MBBS in China

MBBS in China – Fees, Eligibility, Duration, College-wise FMGE passing percentage

MBBS in China is one of the most famous and sought-after destinations for MBBS abroad. Between 2015-18, no country had more students appearing for FMGE than China. However, the reality is that the actual overall FMGE passing percentage from all the universities in China between 2015-18 was just 11.71% (2,370 passed out of 20,254).

MBBS from China for Indian students quick overview –

• Universities approved by the Ministry of Education of China where Indians can take admission – 45 👍
• More than 3,000 seats available 👍
• Top-500 ranked universities 👍
• 5 + 1-year total duration 👍
• Government universities 👍
• Low to Medium budget for MBBS abroad 👍
• Scholarship available 👍
• Only 3 out of the 45 universities have an FMGE passing percentage of more than 25% 👎

The main reason why most people prefer to study MBBS in China is that universities have very high world rankings and have a vast and highly developed infrastructure. Infrastructure wise, Chinese medical universities are better and bigger than their counterparts in Russia or Ukraine. Also, many of the universities rank among the top-500 in the world. However, FMGE result wise, Indian students from countries such as Bangladesh, the Philippines and Ukraine have performed better.

The cost of education is not very high, and China is geographically close to India. Also, it is the only country which comes close to India with regards to population and also the number of patients. This is why thousands of students plan to study MBBS in China. The duration of MBBS in China is 1 year less when compared to Russia and Ukraine. Therefore, many students prefer to study medicine in China over Ukraine or Russia. However, FMGE result is better after MBBS in Ukraine.

All the medical colleges and universities in China where Eduglobe Consultants helps students get admission are approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), Medical Council of India (MCI) and Ministry of Education, China (MOE).

After completing MBBS from China, Indian students are eligible to appear for MCI Screening Test (now NEXT), USMLE, as well as PLAB. Clearing these exams and complying with the rules and regulations will ensure that the student can practice medicine in the respective country.

MBBS in China for Indian students:

Duration	6 years = 5 years + 1 year of internship
Medium of Instruction	English for the full course
Do I need to learn the local language?	Yes, the university will give classes for the local language from the 1st year itself. You need to clear HSK exams as well in China.
Weather conditions	The climate in China varies from region to region.
MCI approved universities	Yes
Type of Universities	Government
Fee structure	Starting from approx ₹2.80 lakh per year
Eligibility Criteria	Minimum 60% in class 12th and NEET qualified
Dominant Religion	Non-religious/Chinese folk religion
MBBS Degree Name	MBBS equivalent to MBBS in India
Is NEET compulsory for MBBS in China?	Yes, qualifying NEET is mandatory for admission in any MCI recognised university abroad.
Top medical colleges in China	Shihezi University, Xiamen University, Jinzhou Medical University

MCI Approved Medical Colleges in China and FMGE result

On April 29, 2019, The Indian Embassy in Beijing, China published a press release with respect to studying MBBS in China for Indian students and the colleges in China which are authorised to teach MBBS to international students. It stated the following important points:

• The Ministry of Education of China shared a list of a total of 45 universities which can admit foreign students (including Indian students) to undertake an MBBS degree course in the English language. Only these 45 colleges are authorised to admit Indian/international students for an MBBS degree in English medium.
• Teaching the MBBS course in China under a bilingual (English/Chinese) model is strictly forbidden now.

Complete list of Colleges in China which are allowed to give admission to International students for MBBS in the English Language along with MCI Screening Test passing percentage:

