It is crucial to be aware of the difference between MOE-Listed and Non-Listed universities before you apply for MBBS in China. Usually, no admission consultant or agent explains this difference clearly to the students. Therefore, students who aspire to pursue a medical degree in China should specifically inquire with their consultant or verify the information regarding MOE-listed and non-MOE-listed universities.
The Main Difference:
Non-MOE Listed Universities have low-cost tuition fees as compared to MOE Listed Universities. However, it is a fact that students must pass the HSK-4 (Chinese Language Test Level 4) by the end of the first academic year to continue in the Medicine Program, and they additionally have to complete the HSK-5 before getting the Clinical Medicine degree.
⚠️ Risk Involved:
Students remain at risk if law enforcement actions are taken by the Ministry of Education, China. This is because the Chinese Ministry of Education has clearly instructed Non-MOE Listed Universities to teach Clinical Medicine in Chinese.
MOE-Listed Universities:
- MOE-listed universities are directly under the central and provincial governments of China.
- HSK-3 and HSK-4 are not necessary to pass in the first year. This exemption is because the Ministry of Education (MOE) in China has already permitted teaching MBBS in English.
- The Degree awarded by MOE-listed universities will be Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
- Only 43 MOE-listed universities can write “Clinical Medicine (MBBS in English)” on admission letters.
- MOE Listed Universities are comprehensive and historic Chinese universities; almost all of them fall within the Chinese project of 211 or 985, have excellent rankings, and are well-known both domestically and abroad.
- The MOE-listed universities offer Medicine Subjects in their first academic year.
- The credit hours at MOE-listed universities are much higher compared to those at non-MOE-listed universities.
- The Passing Ratio of students who graduated from MOE-listed universities has a greater percentage of passing the Foreign Medical licensing exam, i.e., USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), NRE (Pakistan), NMC (India), BM&DC (Bangladesh), SLMC (Sri Lanka), DHA (Dubai), SMLE (Saudi Arabia), HPSCA (South Africa), and many others.
⚠️ Beware Please:
Be cautious if an admission letter from an MOE-listed university specifies that Clinical Medicine in a Chinese Medium or HSK-3/4 must be passed in the first year. Your enrollment in the Clinical Medicine (Chinese Medium) Program is likely to be Non-MOE Listed.
Non-MOE Listed Universities:
- Non-MOE Listed Universities are under the Provincial government of China.
- Non-Listed universities cannot write “English Medium” on their admission letters. These universities are restricted by the Ministry of Education of China to use only Chinese as the medium of instruction.
- It is mandatory to pass HSK-3 or HSK-4 before pursuing Clinical Medicine.
- The degree duration for Non-MOE Listed Universities is 06 years (1+4+1), which includes 1 year of Chinese Language after passing HSK-3 or HSK-4, followed by 4 years of Clinical Medicine and then 1 year of internship.
- Failure to pass HSK-3 or HSK-4 in the first year results in wasting a year and the fee.
- The criteria for Non-Listed MOE Universities are to pass HSK-5 before graduation to get the Medical Degree. Failure to pass HSK-5 will postpone the student’s graduation.
- Non-listed Universities offer their programs in Bilingual/Chinese Medium (Chinese + English).
What does EAZILINE suggest?
EAZILINE International (Since 2011) is a prestigious admission service in China that facilitates the enrollment of international students from over 40 countries. EAZILINE is the pioneer in advertising MOE-Listed universities, first with Shihezi University in 2011, and subsequently signing several MOE-listed universities in China, including Ningxia Medical University (signed in 2021).
We highly advise international students to secure their future at MOE-listed institutions based on the following facts.
- MOE-listed universities are risk-free because their legal medium of instruction is ENGLISH.
- MOE-listed universities are operated in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of MOE China; policy changes by MOE China will not affect the careers.
- Most MOE-listed universities are double first-class universities, providing the latest equipment, research facilities, and medical practice facilities.
- Students graduating from MOE-listed universities have the highest passing rates on USMLE, PLAB, AMC, NRE, NMC, BM&DC, SLMC, DHA, HPCSA, and many others.
For Admissions in China’s MOE-listed universities, contact:
EAZILINE International | Official Admission Representative
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