Study Medicine in China, MBBS in China Fees 2023
MBBS in China is the best choice for international students who want to study medicine abroad. Chinese universities are known for the Cost of MBBS in China and promising return on investment. It is one of the safest countries for international students in the world.
After six years of studying medicine, Chinese universities offer the diploma of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Medical universities have highly qualified teachers, the largest clinics, and research-level laboratories, making China an outstanding country for medical education.
Features in China:
Quality of medical education in highly standardized medical universities.
Hospitals are directly linked to each medical university and teaching hospital.
No entrance exam requirements.
Reputable institutions at affordable prices (no hidden costs).
Equipped hostels on campuses.
A safe, secure, and well-equipped environment with diverse cultures.
Global recognition of MBBS degree from China.
Scholarship opportunities for international students.
China as a global economy offers many opportunities.
More than 200 universities in China offer MBBS courses;
There are 45 universities in China offering MBBS courses in English approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education (list published by the Ministry of Education). These universities have been accepting international students from almost every country in the world for many years. MBBS studies in China take 06 years, including the final year of the internship.
MBBS Scholarships:
There are no admission-based MBBS scholarships in China. However, some agents, not authorized by the university, mislead students in the name of scholarships. Some scholarships are offered by unqualified scholarship providers and some scholarships are not officially approved by the university. If Chinese universities offer tuition fee subsidies or scholarships, this should be clearly stated in the acceptance letter. If the representative claims to offer you a scholarship opportunity, ask for a written explanation in the acceptance letter.
However, almost all universities in China offer merit-based scholarships to international students until the end of the academic year. These scholarships range from RMB 5,000 to RMB 20,000 and are awarded to students who complete their studies.
Access to MBBS scholarships in China:
If you are an international student looking for a partial MBBS scholarship in China, you should look at other types of scholarships offered by universities, called “university scholarships”. Here are some of the types of MBBS scholarships offered by Chinese universities to international students.
Local Government Scholarships
Scholarships for first-year post-university students
Merit-based scholarships
Educational development scholarships awarded by the University
Want MBBS at a low price?
ITSA International offers cheap Chinese MBBS universities that accept international students. MBBS fees range from $3,200 to $4,000 per year, which includes annual tuition and living expenses. If you want to enroll in a cheap Chinese MBBS university, you will learn Chinese in the first year and you will need to pass HSK level 4 to start your MBBS studies, which includes an internship.
List of cheap MBBS universities in China:
Below is a list of academically good universities with low tuition fees for MBBS study in China.
Hubei Polytechnic University is the cheapest medical university in China for international students. Tuition fees for MBBS in China start from RMB 15,000/year and go up to RMB 20,000/year.
University Name Tuition Fee Dormitory Fee
Hubei Polytechnic University 15 000 RMB/year 3 000 RMB/year
Yichun University 18 500 RMB/year 4 500 RMB/year
Hunan University of Chinese Medicine 18 000 RMB/year 2 600 RMB/year
Hainan Medical University 20 500 RMB/year 4 200 RMB/year
North China University of Science and Technology 18 000 RMB/year 5 000 RMB/year
Jiujiang University 19 000 RMB/year 4000 RMB/year
Qiqihar Medical University 18 000 RMB/year 4000 RMB/year
Wuhan University of Science and Technology 18 000 RMB/year 3600 RMB/year
Yangtze University 18 000 RMB/year 2500 RMB/year
Chifeng University 18 000 RMB/year 2500 RMB/year
University of South China 21 000 RMB/year 3000 RMB/year
How much do MOE-listed universities charge?
MOE-listed universities are English-medium universities in China. These 45 universities are the only universities approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education to offer MBBS in English. It is not compulsory to take HSK-3/HSK-4 in the first year of medical education. In the universities designated by the MOE, medical subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry are taught in Chinese in the first year of MBBS.
Here are the top 05 medical colleges in China registered by MOE and ranked top among MOE-registered universities offering low-cost MBBS education in China.
The number of hours of medical coursework is much higher at MOE-listed universities than at non-MOE-listed universities. MBBS tuition fees at MOE-listed universities start at RMB 35,000/year, equivalent to PKR 11,000,000, which includes tuition and board for one year for Pakistani students.
MBBS fees at MOE-listed universities start at RMB 35,000/year, equivalent to PKR 11,000,000, which includes tuition and board for one year for Pakistani students. If you are doing your MBBS in China and can afford the high tuition fees, you should always opt for a MOE-listed university. This will be a wise decision.
MOE listed the university’s tuition fees for dormitories
Shihezi University 30,000 RMB/year 5000 RMB/year
Ningxia Medical University 29,800 RMB/year 5000 RMB/year
Nanjing Medical University 34,000 RMB/year 6000 RMB/year
Qingdao University 30,000 RMB/year 10,000 RMB/year
Zhengzhou University 35,000 RMB/year 5500 RMB/year
Eligibility Requirements:
The age limit for applying for an MBBS in China is 16-26 years old. The student must be in good health and fluent in English. IELTS and TOEFL are not required. Some universities also interview international students before issuing an acceptance letter. To apply for medical training in China, students must have obtained at least 60% of the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC).
How to apply?
To begin the admission process to China, please send us the following documents in a clear scanned format or apply via the online application portal.
SSC (Grade 10)
HSSC (Grade 12)
The first page of a passport scan
Health examination
Police warrant
Photograph on white background
Bank statement from the student or his/her parents
Most Chinese universities offer fall admission in September, but very few offer spring admission. Students can apply to Chinese medical universities before the application deadline. Once we receive a complete set of documents, we will process your application and let you know when we have received your acceptance letter and JW202.
