Southern Medical University offers 15 specialized programs to international students, with a current enrollment of 1,200 international learners from diverse backgrounds, supported by a scholarship system that covers approximately 35% of the student population through various funding opportunities.
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Programs Available
According to the school’s enrollment data for 2023, the university offers 25 undergraduate programs, 42 master’s programs, and 28 doctoral programs, including 8 national-level first-class construction programs.
The scale of international students reached 1500 people, coming from 80 countries and regions, with international students in Clinical Medicine accounting for 35%, Stomatology 18%, and Traditional Chinese Medicine 15%.
The university has established cooperative relationships with 20 overseas medical schools, receives 300 exchange students annually, and offers 120 courses taught entirely in English.
Undergraduate Program Setup
The university’s undergraduate education implements a 5-year training model, requiring the completion of 180 credits, including 40 credits for general education courses, 60 credits for core professional courses, and 80 credits for clinical practice.
The Clinical Medicine program enrolls 200 students annually, with a curriculum containing 50 core subjects and 1200 class hours of laboratory work. The Stomatology program is equipped with 40 mannequin head laboratories, and 800 class hours of pre-clinical training.
The Traditional Chinese Medicine program requires mastering 300 common acupuncture points, identifying 400 types of Chinese herbal medicine, with practical teaching accounting for 40%.
Graduate Training Programs
Master’s degree programs are 3 years, requiring the completion of 34 credits, including 28 course credits and 6 research training credits. Doctoral degree programs are 4 years, requiring the publication of 2 SCI papers or equivalent achievements.
Professional degree graduate students undergo 33 months of clinical rotation in 8 departments.
The university has 5 national key disciplines and 15 provincial/ministerial key disciplines, with 150 doctoral supervisors and 300 master’s supervisors in the faculty.
International Student Programs
The university offers an all-English taught MBBS program, enrolling 100 students annually, with a curriculum that follows WHO standards.
Chinese-taught programs require HSK level 5 score of 210, and students must complete 600 class hours of Chinese language training after enrollment.
Short-term advanced study programs last 3-12 months, receiving 200 trainees annually. University-enterprise cooperation programs collaborate with 15 pharmaceutical companies, providing 300 internship positions.
The graduation rate for international students has remained above 95% for five consecutive years, and the passing rate for the national medical licensing examination is 85%.
Funding Options
According to the school’s financial report for 2023, the total amount of various scholarships awarded throughout the year was 28 million yuan, covering 35% of international students.
The university has 15 main types of scholarships, among which the national-level scholarship has an annual amount of 8000 yuan/person, with an award ratio of 1.5%;
The university’s first-class scholarship has an amount of 6000 yuan/person, rewarding 200 excellent students annually.
The university collaborates with 25 medical institutions to establish special scholarships, with an average annual investment of 5 million yuan, forming a comprehensive funding system.
Government Scholarship Programs
The Chinese Government Scholarship provides full funding, covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses, with an annual quota of 120 people.
Applicants need to provide an HSK level 5 certificate with a score of 210 or above, and be under 25 years old. The Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship supports 80 international students annually, with 60% of the quota allocated to medical program students.
The Shenzhen Municipal Government Scholarship amount is 4000 yuan/person, primarily targeting students from developing countries, with a coverage rate of 8%.
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University Special Scholarships
The President’s Scholarship has an annual amount of 10,000 yuan, awarding 15 people annually. Applicants must meet the requirements of having a GPA of no less than 3.5 and receiving a provincial-level competition award simultaneously.
Subject-specific scholarships cover 8 advantageous disciplines, with an individual amount of 4000 yuan. The department recommendation ratio is controlled at 6%.
The Scientific Research and Innovation Scholarship requires applicants to publish papers in core journals, with a cumulative impact factor of no less than 3.0, and an award ratio of 3%. New Student Scholarships are evaluated based on entrance examination scores, with a maximum amount of 15,000 yuan and a coverage rate of 12%.
Social Scholarship Resources
Hospital-established scholarships focus on clinical talent training. The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital Scholarship supports 30 Clinical Medicine students annually, with an amount of 6000 yuan/person.
The Provincial People’s Hospital Scholarship is for Nursing students, focusing on evaluating practical skills during the selection process. Pharmaceutical company scholarships require participation in laboratory research for no less than 6 months.
Medical device company scholarships emphasize internship experience, requiring more than 3 months of hospital internship experience.
Application materials for various social scholarships must include a recommendation letter from the organization, with the excellent recommendation letter index accounting for 25%.
Application Steps
The 2023 enrollment statistics show that 8,562 valid applications were received throughout the year, with 1,280 ultimately admitted, resulting in an overall admission rate of 14.95%.
The online application system opens on January 15th and closes on March 31st annually. The application material completeness rate is 92.3%, and the initial review pass rate is 78.6%.
Applicants need to complete four steps: account registration, information filling, material uploading, and application fee payment, with an average time consumption of 2.5 hours.
The system generates a 14-digit application number within 24 hours of successful submission and sends a confirmation notice via email.
Online Application Process
Applicants register through the university’s official website, needing to fill in 35 required fields and 10 optional fields.