S.No	Name of the University	No. of International Students	FMGE Result (2015-18)
1	Jilin University	62（school year 2018-2019 was 100, 38 fewer）	12/273 = 4.40%
2	China Medical University	100	47/404 = 11.63%
3	Dalian Medical University	100	52/715 = 7.27%
4	Capital Medical University	100	12/112 = 10.71%
5	Tianjin Medical University	100	145/923 = 15.71%
6	Shandong University	78 （school year 2018-2019 = 100, 22 fewer）	1/10 = 10%
7	Fudan University	100	NA
8	Xinjiang Medical University	100	4/34 = 11.76%
9	Nanjing Medical University	100	41/294 = 13.95%
10	Jiangsu University	100	17/291 = 5.84%
11	Wenzhou Medical University Wenzhou Medical University (Overseas Schools)	100 50	26/232 = 11.21%
12	Zhejiang University	100	17/119 = 14.29%
13	Wuhan University	100	114/1,167 = 9.77%
14	Huazhong University of Science and Technology	100	13/134 = 9.70%
15	Xi’an Jiaotong University	100	15/160 = 9.38%
16	Southern Medical University	100	144/971 = 14.83%
17	Jinan University	100	53/212 = 25.00%
18	Guangxi Medical University	100	73/573 = 12.74%
19	Sichuan University	100	41/263 = 15.59%
20	Chongqing Medical University	100	164/1,519 = 10.80%
21	Harbin Medical University	60	14/86 = 16.28%
22	Beihua University	40	31/202 = 15.35%
23	Jinzhou Medical University	60	35/121 = 28.93%
24	Qingdao University	60	27/309 = 8.74%
25	Hebei Medical University	60	47/552 = 8.51%
26	Ningxia Medical University	60	26/259 = 10.04%
27	Tongji University	60	3/26 = 11.54%
28	Shihezi University	60	18/51 = 35.29%
29	Southeast University	60	48/469 = 10.23%
30	Yangzhou University	60	26/216 = 12.04%
31	Nantong University	60	52/529 = 9.83%
32	Suzhou University	60	55/291 = 18.90%
33	Ningbo University	60	66/355 = 18.59%
34	Fujian Medical University	60	1/71 = 1.41%
35	Anhui Medical University	60	7/93 = 7.53%
36	Xuzhou Medical College	60	10/90 = 11.11%
37	Three Gorges University	20	44/377 = 11.67%
38	Zhengzhou University	60	131/1,173 = 11.17%
39	Guangzhou Medical University	60	53/335 = 15.82%
40	Sun Yat-sen University	60	23/151 = 15.23%
41	Shantou University	20  (school year 2018-2019 was 60, 40 fewer)	NA
42	Kunming Medical University	60	18/209 = 8.61%
43	North Sichuan Medical College	40	4/60 = 6.67%
44	Southwest Medical University	60	8/139 = 5.76%
45	Xiamen University	60	60/271 = 22.14%

In total: 3,370 seats for all the foreign students.

Please note that this is the total intake for MBBS in China for students from all the countries including India.

MBBS in China Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

MBBS in China eligibility criteria is different for each university. About 35 of the 45 MCI approved medical universities in China require more than at least 70% marks in class 12th. 5 universities require at least 65% and 4 require at least 60% marks in 12th.

Also, most of the universities ask for at least 200 marks in NEET with some requiring at least 300 marks. However, in a few colleges, the qualifying marks in NEET is sufficient.

Following is the MBBS in China eligibility criteria for Indian students-

Entrance Exam in India	There are no entrance examinations in India like IELTS/SAT, etc. NEET qualification is a must for Indian students.
Age	The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
Board	The candidate must have completed class 12th from a recognised board.
Marks required in class 12th	The student must have an aggregate of at least 60% in class 12th.
NEET	You need to qualify NEET exam for admission in any of the MCI approved medical universities of Ukraine. NEET result is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad from 2018 onwards.
Passport	The student must hold a valid passport.

You should check the eligibility criteria of every MCI approved medical college in China separately.

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MBBS in China Duration

Generally, there is a lot of confusion regarding the actual duration of MBBS in China.

The total duration of China MBBS is 6 years.

When you receive your admission letter, you will see that the duration mentioned is of 6 years. This duration is a 5 +1 year system wherein the last year is the internship.

Some of the colleges allow this internship to be done in India whereas some colleges require that you complete the internship in China only. The good thing is that many of the state medical councils in India recognised the internship done in China. Please note that you can do the internship in India only after clearing the screening test here.

If you are doing the internship in China then the full fee of 6th year is payable. If you get to do the internship in India, even then, some part of the 6th year fee is payable to the university in China.

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No more FMGE - NEXT is the future!

Before we know about MBBS abroad, we must know about FMGE and NEXT.

Earlier, the students who used to study MBBS from abroad were required to give a licensing exam whereas the students studying in India were not required to sit for any such exam. This licensing exam for foreign medical graduates was called the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination). It was also known as the MCI Screening Test. Only students who have studied from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada were exempted.

