About Southwest Medical University (Formerly Luzhou Medical College)
Southwest Medical University (Formerly Luzhou Medical College) is a Public university located in Luzhou, Sichuan (China). It was established in 1951. The institution offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme in English with a stated duration of 6 Years. Its campus format is listed as Integrated Eco-Campus. The reported intake months are September.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Compliant (Fulfills the continuous 54+12 months single-campus layout requested by NMC)
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusCompliant (Fulfills the continuous 54+12 months single-campus layout requested by NMC)
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$4,200
Total Course Fees$25,200
Hostel Fees / Year$650
Living Cost / Month$180
Other Charges$500
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredUniversity Admission Interview & Transcript Audit
Minimum Marks Required60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years (By December 31 of admission year)
Application DeadlineJune
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (For Indian National Applicants)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: University Admission Interview & Transcript Audit
- Minimum Marks Required: 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (By December 31 of admission year)
- Degree Offered: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Intake Month: September
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats200
Student–Faculty Ratio~8:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity4,500+ Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 3
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 4,500+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (National Medical Licensing Examination - NMLE) or full local practice status
- Internship Valid in India: Yes
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYes
Internship Valid in IndiaYes
Graduate Success Rate91%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: No
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Systematic HSK Level 1–4 tracking)