Transcripts must be in PDF format and smaller than 5MB. The personal statement requires 800-1200 words.
Recommendation letters must be sent directly from the recommender’s official email address. 85% of applicants can complete the submission within 3 hours. The system sends a confirmation email containing the application number within 24 hours.
Application Material Checklist
Applicants must prepare the following complete materials:
- Notarized high school diploma and complete transcript for 6 semesters
- Language proficiency proof (HSK Level 5 score 210 or IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80)
- Scan copy of the passport’s personal information page, valid for more than 1 year
- Personal statement (highlighting 3 medical-related practical experiences)
- Two recommendation letters on official letterhead
Review and Admission Process
The Admissions Office completes the initial review within 5 working days, eliminating 18% of applications that do not meet the requirements.
Those who pass the initial review proceed to the expert evaluation, where each application is reviewed independently by 2 experts over a period of 10 working days.
The scoring system includes 6 dimensions (full score 120 points), with those scoring above 90 points entering the interview stage.
The final admission list is publicized before July 30th, with a public notice period of 7 working days.
Campus Experience
According to the 2023 campus facility satisfaction survey, international students’ satisfaction with accommodation conditions reached 92%, and satisfaction with teaching facilities was 94%.
The university has 8 student canteens, with an average daily meal capacity of 32,000 servings, including a Halal canteen that can accommodate 500 people dining simultaneously.
Campus wireless network coverage reached 98%, dormitory area network bandwidth is 1000Mbps. The library has 5000 reading seats, with a seat utilization rate of 96% during exam week.
The total area of sports venues is 120,000 square meters, including a standard sports stadium and an indoor swimming pool.
Accommodation and Living Conditions
Student dormitories come in two types: single rooms and double rooms. Single rooms are 20 square meters in area, equipped with an independent bathroom and air conditioning, with an annual accommodation fee of 9000 yuan.
Double rooms are 30 square meters in area, with an annual fee of 6000 yuan per bed. Each floor has a communal kitchen and laundry room, equipped with 10 washing machines and 3 dryers, with a single wash cycle costing 4 yuan.
Dormitories are managed with a smart access control system, closing at 23:00 at night. Hot water is supplied from 17:00-24:00, with the water temperature stably maintained at 55 degrees Celsius in winter.
Catering Service Features
Student canteens provide three meals a day. Breakfast offers 25 types of main food choices, with an average price of 6 yuan. Lunch and dinner offer over 60 types of dishes, with vegetarian dishes priced between 3-5 yuan, and meat dishes 6-12 yuan.
The international restaurant offers Western food and Halal food, with a single meal price of 18-30 yuan. The dish combination is updated by 30% weekly. The nutrition consultation window receives an average of 80 people daily.
Late-night snack service is provided from 20:30-22:30, with a daily average sales volume of 1500 servings.
Learning Facility Configuration
The library collection holds 3.5 million volumes, 150 electronic resource databases, with an average daily access volume of 8000 times. 40 seminar rooms are equipped with smart devices, available for booking for up to 4 hours/session.
The language learning center provides 60 multimedia devices, open for 105 hours per week. The computer lab is equipped with 300 high-performance computers, with a software update cycle of 3 months.
All learning areas have full wireless network coverage, with a network speed of 200Mbps.
Student Support
According to the 2023 student satisfaction survey, international students’ overall satisfaction with school support services reached 95%.
The university has a 24-hour multilingual service hotline, handling an average of 15,000 inquiries annually, with a problem resolution rate of 98%.
The Academic Guidance Center is staffed with 60 professional mentors, offering 400 appointment slots per week. Students use the service an average of 5 times annually.
The Life Consultant Team consists of 25 full-time personnel, covering 15 languages, handling an average of 10,000 various matters annually.
Academic Support System
The Academic Guidance Center provides personalized tutoring services, open for 90 hours per week, covering 20 subject areas.
Language support programs include 8 levels of Chinese language courses, with 180 class hours per level, and a pass rate of 88%. The Writing Center tutors an average of 6000 papers annually. Students’ writing abilities show significant improvement, with an average score increase of 15%.
Professional course tutoring covers 300 core courses. The group tutoring participation rate is 75%, and the individual tutoring satisfaction rate is 97%.
Life Service Guarantee
Life consultants provide comprehensive guidance services:
- Accommodation arrangement handles an average of 3000 cases annually, with a satisfaction rate of 96%
- Campus hospitals are staffed with 10 bilingual doctors, receiving an average of 4000 patient visits annually
- Legal consulting cooperates with 5 law firms, handling an average of 600 cases annually
- Cultural exchange activities organize 8 events monthly, with a participation rate of 85%
- The 24-hour emergency response team handles an average of 150 emergency incidents annually, with a response time within 20 minutes
Psychological Health Services
The Psychological Counseling Center is staffed with 20 professional counselors, providing services in 8 languages. Average annual individual counseling is 5000 person-times, and group counseling is 300 sessions.
The psychological crisis intervention response time is within 25 minutes, with a crisis resolution success rate of 100%. Mental health lectures average 80 annually, with 10,000 student participants.
The online psychological assessment system is used 15,000 times annually, with a screening accuracy rate of 96%.