Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China

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Location & Info The Xinjiang Medical University (XMU) is located at the foot of “Carp Hill” in Northeast Urumqi. This comprehensive Medical University integrates teaching research and clinical treatment. The characteristics of a multi-ethnic city with its unique geographic features are complimented by XMU’s strong reputation in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine. XMU, formerly called Xinjiang Medical College, commenced construction in 1954 and was completed in 1956 when its first students were recruited. The construction of the medical college was one of the 156 key construction projects carried out by Soviet aid. After 50 years of development, XMU has achieved substantial achievements in the fields of health education, clinical treatment and research. Presently, XMU has 18 colleges, 5 affiliated (teaching) hospitals with 2 sections and 5 departments, 3 post-doctorate stations, 4 doctorate stations, 48 masters’ degree stations of secondary subjects, 5 autonomous region special subjects, 1 provincial level joint Laboratory, 2 autonomous region key laboratories, 8 autonomous region level research institutes and research offices. XMU is accredited to give Medical Doctor (MD) degrees. XMU’s staff, teachers, and doctors have strong abilities and experience in teaching, curing and researching. The teaching faculty is comprised of 1500 people (with over 1000 of them being at least associate professor status). There are more than 400 supervisors for the doctorate students and the master’s students. Among these supervisors, most of the teachers have continued their studies in Europe and America, and have an increased ability to teach professional subjects to international students in English. The five affiliated hospitals and other non-affiliated hospitals have more than a 10,000-bed capacity among them. The first affiliated hospital, with 50 years history already, has the main responsibility for teaching clinical subjects, providing an internship base for PhD’s, post-graduates and the 7-year training program, as well as overseeing all of international students. The hospital owns numerous advanced equipment: such as VARIAN 2300C/D, Philip MX8000 CT with spiral layer, the 23EX accelerator, AC500 from Philips, Island 500 MAX line machine, ECT 1.5 Ts Siemens resonance instrument. It is also proficient in advanced medical treatment techniques such as liver transplant, in-vitro fertilization, lung and heart transplant, kidney transplant, coronary artery bypass grafting, bone marrow transplant, PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) and other difficult operations. There are 2,000 beds, 725 000 annual out-patient visitors, 42 000 hospitalized patients annually and 19, 655 annual operations in this hospital. The medical administrative departments in Pakistan pay careful attention to the educational process and graduation of our Pakistani students. The formal and present chairman of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has complimented our medical education, especially for overseas students, for also they have praised us its overall level of scientific research and medical skill level . XMU has obtained full support from the PM&DC.Xinjiang Medical University is a university with a long history, interesting culture, and a full-bodied academic atmosphere . The Soviet-styled buildings at Xinjiang Medical University are one of the State Protected Monuments in Urumqi. We are strengthening our infrastructure by improving our facilities, as well as our teaching quality. Xinjiang Medical University’s setting is just like a botanical garden and it boasts an elegant environment.

Weather - Although forbidding in winter, Urumqi's climate is pleasant during the summer, with warm days and cool evenings. An extensive series of tree belts planted around the capital has helped to reduce wind, dust, and cold. Urumqi is surrounded by Tianshan Mountain in east, south and west sides. The area is higher in southeast part, and lower in northwest. It borders the southern edge of Junggar Basin in the north with an average elevation of 800 meters above sea level. Urumqi has an arid continental climate with short Spring and Autumn, and comparatively long Summer and Winter. The temperatures vary greatly in one day. The annual average rainfall is about 194 mm. The hottest months are July and August with an average temperature of 25.7 degree Celsius, the coldest January is about -15.2 degree Celsius.

Contact(s) for Admission
Training department, International Education Colege, Xinkaing Medical University, 8 Xinyi Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang, PR-China. Postal Code: 830054. Tel: 0086-991-4365721. Fax: 0086-991-4361881. E. mail: iec.xjmu@yahoo.com.cn. Web site: www.xjmu.edu.cn

Admission Send your application form for enrollment, together with the related documents to XMU’s International Education College (IEC) Training Department. XMU admission office will send the qualified applicant an admission notification along with a JW-202 form. Applicants then have to apply for an entry visa with the JW-202 form at the Chinese Embassy of the Consulate at your home country. Undergraduate students application period is September 5^th to 25^th, every year. XMY requires application form for enrollment, eight passport sized photographs, physical examination record for foreigners, copy of a valid passport, official academic transcripts and non-criminal record.

