Studying Medicine in China is the best option for foreign students seeking medical education abroad. It is one of the most secure countries for international students worldwide. China’s medical universities are distinguished by their research-level laboratories, the greatest affiliated hospitals, and highly qualified faculty.

Global Recognization:

Medical schools in China provide a Six-Year Medicine (MBBS) Programme, consisting of five years of medical education and an internship year. The degree awarded is MBBS.

The Bachelor in Medicine Degree is approved by the WHO, WDOMS, FAIMER, WFME, ECFMG, and PMDC. Graduates from Chinese Medical Schools are qualified to apply for the USMLE (America), PLAB (England), GMC, and AMC (Australia) medical licensing examinations abroad.

Distinctive features:

There are numerous reasons for choosing China for medical education; however, only a few are elaborated below.

1. Standardized medical universities provide quality medical education.
2. To apply for MBBS in China, you do not need to take the TOEFL or IELTS.
3. Teaching hospitals are directly connected to every Medical School.
4. There is no requirement for an entry test.
5. Renowned institutions with reasonable fees (no hidden expenses).
6. Furnished Hostels are located within the Campuses.
7. The safe, secure, and well-equipped environment with Diverse cultures.
8. Worldwide recognition of MBBS degree from China.
9. Scholarship opportunities for international students.
10. China being a Global Economy is Enriched with various opportunities.

Studying Medicine (MBBS) in China Cost 2024-2025:

The annual tuition and accommodation fees for Studying Medicine (MBBS) in China range from 20,000 RMB ($3000) to 35,000 RMB ($5000) depending on the Medium of instruction and the chosen Medical Medical institution.

The annual cost of non-MOE-listed universities with a bilingual medium is between 20,000 RMB ($2800) and 23,000 RMB ($3300). In contrast, MOE-listed medical schools (which teach in English) start at 35,000 RMB ($5000). The fee is payable annually and does not include transportation and food expenses.

MBBS Fee Description	MBBS Fees Per year
Registration Fee	1000 RMB (First time)
MBBS Fees (English Medium)	35,000 RMB – 40,000 RMB/year
MBBS Fees (Bilingual Medium)	20,000 RMB – 23,000 RMB/year
Hostel Fees	2600 RMB – 5000 RMB/year
Insurance Fees	200 RMB – 800 RMB/year
Visa Extension Fees	400 RMB – 800 RMB/year

MBBS in China Admission Requirements:

International students applying for the Medicine Program (MBBS) in China must have a minimum of 60% in Senior High School/A-Levels/HSSC/WAEC. The age requirement is 16-25 years, although certain medical institutions permit students to register up to 30.

China does not require IELTS or TOEFL for admission to its medical programs. There are no entrance exams. In addition, students from Pakistan who are applying for the MBBS program in China must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the MDCAT Exam.

List of Low-Cost Medical Universities in China 2024-2025:

The following is a list of Chinese medical schools that offer the most affordable fees in China for the Medicine Program (MBBS) and are highly regarded for their academic excellence. Hunan University of Chinese Medicine offers the lowest costs of 20,600 RMB per year ($3000), including both tuition and accommodation.

List of Low Cost MBBS Universities	MBBS Fees Per year
Hunan University of Chinese Medicine	20,600 RMB/year ($2850)
Jining Medical University	23,600 RMB/year ($3300)
Hubei University of Arts and Science	21,000 RMB/Year ($2900)
Hainan Medical University	24,700 RMB/Year ($3500)
Hubei Minuz University	20,100 RMB/Year ($2900)
Yichun University	25,000 RMB/Year ($3500)
Hebei North University	20,500 RMB/Year ($2850)
University of South China	24,000 RMB/Year ($3400)
Kunming University of Science and Technology	20,100 RMB/Year ($2850)
Yangtze University	22,400 RMB/Year ($3200)

MBBS Fees in MOE-Listed Universities 2024-2025:

China has 44 Medical Universities approved as MOE Listed Universities, where the cost of the Medicine Program (MBBS) taught in English starts at 35,000 RMB per year ($5000), including both tuition and accommodation. It is not mandatory to pass HSK-3 or HSK-4 in the first year at MOE-listed universities.

The following are the five top MOE-listed Medical Universities offering MBBS (English Medium).

MOE Listed Univesities List	MBBS Fees Per year
Shihezi University	35,000 RMB/year ($4900)
Ningxia Medical University	34,800 RMB/year ($4900)
Nanjing Medical University	40,000 RMB/Year ($5700)
Ningbo University	42,000 RMB/Year ($6000)
Zhengzhou University	40,500 RMB/Year ($5800)
Jiangsu University	40,000 RMB/Year ($5700)

MBBS Scholarships in China:

Chinese Medical Universities provide numerous scholarships based solely on the student’s academic performance, extracurricular activities, class attendance, proficiency in Chinese, and classroom conduct. The annual MBBS Student Scholarships vary from 5000 RMB to 15,000 RMB and are awarded to position holders only after evaluation each year.

How do you apply for medicine (MBBS) in China?

To initiate the admission process in China, students may submit the following documents in clear scan form or enroll through the Online Portal. Our admission office representative will contact you after receiving your online application.

• Application Form (We will provide)
• Senior High School/HSSC/GCE A-Levels (Grade 12)
• Passport First page in Scan
• Medical Check-up
• Police Character certificate
• Digital Photo (White background)
• Bank statement of Student or guardian