Southern Medical University

Southern Medical University (SMU) is a prestigious, government-sponsored medical university in Guangzhou, China, founded in 1951 as the First Military Medical University, evolving into a key national university known for strong programs in Clinical Medicine, with numerous disciplines ranked globally and offering extensive education from undergraduate to doctoral levels, attracting many international students for its high-quality English-medium programs like MBBS.

International applicants can pursue undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and foundation study. Undergraduate study includes Medical Imaging and Clinical Pharmacy. At master’s level, options include Internal Medicine (Digestive System Disease), Surgery (Cardio -Thoracic Surgery), and Pathogenic Biology. Doctoral study is represented by Traditional Chinese Pharmacy and Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy. Teaching languages include Chinese and English, depending on the program. Preparatory or language study provides an entry route distinct from a full degree.