Established in 1951, Southwest Medical University is a  public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Luzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education, Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University (SMU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Southwest Medical University (SMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 