“Candidate seeking provisional or permanent registration shall not have to qualify the licensing exam if he/she holds an Under Graduate medical qualification from Australia/Canada/New Zealand/United Kingdom/United States of America and the holder thereof has also been awarded a Post Graduate medical qualification in Australia/Canada/New Zealand/ United Kingdom/United States of America and has been recognized for enrolment as a medical practitioner in that country.”

– FMGE 2019 information bulletin.

For students who take admission in 2020 –

In 2019, the FMGE was replaced by the National Exit Test. NEXT will be a common licensing exam for students who study in abroad and also in India.

Indian students who study in India will also have to give licensing exam now. The same exam will be given by the Indian students who do their MBBS from abroad. The NEXT exam is expected to start in 2022. Even if there is a 1-2 year delay, those who are taking MBBS admission from 2020 onwards in India or abroad will be appearing for NEXT in the future.

NEXT will also replace NEET-PG. This means that you will get a license and a chance to get a PG seat in India on the basis of your performance in the NEXT exam.

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Top 10 Advantages of studying MBBS in China

MCI & WHO Recognised Universities in China

The Universities offering MBBS in China, where Eduglobe Consultants will you get admission will be recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI). This will mean that students will be eligible to sit for the screening test upon their return to India after getting the medical degree from China (the student must qualify NEET before going). The universities for medicine in China are listed in the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s “Directory of World Medical Schools”. This means that graduates are eligible to sit for national medical screening tests such as MCI, PMDC, USMLE (For USA), PLAB (For UK), HPCSA, SCHS, etc.

Low cost of living and affordable tuition fees

Studying MBBS in China is approximately 70% cheaper than studying MBBS at a private college in India. A student can complete his/her medical studies within₹30 lakh in China. Compared to the tuition fees charged by the best universities in the rest of the world, the fees charged for MBBS in China is very affordable. Moreover, the fee has to be paid in yearly instalments, which makes life easier for the students. There is no donation for admission for MBBS in China. The charges of tutoring in the universities in China are subsidised by the Ministry of Public Health of the Chinese Government. Overall, studying medicine in China is very economical for international students.

Patient inflow during internships

The universities in China which are approved by the MOE of China have to maintain hospitals with the most advanced international-standard medical instruments. They are also required to have a good number of beds. Since China has the highest population in the world and a similar climate to India, the number of patients is very high and also, the disease pattern is similar to that of India.

Medical Degree Recognised World Wide

Upon graduating from China, the students will be conferred with the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree. Since the university you will get admission through Eduglobe Consultants is recognised by the Medical Council of India, you will be allowed to sit for the screening test in India. The medical degree of China is globally recognised and the student can sit for various screening test of various countries for further studies.

Top-Ranked Universities in the World

Many of China’s medical universities are ranked among the top 500 universities in the world. For Indian students, these universities are providing the MBBS course in English-medium. Between 2012-2017, China had the highest number of Indian students graduating and appearing for MCI screening test). A large number of Indian graduates from China are currently practising in India.

Ease of getting admission

It is extremely easy to get admission in a medical university in China. Compared to colleges in India, it is so easier and better to get admission in a top-ranked government medical university in China to study MBBS. The admission & visa process is simple and we will help you in the selection of the university which is right for you.

Less Duration

The duration for MBBS in China is 6 years, including 1 year of internship. Most universities in China offer their medical degrees as a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The MBBS program in China is a fast-track process to become a doctor.

Safe for Indian students & A Strong Economy

China is a safe place for students. The cities where the universities are located are very safe for students from all over the world including India. Almost every university have Indian students already studying there which makes it easier for the next batch of students to adjust to the new environment. Also, China has one of the strongest economies in the world. The infrastructure provided by medical universities in China is amongst the best in the world.

Learn a new language and explore a new culture

The medical course in most universities in China is taught in English, but you are also required to study the Chinese language as a separate subject, which will help you during your internship. China is the country with the largest population and a huge cultural heritage which you will get an experience of while studying MBBS in China.

Quality Education

With only the best 45 universities now remaining for the students, students will learn from the best teachers and with the best facilities. The students will be taught in the English language only as the bilingual program is now banned. Each university has set higher criteria for admission which means only the best students will now go for MBBS in China.

