Study Medicine in China for International Students 2026

There is no Entrance Examination in China to get admission into the Program of Clinical Medicine (MBBS). Recently, the Ministry of Education launched the CSCA exam for admission to certain Medical universities. Achieving high scores in the CSCA examination could help international students get admission to highly competitive medical schools, e.g., Ningxia Medical University, Jiangsu University, Ningbo University, Nanjing Medical University, and Zhengzhou University.

International students seeking admission to the Medicine (MBBS) Program in China must ensure that the medical school is listed with WDOMS, ECFMG, WCAME, and is recognized by the medical council of their home country. Additionally, it is necessary to verify the medium of instruction and ensure that foreign students have either completed or are currently enrolled in a medical school.

A foreign student who is 16–30 years old, possesses a valid passport, and has a minimum grade of 60% in Senior High School/WAEC or GCE A-Levels is eligible to register for the Medicine (MBBS) Program in China. African students, mostly from Nigeria or Ghana, under 18, must submit a guardian’s letter (notarized by the Chinese embassy) to get a study visa.

Various medical schools in China accept international students for their English-language medicine (MBBS) programs. Here are the top ten medical universities based on academic achievement, and many international students study and graduate from them.

• Ningxia Medical University
• Shihezi University
• Zhengzhou University
• Nanjing Medical University
• Ningbo University
• Sichuan University
• Wenzhou Medical University
• Yangzhou University
• Harbin Medical University
• Fujian Medical University
• Xuzhou Medical University

Currently, CSCA Examination results are not required by Shihezi University and Hunan University of Chinese Medicine; instead, they are requesting excellent grades in senior high school.

Ningxia Medical University has not established passing mark standards for the CSCA; it just requires candidates to sit for the CSCA test and submit the transcript to apply for the Medicine, Dentistry, or Pharmacy programs.

The annual cost of the medicine program in China ranges from $2950 (Bilingual-taught universities) to $5000 (English-taught universities), which includes tuition and lodging expenses. These charges do not cover meals and travel expenses.

To apply for the Medicine (MBBS) Program, you must prepare the essential documents: Senior High School/WAEC/Grade 12 certificates, a passport, a digital photograph with a white background, and a payment of the application fee up to 1000 RMB ($145).

International students may submit applications online via EAZILINE’s official Online Portal or consult with EAZILINE’s Admission Experts at +86-18570764540, +92-334-5558461, or +92-333-5559873.

Yes. EAZILINE has been working with the Study in China applications since 2011, from all over the world. Every year, EAZILINE enrolls students from over 50 countries in various medical programs, including Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry (BDS), Pharmacy, and Nursing. The most advantageous aspect is that EAZILINE has been officially approved by numerous medical institutions and offers admission services from the initial application process to the airport pickup.

No. Chinese Medical Universities are not allowing foreign students to do clinical internships (last year of medicine study) in their hometowns. Students will complete the last year of internship in the affiliated hospitals of the university. After the completion of the clinical internship, students will receive the final degree of Medicine (MBBS).

Strictly No. In China, work is prohibited on a study visa (X1 or X2). Students may be arrested and subjected to a fine ranging from 5000 RMB to 20,000 RMB, as well as imprisonment for a period of 5–10 days. Therefore, we will not recommend doing any employment, since the Chinese government may blacklist you from entering China.

To practice medicine in China after obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine degree, international students must pass the licensing test from the Chinese Medical Council, which is conducted entirely in Chinese and is very difficult for foreign students to pass. So, the chances are very rare if you want to practice medicine in China.

In China, IGCSE is not considered equal to Senior High School (Grade 12). A foundation program (one semester or one year) is not equivalent to grade 12 if a student wishes to pursue it after his or her IGCSE. This is why we recommend that you complete your senior high school (grade 12) in order to register for a bachelor’s degree in medicine in China.

Chinese schools do not provide bursaries to overseas students for the Medicine (MBBS) and Stomatology (BDS) programs. These programs are self-funded, mandating that students independently cover their tuition, lodging, sustenance, and travel expenses. Therefore, you must prepare a budget ranging from $3000 to $5000 annually before getting admission to study medicine in China.

Not Exactly. Actually, it depends on the school that you are selecting for the Medicine Study. If you want to attend a medical school costing $3,000–$3,500, it must be non-MOE-listed, offer bilingual instruction, and require Chinese language study and the HSK-4 (Chinese proficiency exam) in the first year.

However, if you wish to start the Medicine (MBBS) program in English, starting with the Medical subjects, the cost will start from $5000 per year. These schools are called MOE-Listed Universities, and the teaching medium will be fully in English.

On an admission basis, scholarships are not available in China for the Medicine (MBBS) Program. However, after students enter the Clinical Medicine study, nearly every medical school in China offers some types of scholarships by the end of each academic year.

Note: If any school offers a scholarship on an admission basis, the university will mention the Scholarship amount in its official admission letter. For more details, students can read the Scholarship in China page.

On a global scale, the Bachelor of Clinical Medicine is equivalent to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Program, and both are equally recognized globally.

Yes. The Chinese School has a modest age limit for medical students. The school does not care about the gap year; provided you meet the age restriction and entrance requirements, you will be admitted. The age limit to apply for the Medicine (MBBS) Study is 25 years, and in some schools it’s 30.

Yes, it is possible to enroll in the medical programs (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or nursing) if you are under the age of eighteen. However, you will be required to submit a guardian’s letter if requested to apply to the school. To apply for your Study visa at the Chinese embassy, if you are under the age of 18, the guardian letter provided by a Chinese citizen must be notarized by the Chinese embassy.

It takes six years to complete the Clinical Medicine (MBBS) degree program, which includes five years of medical study and one year of clinical internship.

Yes. The Chinese embassy charges the student visa (X1 or X2) fee during the processing of your visa at the visa application facility. The cost of a visa on your passport varies from country to country, with a range of 200 RMB to 500 RMB (Calculate in your native currency). In certain countries, such as Pakistan, there is no visa fee.

The six-year medicine degree program in China is available to foreign students who apply for the September intake. However, students who apply for the Spring (March) intake must complete a foundation or Chinese language preparatory course for four to five months before beginning the Medicine (MBBS) degree program.