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China has become one of the most popular destinations in the world for international medical students, thanks to English-taught programmes, modern teaching hospitals and fees far below those in Europe or North America. But can you study an MBBS in China with a scholarship<\/strong>? Yes, though not always in the way most agents advertise. This guide explains which scholarships really apply to MBBS students, how much the degree costs, and how to choose a university that keeps your future medical licence safe.<\/p>\n

The short answer:<\/strong> Fully funded government scholarships (CSC) are rarely given for English-taught MBBS. Most international medical students in China pay a relatively low tuition fee and reduce it further with university merit scholarships, provincial government scholarships or excellent-student awards in later years.<\/div>\n

What Is the MBBS in China?<\/h2>\n

The MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) in China is a six-year programme: five years of study plus a one-year clinical internship. China’s Ministry of Education (MOE) publishes a list of universities that are authorised to teach medicine in English to international students. Only choose a university on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Duration<\/td>\n6 years (5 + 1 year internship)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language<\/td>\nEnglish-taught (MOE-approved universities); Chinese-taught also available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chinese language requirement<\/td>\nStudents are typically expected to reach HSK 4 before graduation, especially for clinical work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical tuition<\/td>\nApprox. CNY 25,000 \u2013 60,000 per year (around $3,500 \u2013 $8,500)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accommodation<\/td>\nApprox. CNY 5,000 \u2013 15,000 per year on campus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recognition<\/td>\nMOE-listed schools appear in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Exact fees depend on the university and city. Coastal and first-tier cities such as Shanghai and Beijing cost more than universities in provinces like Ningxia, Jilin or Guangxi.<\/p>\n

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Fudan University in Shanghai has one of China\u2019s best-known medical schools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scholarships Available to MBBS Students in China<\/h2>\n

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)<\/h3>\n

The CSC is fully funded, but undergraduate CSC awards are mainly given for Chinese-taught programmes, and most universities exclude English-taught MBBS from CSC funding. It is a better fit for postgraduate medical study (master’s or PhD). Read our full Chinese Government Scholarship 2027 guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. University merit scholarships<\/h3>\n

Many medical universities offer first-year tuition reductions to applicants with high biology, chemistry and physics grades, and annual “outstanding international student” awards based on exam results and attendance.<\/p>\n

3. Provincial government scholarships<\/h3>\n

Several provinces fund international students at their local universities. These awards commonly range from about CNY 5,000 to 15,000 per year and are usually given to continuing students with good results.<\/p>\n

4. Confucius Institute \/ Chinese-language scholarships<\/h3>\n

These cover Chinese language study and can help you reach HSK 4 faster, which matters for clinical rotations.<\/p>\n

Warning:<\/strong> Be careful with any agent that promises a “100% free MBBS in China.” Always ask for the official scholarship letter from the university and verify it on the university’s international office website.<\/div>\n

Total Cost of an MBBS in China<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cost item<\/th>\n6-year estimate (USD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Tuition (mid-range MOE university)<\/td>\n$21,000 \u2013 $45,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accommodation<\/td>\n$4,500 \u2013 $12,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Living costs (food, transport, phone)<\/td>\n$9,000 \u2013 $15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insurance, visa, residence permit<\/td>\n$1,500 \u2013 $2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated total<\/td>\n$36,000 \u2013 $75,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

With a merit or provincial scholarship, many students cut their tuition bill by 10%\u201330% over the programme.<\/p>\n

Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n