Guangzhou Medical University (GMU), formerly known as Guangzhou Medical College, was founded in 1958, is a medical institution that offers a full range of programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Guangzhou Medical University has two main campuses. The Yuexiu campus is located in the downtown center of Guangzhou City. Still, the 2nd campus, a medical campus, is far from Guangzhou City, and it takes about 2 hours to get there by Metro Bus.

Global Accreditations:

Guangzhou Medical University is recognized by the WHO (World Health Organization), WDOMS, WFME, and ECFMG. It is one of the MOE Listed Universities in China, allowed by the Ministry of Education of China to teach the Medicine Program (MBBS) in English Medium.

Foreign graduates who receive a medical degree (MBBS) from Guangzhou Medical University are eligible to apply for the Medical licensing examinations of USMLE, UKMLA/PLAB, and GMC, AMC, SMLE, and DHA to practice medicine worldwide.

MOE-Listed University:

In 2010, the Ministry of Education (MOE) of China listed Guangzhou Medical University (GMU) as one of 45 medical institutions that recruit international students for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programs in the English language.

The clinical medicine discipline of GMU is ranked in the top 1% in the world for ESI rankings (Essential Science Indicators).

Faculty and Students:

Guangzhou Medical University has 23,300 students studying full-time, including 10,000 undergraduates, 1,300 graduate students, and 12,000 continuing education students. Approximately 1,500 undergraduates and 550 postgraduates (master’s and doctoral) enroll from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau each year.

International Students:

International students are mainly from Bangladesh and India, and a few are from Pakistan and African countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Zambia, and Lesotho. Currently, around 280 International students are studying in the Clinical Medicine (MBBS) Program.

Clinical Medicine (MBBS) Cost:

Guangzhou Medical University started the Clinical Medicine (MBBS) Program for international students in 2010. The Tuition cost of a Clinical Medicine (MBBS) is 30,000 RMB/year ($4200) per year, and accommodation costs are 6000 RMB ($850) for the Panyu campus. If we calculate the total annual cost of tuition and accommodation, it comes to 36,000 RMB ($5,100).

The monthly average expenditure on food ranges from 1200 RMB to 1500 RMB, which is rather high compared to other medical schools in China.

The MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Program fee for Pakistani Students is approximately 15 Lakh PKR per year. This cost excludes food expenses, laundry, books, Internet Bills, electricity, water, and traveling expenses.

Affiliated Hospitals:

Guangzhou Medical University has 7 directly affiliated hospitals and 10 non-directly affiliated hospitals, specializing in respiratory diseases, neuropathy, cardiovascular diseases, gynecology and obstetrics, cancer, dental care, rehabilitation, minimally invasive surgery, primary care, and more.

MBBS Degree:

Guangzhou Medical University offers a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. The Clinical Medicine Program (English taught) lasts six years, consisting of a five-year medicine study and the last year (6th) of an internship in the affiliated hospital of Guangzhou Medical University.

MBBS Curriculum:

Here is described the curriculum of the Medicine Program (MBBS) followed by the Guangzhou Medical University for international students.

  • Chinese culture courses: General Introduction to China, Chinese Language, etc.
  • Biomedical courses: Systematic Anatomy, Regional Anatomy, Cell Biology, Histology & Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Medical Genetics, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Human Parasitology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, etc.
    Behavioral science, humanities & social sciences, and medical ethics courses: Medical Psychology, Medical Ethics, etc.
  • Prevention medicine courses include Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Community Medicine, etc.
  • Clinical medicine courses: Diagnostics, Radiodiagnosis, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthetics, Oncology, Stomatology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Contagious Disease/Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Venereology, Otolaryngology, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, etc.

Admission Requirements:

Guangzhou Medical University does not require an entrance examination, and foreign students worldwide are eligible for the Medicine (MBBS) Program if they satisfy the following specified admission requirements.

  • The Applicant’s passport must be valid for a minimum of one year.
  • Students must have a minimum of 70% grades in Senior High School/WAEC/A-Levels/HSSC.
  • Students between 18 and 25 are eligible to apply for the Bachelor’s of Medicine (MBBS) at Guangzhou Medical University.
  • Students must be healthy and fluent in the English language.
  • Documents should be translated into English or Chinese.
  • Students from non-English-speaking countries will provide an English proficiency letter or IELTS/TOEFL.

Application Deadline:

The deadline to apply for the Medicine Program (MBBS) at Guangzhou Medical University is the 30th of October every year. Acceptance will be prioritized for applicants who submit their applications in advance.

Guangzhou Medical University MBBS Fee for International Students 2026:

Degree Awarding = Clinical Medicine (MBBS)
Teaching Medium = English
Degree Duration = Six years (5 years MBBS + 1 year Internship)

Guangzhou Medical University Fee Description Fee Per year
Application Fee (One-time) 1000 RMB ($140)
Registration Fee 500 RMB/year ($70)
Tuition Fee 30,000 RMB/year ($4300)
Hostel Fee 6000 RMB/year ($900)
Visa Extension 800 RMB/year ($112)
Medical Checkup 500 RMB/year ($70)
Health Insurance Fee 800 RMB/year ($112)

Special Notes:

  1. Students will pay the Fee on Arrival in Chinese Yuan (RMB).
  2. Management and Admission Service charges are not included in the above Fee Package.
  3. Food Expenses, Air tickets, and Electricity Charges are not included in the fee package.
  4. Pakistani Students will follow the rules and Regulations of PM&DC and Guangzhou Medical University.

How to Apply?

International students can start the admission process by Applying Online or by contacting our admissions experts (Call/WhatsApp) at +93-334-5558561 or +92-333-5559873. Here is the checklist of documents required to apply for the MBBS/BDS at Guangzhou Medical University.

  • Application Form (We will provide)
  • Senior High School Diploma/HSSC/A-Levels/WAEC
  • Passport First page
  • Physical Examination on the Chinese Physical Form
  • Police Character Certificate
  • Digital photo with a white background
  • Bank/Financial Statement (For Embassy Process)
  • Translation of Documents (if needed)
  • HSK-4 Certificate (if needed)

For Admissions, Contact us:

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Address: Office No. 604, Garden Heights, Opposite Mughal-e-Azam Fort, New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan.

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