Wenzhou Medical University

Wenzhou Medical University

Wenzhou Medical University (温州医科大学) is a public university located in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is recognized as a key university in Zhejiang Province and is known for its strong focus on medicine, pharmacy, and other related health sciences.

Key Facts and Data

• Establishment: The university was founded in 1958 as a branch of Zhejiang Medical College in Hangzhou. It became an independent institution in 1962 and was granted university status in 2013.
• Student Population: As of the 2023-2024 academic year, the university has a total enrollment of approximately 17,500 students, including undergraduates, master’s students, and doctoral students. This also includes over 1,600 international students from more than 80 countries.
• Faculty: The university has a total of 1,727 full-time teachers and a number of part-time and affiliated staff.
• Campus: The university operates across three main campuses: Chashan, Xueyuanlu, and Binjiang. The total campus area covers more than 1,000 acres.
• Affiliated Hospitals: Wenzhou Medical University has 7 affiliated hospitals and a number of teaching hospitals, with a total of 10,000 beds. The university’s First Affiliated Hospital is the largest hospital in Zhejiang Province and one of the largest in China.
• Rankings: Wenzhou Medical University is consistently ranked among the top medical universities in China. In the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Global Universities Rankings, the university was ranked 493rd globally and 29th in mainland China.
• Research and Development: The university has a strong research focus, with significant funding for various projects. It has 4 national key disciplines and numerous provincial-level key disciplines and research centers.