Kunming Medical University is located in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, and was founded in 1933. It became a doctoral degree-awarding institution in 1998. The university currently has three campuses: Chenggong (main campus), Renmin West Road, and Pingzheng, covering an area of 1,487 acres.
Rename History:
- In 1933, Donglu University grew into the Kunming Medical University (KMU) of today.
- In 1937, the School of Medicine of Yunnan University, formerly known as Donglu University, was established.
- In 1956, it was known as Kunming Medical College.
- In 1993, Kunming Medical College was listed among the six key higher education institutions in the province.
International Accreditation:
Kunming Medical University is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), WDOMS, ECFMG, WFME, and WCAME. It is approved by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC), Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BM&DC), NMC (India), and the Medical Council of Thailand.
Medical graduates from Kunming Medical University are eligible to apply to the following medical councils to practice medicine globally:
- USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
- PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board, UK)
- UKMLA (United Kingdom Medical Licensing Assessment)
- GMC (General Medical Council, UK)
- AMC (Australian Medical Council)
- HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa)
- SMLE (Saudi Medical Licensure Examination)
- DHA (Dubai Health Authority)
- NLE/NRE Exam by PM&DC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council).
MOE-Listed University:
In 2011, Kunming Medical University was listed in the Ministry of Education (MOE China) and became one of 45 universities that are allowed to enroll international students in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in English, consisting of six years of medical education, including five years of medicine studies and a sixth year of clinical internship.
Clinical Medicine/MBBS Programs:
Kunming Medical University offers a six-year Clinical Medicine (MBBS) degree in English, with five years of medical education followed by a sixth year of clinical internship. Kunming Medical University is offering two types of Clinical Medicine programs.
- MBBS, English Medium
- Clinical Medicine, Chinese Medium
Clinical Medicine/MBBS Cost:
The annual Cost of the English-medium MBBS program at Kunming Medical University is 40,000 RMB ($5,600), which covers both tuition and accommodation charges (two students share a room). The tuition and accommodation fees for the Clinical Medicine (Chinese-taught) program are 29,000 RMB/year ($4050), with two students sharing a room.
| Description | Fee Per year |
|---|---|
| MBBS (English taught) | 40,000 RMB ($5600) |
| Clinical Medicine (Chinese taught) | 29,000 RMB ($4050) |
The MBBS fees for Pakistani students at Kunming Medical University are 1.6 million PKR, including both tuition and accommodation costs for two students sharing a room. This pricing does not include meals or travel expenditures. The average meal expense at Kunming Medical University is 1200 to 1500 RMB per month ($200).
Schools:
The school has 18 colleges (departments) and 32 undergraduate majors. Clinical medicine, pharmacology and toxicology, neuroscience and behavior, biology and biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics—the 5 disciplines are among the top 1% in the ESI global ranking.
Faculty and Students:
The Kunming Medical University has a total of 6,750 staff and faculty, with more than 1,450 of them being professors and associate professors. There are 21,839 full-time students, including 15,543 undergraduates, 5,247 postgraduates, 624 doctoral students, and 425 international students; there are 25,728 adult undergraduate and junior college students.
International Students:
Kunming Medical University began to enroll international students in 1998, became eligible to enroll international students in 2004, and enrolled the first batch of MBBS (English-taught) Students in 2011.
Presently, approximately 400 international students from various countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Botswana, Liberia, Ghana, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Thailand, are enrolled in Medicine (MBBS) and other programs conducted in English for foreign students.
Scholarships at Kunming Medical University:
Kunming Medical University provides comprehensive Scholarships for Foreign students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees. Kunming Medical University provides outstanding Bachelor’s degree students in Medicine (MBBS) with performance-based scholarships ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 RMB annually.
The following are the categories of scholarships accessible to foreign students.
- Kunming Medical University Presidential Scholarship
- Chinese government scholarship (CGS)
- Yunnan government scholarship (YGS)
- Vietnam Dien Bien Phu scholarship (VDBPS)
- Lao’s Ministry of Health scholarship
Affiliated Hospitals:
The Kunming Medical University has established a complete practical teaching network consisting of 4 directly affiliated hospitals, 11 non-directly affiliated hospitals, 19 teaching hospitals, 47 internship hospitals, 20 community practical teaching bases, and 76 relevant professional teachings required to completely satisfy the practical teaching requirements of national and international students.
The first and second affiliated hospitals are “Grade 3 Class A” general hospitals, the third affiliated hospital is the highest-level “Grade 3 Class A” tumor hospital in Yunnan Province, and the affiliated stomatological hospital is the highest-level stomatological hospital in Yunnan Province.
Library:
Kunming Medical University, with a collection of nearly 1,413,500 paper books and 9 digital databases with medical literature in English, has its university library designated as a part of Yunnan’s Central Sharing Library Network of National Literature.
Admission Requirements:
International students must adhere to the following entry requirements to get a medical degree (MBBS/Clinical Medicine) at Kunming Medical University.
- There is no entrance examination to apply to Kunming Medical University.
- The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen between the ages of 18 and 25.
- The applicant’s passport must be valid for at least one year.
- Applicant must have a minimum of 70% of Score/Marks in Senior High School/HSSC/WAEC or A-Levels.
- Students from non-English-speaking countries must provide an English proficiency certificate, IELTS, or TOEFL.
- The School will conduct the online interview or will ask for an introductory video (3-5 minutes).
- The documents provided should be in English or Chinese.
Kunming Medical University, MBBS (English Taught) Fee Structure 2025-2026:
Total Seats = 50
Degree Awarding = Clinical Medicine (MBBS)
Degree Duration = 06 years (05 years MBBS + 1 year internship)
The following are the fee details for international students pursuing an MBBS (English-taught) degree at Kunming Medical University.
| Fee Description | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 1000 RMB ($140) |
| Registration Fee | 500 RMB ($70) |
| MBBS (English) Fee | 35,000 RMB/year ($4860) |
| Hostel Fee | 5000 RMB/year ($700) |
| Visa Extension fee | 800 RMB/year ($110) |
| Physical Examination fee | 500 RMB/year ($70) |
| Health Insurance Fee | 800 RMB/year ($110) |
Special Notes:
- Students will pay the Fee on Arrival in Chinese Yuan (RMB).
- The above Fee Package does not include management and admission service charges.
- Food Expenses, Air tickets, and Electricity Charges are not included in the fee package.
- Pakistani Students will follow the rules and Regulations of PM&DC and Kunming Medical University.
How to apply to Kunming Medical University?
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 Guangxi 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
- The bank/financial statement should have a minimum balance of $5000.
- Translation of Documents (if needed)
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