Harbin Medical University

Harbin, China World Rank #572

Overview

English Name: Harbin Medical University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
World Rank: #572
Rank in China: #113
Inside Harbin Medical University

Founded 1926 by the merger of the Harbin Vocational Medical College (whose founder was the famous Malayan-born Chinese doctor Wu Delian) and the China Medical University in Xingshan (its predecessor being China Red Army Health School founded in Ruijin, Jiangxi, in 1931).

Acquired present status and title 1949. Main administrative body: Heilongjiang Province

Location & Contact

Looking to reach Harbin Medical University? Address, contact details, and online links below. For finance and tuition payment queries, the bursar or finance office is typically a separate contact point.

Address: 157 Baojian Road Nangang District
Postal Code: 150081

Academic Details

Harbin Medical University's scale, faculty balance, and academic recognition. Staff-with-doctorate share often signals research culture more reliably than headline research output figures.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Total Students: 14,000

Degrees

Also postdoctoral programs

Bachelor's 5 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Education
  • Management
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
Master's 32 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Anaesthesiology
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cell Biology
  • Dermatology
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neurosciences
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Occupational Health
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Pathology
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Radiology
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
  • Stomatology
  • Surgery
  • Venereology
Doctoral 32 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Anaesthesiology
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cell Biology
  • Dermatology
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics
  • Gerontology
  • Immunology
  • Medicine
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Occupational Health
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Radiology
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
  • Stomatology
  • Surgery
  • Traditional Eastern Medicine
  • Venereology

Faculties & Divisions

The structure of Harbin Medical University's faculties, with subjects each houses. Subject-area research clusters often cross faculty boundaries — check the institution's research strategy for active clusters.

Bioinformatics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biomedical Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Worker

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Sport (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Sports
Basic Medicine (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Hispanic American Studies
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Health Management (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Health Administration

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Nursing (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Nursing

Common Career Paths

  • Registered Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse
  • Public Health Nurse

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Pharmacy (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Pharmacy

Common Career Paths

  • Pharmacist
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Public Health (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Public Health

Common Career Paths

  • Public Health Officer
  • Epidemiologist
  • Health Policy Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Stomatology (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Stomatology

Programs Offered

Below are Harbin Medical University's active programmes grouped by degree level, with search. Use the filter to narrow by keyword and the level groupings to compare options at the same qualification tier.

Bachelor's Degree

11 programmes

Harbin Medical University lists 11 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.

Nursing 护理 Nursing
Pharmacy 药学 Pharmacy
Preventive Medicine 预防医学 Medicine
Public Affairs Management 公共事务管理 Business & Management
Anesthesiology 麻醉学 Operating Room & Surgical Technology
Basic Medical Sciences 基础医学 Medicine
Biotechnology 生物技术 Biotechnology
Clinical Medicine 临床医学 Medicine
Dentistry 牙医学 Dentistry
Medical Imaging 医学影像 Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Medical Law 医学法学 Law

How to apply to Harbin Medical University

The standard application path for Harbin Medical University, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Harbin Medical University

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Harbin Medical University runs 11 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Before applying to Harbin Medical University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for China.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Harbin Medical University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.hrbmu.edu.cn). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harbin Medical University

Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Harbin Medical University, drawn directly from institutional records.

Where can I find Harbin Medical University?

The institution is located in Harbin, China.

Is Harbin Medical University a public or private institution?

Harbin Medical University operates as a public institution.

How many students does Harbin Medical University have?

The institution has a student body of 14,000.

How is Harbin Medical University ranked?

It ranks #572 globally and #113 in China.

What degrees does Harbin Medical University offer?

Harbin Medical University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Is Harbin Medical University accredited?

Yes, Harbin Medical University is recognised by Ministry of Education.

What is Harbin Medical University's official website?

You can find Harbin Medical University online at www.hrbmu.edu.cn.

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