The present invention relates to crosslinked dextran magnetic composite microparticles and a preparation process and a using method thereof. The composite microparticles comprise magnetic nanoparticles and dextran with crosslinked structure, wherein the magnetic nanoparticles are dispersed in the dextran with crosslinked structure. The process for preparing the composite microparticles comprises: preparing a dextran solution; synthesizing dextran magnetic composite microparticles; and synthesizing the crosslinked dextran magnetic composite microparticles. The using method of composite microparticles comprises: preparing crosslinked dextran magnetic composite microparticles loaded with anti-cancer drug; and adding a sustained-releasing solution thereto.