Dalian Medical University

What Dalian Medical University does

Dalian Medical University (DMU), founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China, is a public medical university under the joint jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Liaoning Provincial Government. It operates as a comprehensive medical institution delivering education across 21 undergraduate majors and 61 master's, 37 doctoral, and 4 postdoctoral programs in Medicine, Science, Engineering, Management, Law, and Arts, alongside clinical services through three affiliated hospitals (First, Second, and Third) with a combined capacity exceeding 7,700 beds and over 3.66 million annual outpatient visits. The university serves a diversified student body of approximately 1,260 international degree students from 100+ countries and a large domestic undergraduate and graduate cohort, with English-taught MBBS and BDS programs recognized by WHO and medical authorities in 45 countries.

DMU's underlying technology and research platform centers on the State Base for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation of Stem Cell Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, the Advanced Institute for Medical Sciences (AIMS) focused on translational medicine, and digital hospital integration (HIS/LIS/PACS/PASS) at the Second Affiliated Hospital. Clinical training is supported by 30 National Clinical Key Specialties and advanced equipment including PET-CT, linear accelerators, and telemedicine infrastructure at the Third Affiliated Hospital. Research output includes 83 National Natural Science Foundation projects in 2016, Pharmacology and Toxicology ranked in the global ESI top 1%, and ten granted patents spanning gene/protein engineering, microfluidic chips, and pharmaceutical formulations.

DMU's business model combines tuition and fees from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs (including elevated international tuition and Chinese Government Scholarship subsidization) with clinical revenue from three affiliated hospitals, supplemented by government research grants (NSFC, provincial funds) and Qizhen Program talent-investment funding. International student recruitment is executed through direct online applications, scholarship programs, and articulation agreements with 100+ partner universities in 39 countries; faculty recruitment leverages tiered compensation packages up to RMB 10-15M in research startup funding. The institution reinvests revenue into hospital expansion (Third Affiliated Hospital phased build to 2,000 beds), international research centers (Sino-US Neurology with Johns Hopkins; Sino-Germany Cancer Center; Sino-Canada Dermatology), and talent acquisition under the Belt and Road Initiative framework.

Name

Dalian Medical University

Legal name

Dalian Medical University

Website

https://english.dmu.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dalian Medical University is a public Chinese medical university founded in 1947 that delivers medical education from undergraduate to doctoral levels and operates three affiliated hospitals with 7,700+ beds serving domestic and international (100+ countries) student and patient populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Medical Education and Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Medical Laboratories (621511), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Medical education
• English-taught MBBS
• Affiliated hospital services
• International student programs
• Translational medicine research

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalian

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees from degree programs: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs including MBBS (English-taught), BDS, nursing, and clinical pharmacology programs
2. International student education: Tuition from 1,260 international degree students from 100+ countries, including Chinese Government Scholarship students, Sino-Russia Humanity Scholarship, Sino-America Humanity Scholarship recipients
3. Healthcare services: Revenue from three affiliated hospitals (First, Second, Third Affiliated Hospitals) providing clinical services to patients
4. Talent recruitment and research funding: Government research grants, National Natural Science Foundation funding, and Qizhen Program talent recruitment investments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dalian Medical University is a public medical university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral medical education (including English-medium MBBS and BDS programs for international students) and provides clinical healthcare services through three Class-A tertiary affiliated hospitals with a combined 7,700+ beds. The university also conducts translational medical and stem cell research, publishes academic journals, and runs international articulation and joint-degree programs with over 100 partner universities across 39 countries.

Product overview

Dalian Medical University offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and healthcare services. The core educational offerings include MBBS and BDS programs in English for international students, graduate degree programs (Master's and PhD), and joint programs like the MPH with Benedictine University. Healthcare services are delivered through three affiliated hospitals (First, Second, and Third Affiliated Hospitals), which serve as teaching hospitals with advanced digital infrastructure. The university also publishes three academic journals and operates a talent recruitment program (Qizhen Program).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Education College: College responsible for international student education including MBBS programs
• Qizhen Library
• Qizhen Program

