Weifang boasts a great number of outstanding institutions of higher learning. At present, there are 1652 institutions of higher learning and research institutes along with 300,000 technicians and experts in various fields. Since 1991, the city has made more than 3000 pieces of major scientific and research achievements. There are many renowned universities and colleges in Weifang, among them Weifang Medical University is the best one.
With a hundred years of history, Weifang Medical University (WFMU) is a state-owned medical university. It is authorized to grant bachelor and master degrees and recruit overseas students. It is worth mentioning that WFMU is authorized by the WHO as one of the universities that own top MBBS programme. WFMU provides South Asian teachers especially from Pakistan, India and Nepal with MBBS and BDS program so as to provide high quality education, advanced teaching equipments, co-operative administration and innovative teaching methodology. Besides, the university also offers a number of other disciplines, including health management, general sciences, law and literature and so on. International students are encouraged to apply to the university. Having finished the MBBS in WFMU, overseas students can make their way to other countries or go back to their own countries for house job and practise as a doctor.
With the tendency of rejuvenating China through education, the local government has carried out various policies to promote the education in Weifang. So far, Weifang Medical University has successfully attracted lots of international students who want to further their education here. Those students not only come from neighboring countries like India, Nepal and Pakistan, but also come from Africa, North America, South America and other part of the world. Study in China is also a part of that programme.Students who cannot manage to gain admisssion to a Medical University in their own countries can try for MBBS in China to pursue a career in medicine.