Tuition Fee
Tuition fee 22,000 RMB (Chinese currency),

Hostel: Single room - US$1000/year, Double room – US$600/year The university provides facilities for student’s recreation to be enjoyed during their free time. bathroom, telephone, TV set, air conditioner, central heating, desk, chair, wardrobe, bed and bedclothes, Internet access-in socket.

Foreign Students; Program: Started in 2000-01. Currently 400-500 Only Pakistani boys and girls are studying in XMU. Course is English Medium.

Whether Listed in Government approved 30 Univerities' list

Xinjiang Medical University is included in 30 listed govt approved universites.

Travel to Urumqi- The students who will be selected and thus have taken admission will have to prepare the following documents before applying for a visa in the Chinese embassy; Police verification certificate from the Chief of Police of his/her area. 3 colored recent passport size photographs. Blood tests for HIV, HBV and HCV from any authentic laboratory. Medical certificate of fitness from any government hospital. Valid passport After they are approved admission by the University, the students will be sent a JW-202 forms (an invitation by the University to get a visa in the Chinese Embassy) within one month. They will also be sent an official acceptance letter by the University. They have to take these 2 along with the above mentioned documents with them when they are visiting Chinese embassy for application of the visa. They will be provided with the visa within 3-5 days of time from the Embassy. After the visa is stamped, they must take one way ticket from Isb to Urumqi. After landing on Urumqi airport, the University bus will be waiting to pick them up.

Food in the city - As far food is concerned, this city has a lot to offer. Muslim food is also available in plenty over here. Even the "nan" (bread) can be found with great ease. Meat is sold separately for Muslims and non-Muslims. Even you have a choice to buy live animal and make it slaughter. A lot of animals are available in the market. To name a few, lamb, cow, chicken, rabbit etc. Vegetables and fruits are presented at very cheap rates and superb quality. All seasonal vegetables and fruits can be found here or should we say, even more. These can be found easily in local green grocery markets or from hawkers. Foreign students had developed liaison with a cafe in the campus. The lady over here prepares a menu according to the students’ wishes and serves them the whole month with very nominal charges. To have an idea of charges for eating in this cafe 2 times a day, one can well imagine that it is worth nearly half the amount eating out. It is not said here that if you eat out, it will be expensive. This city is full of small restaurants and cafes. Any time you can go out and have anything you want from "Seekh tikka", "Chapain", fried fish to all sort of Chinese dishes. And you will not believe it that eating out is not as expensive as we think, although the choice of restaurants does matter.

Shopping in the city As the economic center, Urumqi plays a leading role in the autonomous region. During recent years, big shopping centers, department stores and supermarkets have started springing up all over the city. These large stores bring great convenience to the public as well as speed up the economic growth of the city. To experience the life of the minority region, The International Grand Bazaar in Er Dao Qiao is an essential place to visit. It is a magnificent commercial architectural complex embodied with a strong flavor of Islam. It consists of a Banquet Hall, Gourmet Square, Sightseeing Tower, Open-air Stage and Islam Mosque, and encompasses a total space of 100,000 square meters. The Bazaar furnishes different kinds of goods made in Xinjiang as well as other neighboring countries, and offers all the ethnic food and souvenirs you would anticipate. Sometimes pleasant negotiation with venders is required. Like any other big city in China, the downtown streets in Urumqi are lined with multi-story buildings including department stores and shopping malls. The following information is for your reference: Century Ginwa Shopping Center Address: No.35 Youhao Bei Lu, Urumqi, Parkson Shopping Center Address: No.30 Youhao Nan Lu, Urumqi, Tianshan Department Building Address: No.70 Heping Bei Lu, Urumqi, Friendly Emporium Address: No. 14, Youhao Bei Lu, Urumqi, Urumqi Shopping Center Address: No. 21, Beijing Nan Lu, Urumqi, Carrefour Supermarket Nanhu Branch: No.137 Nanhu Nan Lu, Urumqi, International Bazaar Branch: No.8 Jiefang Nan Lu, Urumqi.