Products and services

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) Program in English English-medium medical degree program for international students, accredited by WHO and recognized by medical councils of 45 countries. Designed for international students seeking globally portable medical credentials for licensure in their home countries.
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Program English-medium dental surgery degree program for international students. Provides dental education leading to professional dental practice credentials recognized internationally.
• Master's and PhD Degree Programs Graduate degree programs covering Medicine, Philosophy, Science, Management, Education, and Law disciplines, including 4 postdoctoral stations, 37 doctoral programs, and 61 master's programs for domestic and international students.
• The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University Class-A tertiary hospital integrating healthcare, teaching, and research with 3,000 beds across four campuses (Xinghai Bay, Lvshun Medical Center, Lanwan, and Zuanshiwan), serving 1.5 million outpatients annually with integrated HIS/LIS/PACS/PASS digital systems and a Medical Alliance Network covering South Liaoning.
• The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University National renowned modern comprehensive hospital (founded 1930) with 3,700 authorized beds across four campuses, serving over 2.16 million outpatients and over 90,000 inpatients annually. Holds ISO9001 certification, National Engineering Laboratory designation, and 30 National Clinical Key Specialties.
• The Third Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University Class-A Tertiary general hospital in Jinpu New Area built on an 'intelligent hospital' concept with 2,000 planned beds across two construction phases (132,000 sqm phase 1 + 80,000 sqm phase 2), featuring PET-CT, linear accelerators, and telemedicine capabilities.
• Joint Master of Public Health (MPH) Program with Benedictine University Joint venture MPH program with Benedictine University (USA), commenced in 2012, offering international public health education to graduate students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pharmacology and Toxicology ranked top 1% in global ESI (2016)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Prince of Songkla University, ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Delegation visit for academic exchange and potential collaboration in medical education.
• Tashkent State Medical University, UzbekistancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2024Eight-member delegation visit for medical talent development discussions, collaborative teaching models, and recruitment of international students. Implements BRI health cooperation initiatives.
• University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating in education, research and clinical medicine. Ongoing partnership for medical education exchange programs.
• University of VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture program and academic exchange in medical education. 2015 joint program agreement established.
• Ohio State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4+1+1 Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree Program agreement signed for articulation and student exchange.
• Benedictine UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Master of Public Health (MPH) program since 2012. Multiple visits by university presidents including Michael S. Brophy. First graduation ceremony held 2015.
• University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and research collaboration in medical education and clinical medicine.
• Monash UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation programs and research collaboration in medical education.
• Curtin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation programs and student exchange. Delegation visit in 2017 for academic cooperation.
• Deakin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual recognition agreement; student exchange program with 11 Australian students visiting for 3-week exchange. Multiple exchange visits established.
• Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and research collaboration in medical education.
• Kyung Hee UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and research collaboration in medical education.
• Swedish Medical Center, SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation to set up first epilepsy center in Northeastern China at Second Affiliated Hospital.
• Klinikum Oldenburg Hospital, GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint establishment of Sino-German Cancer Center at Second Affiliated Hospital.
• Johns Hopkins UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation to establish Sino-US Neurology Center with international research collaboration.
• University of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation to establish Sino-Canada Dermatology Center at Second Affiliated Hospital.
• University of CaliforniaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint establishment of Sino-US Joint Precision Medical Center at First Affiliated Hospital. Framework agreement for oncotherapy translational medicine cooperation.
• University of California Los Angeles (Dennis J. Slamon)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSino-US Oncotherapy Translational Medicine International Sci-Tech Cooperation Demonstration Base. Professor Slamon, discoverer of HER2/Herceptin, awarded Huatuo Prize.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Capital Medical University: Beijing-based public medical university with multiple affiliated hospitals (e.g., Xuanwu, Beijing Tiantan) and comprehensive medical degree programs. Stronger national ranking but very similar operating model.
• Nanjing Medical University: Public medical university in Jiangsu with multiple affiliated hospitals and international student programs. Comparable scale and research output.
• Guangzhou Medical University: Public medical university in Guangzhou with affiliated hospitals and growing international student programs. Comparable size and research profile.
• China Medical University: Another major public medical university in Northeast China (Shenyang) with affiliated hospitals, MD-granting programs, and international student recruitment. Closest geographic and structural peer to DMU.
• Tianjin Medical University: Public medical university with affiliated hospitals, MBBS programs for international students, and biomedical research. Similar tier and structure to DMU.
• Shantou University Medical College: Public medical college in Guangdong with English-medium MBBS programs and significant international student enrollment. Comparable international medical education focus.
• Wenzhou Medical University: Public medical university known for ophthalmology and strong international student recruitment. Similar Chinese medical university model with affiliated hospitals.
• Harbin Medical University: Public medical university in Heilongjiang with similar faculty scale, affiliated hospitals, and historical focus on Russian-language medical education. Comparable in size and internationalization profile.
• Chongqing Medical University: Public medical university in western China with affiliated hospitals and international student recruitment. Comparable in scale and operating model.

Regional players

• Jilin University (Bethune Medical School): Comprehensive research university in Northeast China with a major medical school (formerly Bethune Medical University). Overlapping catchment area and similar medical programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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