All About MBBS in Suzhou University
Suzhou University
Suzhou University is a university located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. The university is part of China’s Project 211 and is a key comprehensive university under Jiangsu Province.
Suzhou University was originally founded in 1900 through the merger of three institutions: Po-hsi Academy, Kung-hsiang Academy, and Chung-hsi Academy. After several historical developments and mergers, the university officially adopted the name Suzhou University in 1982. Over the years, Suzhou Medical College and other institutions were merged into the university, strengthening its medical education system.
After 1949, alumni who moved to Taiwan established another Suzhou University in Taipei, which later developed into a full-fledged university.
Clinical Medicine is one of the strongest specialties at Suzhou University and ranks among the top medical disciplines in China. The School of Medicine includes departments such as Pre-clinical Medicine, Pharmacology, Clinical Medicine, Pediatrics, Medical Imaging, and Nursing. Currently, more than 500 international students are enrolled in the MBBS program, with a large number of students from India. The faculty regularly aligns the curriculum with international medical education standards.
The university has several national and provincial key disciplines and numerous scientific research institutions and laboratories. The MBBS program taught in English has been offered since 2004 and was officially approved by the Ministry of Education in 2008.
Suzhou University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Graduates of the MBBS program are eligible to appear for medical licensing examinations in various countries.
Courses
Chinese, Medical Chinese, Survey of China, Advanced Mathematics, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Medical Immunology, Pharmacology, Diagnostics, General Surgery, Radiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, and other medical subjects.
Campus
Suzhou University has six campuses covering approximately 135 hectares, with a built-up area of around 940,000 square meters. The main campus is located on Shizi Street. The university has more than 39,000 students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and adult education students.
The campus is known for its scenic beauty and incorporates elements of traditional classical gardens of Suzhou.
International Collaboration
Suzhou University has established multiple international collaboration programs with foreign universities.
- Joint undergraduate programs with foreign universities offering dual degrees with English-medium instruction.
- Collaboration with universities from South Korea for academic programs and campus facilities.
- Partnership with international law schools for summer academic programs.
