Southwest Medical University (西南医科大学)
Southwest Medical University is a public medical school located in Luzhou, Sichuan, which began teaching in 1951. Before taking its present name, it was called Luzhou Medical College. Its abbreviation is SWMU, and it is a sensible option for those hoping to study medicine in western China.
- Location: Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Founded: 1951
- Type: Public
- Nearest airport: Luzhou Yunlong (LZO)
- Approved by the Ministry of Education for English-taught MBBS (2026-27)
- 4 programs for international students
Application windows
- Autumn 2026 MBBS intake: July – August 2026 (closed), opens 1 Jul 2026, closes 31 Aug 2026
English-taught programs
- Clinical Medicine (MBBS)
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