translational medical research center and many more. Dalian Medical University China has undertaken more than 670 national and provincial and ministerial level projects including plan projects, National Natural Science Foundation and a national science and technology major project.
Highlights | Data |
Official Website | www.dlmedu.edu.cn |
Dalian Medical University World Ranking (2023) | US News and World Report- 1535 |
Student Portfolio | Above 8,200 undergraduates Above 4,500 postgraduates |
Number of International Students | Above 1,300 |
Accreditation | Ministry of Education (Nursing and Clinical Medicine) |
Approval | World Health Organisation (WHO) Ministry of Health/Education/Medicine |
Publication | Journal of Dalian Medical University Medicine and Philosophy Chinese Journal of Microecology |
Campus Type | Small city |
Place | No.9, West Section of South Lvshun Road, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China |
Min & Max Temperatures | 20°F to 85°F |
Size | 15,10,000 square meter |
DMU offers undergraduate programmes in 6 disciplines namely Science, Management, Arts, Medicine, Engineering and Law including 21 undergraduate majors. Dalian Medical University offers master's and doctoral degree programmes in the fields of Philosophy, Management, Law, Medicine, Science and Education. The clinical Medicine course at Dalian Medical University has been ranked top 1% of ESI global institutional rankings since 2012. Dalian Medical University subject rankings according to US News and World Report are as follows.
Dalian Medical University Subject Rankings, 2023
Subject | Ranking |
Clinical Medicine | 622 |
Molecular Biology and Genetics | 357 |
Oncology | 316 |
Pharmacology and Toxicology | 241 |
Dalian Medical University offers an MBBS course whose curriculum is divided into three modules which are general courses, professional basic courses, and professional courses. The programme duration is 6-Year for International Students and are awarded with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree on completion.
In order to apply for Dalian Medical University admissions, students have to first meet the eligibility criteria. Once the eligibility criteria are met, students have to fill the online application form. The Dalian Medical University application form fee is about RMB400-800. After the submission of the completed application form, the selected students have to complete the registration process in China and bring with them all the required documents.
There is a common admission procedure for the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes at Dalian Medical University China. Undergraduate or postgraduate or doctoral programme applicants have to apply in the online mode. International students can also opt for the help of admission agents. Students are required to submit all the necessary documents along with the completed application form.
Students have to fill an online application form.
International students can get help from agents.
Students have to fill all the necessary details.
While filling the application form, students also have to upload the required documents.
Next, students have to pay the Dalian Medical University application form fee (about RMB400-800).
Finally, submit the completed application form.
The results are announced after 2-4 weeks of receiving the application.
Selected international students have to complete their visa application.
International students have to complete the registration process and bring with them their offer letter and other required documents upon their arrival to China.
Students have to send scanned copies of their documents. The submitted documents should be either in English or Chinese language.
Application form
Passport
Secondary high school diploma or the equivalent, transcripts
HSK certificate (for programs in Chinese, HSK 5 is required for humanities, HSK 4 over 210 for economics and management, HSK 4 over 195 for science and arts)
Bank remittance receipt for registration fee
Application form
Passport
Bachelor's degree certificate or the equivalent, transcripts
HSK certificate (for programs in Chinese, HSK 5 is required for humanities, HSK 4 over 210 for economics and management, HSK 4 over 195 for science and arts)
Study or research plan
Bank remittance receipt for registration fee
Application form
Passport
Master's degree certificate or the equivalent, transcripts
HSK certificate (for programs in Chinese, HSK 5 is required for humanities, HSK 4 over 210 for economics and management, HSK 4 over 195 for science and arts)
Two Recommendation letters
Study or research plan
Bank remittance receipt for registration fee
Admission Dates (Fall Semester Intake)
Particulars | Dates |
Application opens for most of the programmes | April to May |
Declaration of admission results | Late May |
Deliver of admission letters | June |
Official application deadline | Late July |
Applicants should apply for a Chinese visa | Early August |
University start date | Early September |
Late application acceptance | Late September |
Admission Dates (Spring Semester Intake)
Particulars | Dates |
Application starts | Late October |
Application opens for most of the programmes | November-January |
Declaration of admission results | December |
Deliver of admission letters | Early January |
Official application deadline | Late January |
For late applicants | February (before programme started) |
University start date | Late February or early March |
Dalian Medical University offers many scholarships for Chinese students as well as international students. Some of the offered Dalian Medical University international scholarships are- the Chinese Government Scholarship Program, the China-Russia Humanity Scholarship Program, the Dalian Medical University Scholarship Program, the China-America Humanity Scholarship Program, the Dalian Government Scholarship Program and the Liaoning Province Government Scholarship Program.
