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Southwest Medical University

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world rank  7154

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Overview

Established in 1951, the Southwest Medical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large metropolis of Luzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University (SMU) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Southwest Medical University (SMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 74-year-old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. SMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Southwest Medical University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Southwest Medical University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Southwest Medical University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Southwest Medical University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin) 西南医科大学
Acronym SMU
Founded 1951
Motto
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University Location

Address Zhong Shan Road
Luzhou
646000 Sichuan
China
Southwest Medical University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Southwest Medical University Phone Number (830) 316 1222
Southwest Medical University Fax Number (830) 316 1222
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Southwest Medical University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southwest Medical University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Southwest Medical University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Southwest Medical University.



Southwest Medical University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Southwest Medical University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Southwest Medical University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Southwest Medical University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Southwest Medical University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Southwest Medical University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Southwest Medical University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Not reported.


Southwest Medical University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Southwest Medical University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Southwest Medical University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Southwest Medical University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Southwest Medical University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Southwest Medical University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Southwest Medical University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Southwest Medical University's Library


Southwest Medical University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Southwest Medical University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Southwest Medical University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Southwest Medical University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Southwest Medical University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Southwest Medical University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Southwest Medical University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Southwest Medical University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Southwest Medical University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Southwest Medical University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education of the Sichuan Province

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Southwest Medical University's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE UNIVERSITY).



Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Southwest Medical University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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