Dalian Medical University Scholarships
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount |
Chinese Government Scholarship | Only for postgraduate students Must be a non-Chinese citizen with in good health Should have a bachelor’s degree and under the age of 35 (pursuing postgraduate studies) Should have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40 (pursuing doctoral courses) | Tuition fee Accommodation Monthly stipend Medical insurance |
Sino-US Cultural Exchange Degree-Study Scholarship | Must be American citizen in good health Bachelor's programmes: should hold a high school diploma or above and be under the age of 25 Master's programmes: Should hold a bachelor's degree or above and be under the age of 35 Doctoral programmes: Should hold a master's degree or above and be under the age of 40 Chinese medium programme applicants should have a Chinese proficiency certificate of HSK band 4 with a score of 180 or above | Tuition fee On-campus accommodation fee or off-campus accommodation monetary subsidy (RMB 700/month for bachelor's and master's programmes; RMB 1,000/month for doctoral programmes) Comprehensive medical insurance |
Dalian Medical University Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Programme | Postgraduate Programme | Doctoral Programme |
Secondary high school graduate or the equivalent HSK level 4-6 (for Chinese-medium programmes) Should be above the age of 18 and under the age of 30; healthy | Possession of a bachelor's degree HSK level 5-8 (for Chinese-medium programmes) Should be under the age of 40; healthy | Possession of a master's degree HSK level 5-8 (for Chinese-medium programmes) Should be under the age of 45; healthy |
DMU has a career service office that provides career guidance, advice about internships, job opportunities, postgraduate study guidance and job application support.
Dalian Medical University has a Student Affairs Office, Recruitment and Employment Office, Youth League Committee and Students’ Self-Education Committee.
The Students’ Union and Students’ Association of Dalian Medical University China organises activities like ‘Community Orientation Carnival’, ‘Association Culture Festival’, ‘Host Talent Competition’ and many more every year.
The university library was established in 1947. Dalian Medical University library has numerous resources including traditional books, magazines, more than 20,000 e-books and e-periodicals, journals, multimedia, graduate dissertations, web DB, 60 databases, 5 subject databases, Arts and Humanities books and many more. Dalian Medical University China library is built over an area of 20,000 square meters with a peaceful and relaxing environment. There are 2,000 seats, individual study rooms, group study rooms, 1,000 internet access and many more. To access the facilities, readers have to use ‘All-in-One’ campus card in the library.
Being a bio-medical information center of Dalian and South of Liaoning Province, the Dalian Medical University library promotes scientific research, education and information for teaching and medical work in the university. The various services offered by the library include loaning, retrieving service, online catalog, reserving and recommending, VOD for teaching resource, e-library for renewing-journal navigation, WeChat public platform, online consulting, Sina and Tencent micro blog and many more.
Dalian Medical University has an International Education College (IEC) for international student studies. IEC is one of the thirty schools for teaching international students in English medium as well as Chinese medium. The National Education Board of China has approved Dalian Medical University China a Chinese government scholarship development school for international students and an international education advanced unit in Liaoning Province. DMU has been graded as one of the five international education model facilities in Liaoning by the Liaoning Education Department. DMU has also been awarded ‘International Students Education Advanced Organisation’ in China in the year 2014.
Dalian Medical University China has over 1,260 international students from across 100 countries. DMU has almost 13% of international students from a single country. A variety of scholarships is offered to international students at Dalian Medical University. Some of them are- the Chinese Government Scholarship Program, the China-Russia Humanity Scholarship Program, the Dalian Medical University Scholarship Program, the China-America Humanity Scholarship Program, the Dalian Government Scholarship Program and the Liaoning Province Government Scholarship Program.
Dalian Medical University accommodation comprises four dorms with 680 rooms.
Dorm 1- It is a female dorm with a total of 124 rooms. The room type is single and has attached bathroom and basic furniture.
Dorm 2- It is a male dorm with a total of 194 rooms. The room type is single as well as double and is equipped with bathroom and basic furniture.
Dorm 3- It is a mixed dorm with 139 rooms in total. The room type is single and has attached bathroom and basic furniture. Mainly postgraduates are preferred for this dorm.
Dorm 19- It is a mixed dorm with 270 rooms. The room type is double and has attached bathroom and basic furniture.
Dalian Medical University Accommodation Rates
Dorm Type | Room Type | Fee Per Day |
Dorm 1 | Single room | 400 RMB |
Dorm 2 | Single room | 40 RMB |
Double room | 24 RMB | |
Double room | 27 RMB | |
Dorm 3 | Single room | 34 RMB |
Dorm 19 | Double room | 34 RMB |
The campus of the university spreads over an area of 15,10,000 square meters of land.
Dalian Medical University is located at No.9, West Section of South Lvshun Road, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China.
Yes, Dalian Medical University scholarships are available for international students. Some of them are- the Chinese Government Scholarship Program, the China-Russia Humanity Scholarship Program, the Dalian Medical University Scholarship Program, the China-America Humanity Scholarship Program and others.
For the undergraduate programme admission, students should have passed secondary high school graduate or the equivalent and should be above the age of 18 and under the age of 30. Chinese-medium programmes require HSK level 4-6.
According to US News and World Report, 2023, Dalian Medical University ranking is 1535th in the category of ‘Best Global Universities’. Also, DMU has been ranked at 200th position in the category ‘Best Global Universities in China ’ for the year 2023 by the US News and World Report.