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Disadvantages of studying MBBS in China

Eduglobe Consultants will strongly insist on not selecting MBBS in China due to the low FMGE pass percentage. There are very few medical colleges where the FMGE result has been good. You should select one of those colleges only.

Following is the FMGE or MCI Screening Test Passing Percentage from China (source: Indian Express) –

• In 2014 – Of the 3,935 graduates from China who appeared for FMGE, 352 (8.9 per cent) cleared it.
• In 2015 – 3,536 candidates appeared but 275 (7.7 per cent) passed.
• In 2016, 3,772 candidates appeared but only 261 (6.9 per cent) passed.

FMGE is a screening test that has to be cleared by foreign medical graduates before they can register with the Medical Council of India. The average pass percentage for FMGE is 20-25 per cent from good colleges.

FMGE passing percentage is higher after MBBS from Bangladesh, the Philippines and Ukraine.

Same case in other countries: It was also recently published that only 35% Nepali student cleared the screening test of their country after MBBS from China whereas 60% Nepali students cleared their screening test after MBBS from Bangladesh.

Basically, MBBS from China is not the best option.

We would suggest that you look for other options like MBBS in Bangladesh, MBBS in the Philippines, MBBS in Ukraine.

Other disadvantages include –

• The students need to learn the local language and are also required to clear HSK exam until level 4.
• During the internship, the students are not allowed to touch patients. It is more like an observership. It is better to clear the screening test and do an internship in India.
• Training is done on dummies and not on cadavers.

Check all the Disadvantages of studying MBBS in China.

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MBBS in China Admission Process

• Step 1 –  Send scan copies of class 10th and 12th mark sheet, Registration Fee Payment Receipt, ID and Adress Proof, Self Declaration Letter, Parents Consent Letter, NEET Result/NTA NEET Form Acknowledgement Letter
• Step 2 – Receive the Admission Letter within 10-30 days from the application date or from June 5th, 2020 whichever is later.
• Step 3 – After the application of JW202, the JW202 letter will be received within 15-20 days from the date of application.
• Step 4 – You can apply for the Chinese Study Visa after completing step 2 and 3. Visa processing time is 7-10 days.
• Step 5 – After receiving the Study Visa, students can fly to the destination.

Contact Eduglobe Consultants

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When to Apply for MBBS in China

There are only 45 colleges now for MBBS in China which provide education in English Medium and the total number of seats in all these universities are approx. 3,370. These seats are not for Indian students alone and are for all the International students in total.

When to apply for MBBS in China?

MBBS in China admission closes around 15th June for most universities and the admission gets over for every university by 1st July. The seats are very much limited and most students do pre-booking or book their seats immediately after getting NEET results.

Contact Eduglobe Consultants for Admission

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Study MBBS in China on Scholarship

Yes, it is possible to study MBBS in China on scholarship. In fact, almost each of the 45 universities provides scholarship opportunities to international students. Each university has its own criteria for giving scholarship to Indians students. It will be based on your performance in class 12th and in NEET.

You should get in touch with Eduglobe Consultants to know about study MBBS in China on scholarship.

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Value of China MBBS Degree

The MBBS degree from China is equivalent to MBBS in India. The answer to the question ‘Is MBBS in China recognised by MCI’ is YES.

After completing MBBS at China, you can come back to India and sit for the licensing exam which will be NEXT. Upon clearing this exam, you can register with any state medical council in India and get a permanent license once you comply with all the rules and regulations. Also, the MBBS degree from China is recognised worldwide. In case you have chosen to study MBBS from China, then you must know which all international bodies recognise the China MBBS degree –

• Medical Council of India (MCI)
• World Health Organisation
• Ministry of Education of China
• FAIMER
• UNESCO

You will also be eligible to sit for exams such as USMLE and PLAB after graduating from China.

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Scholarship for MBBS in China

Yes, it is possible to get a scholarship to study MBBS in China

Most of the universities in China provide scholarship opportunities based on your performance in class 12th board exams and NEET. The criteria for giving scholarship is different for every university in China. If you have above 70% marks in class 12th and you have more than 300 marks in NEET then there is a good chance that you will find a college in China which gives scholarship.

You can get in touch with Eduglobe Consultants – MBBS in China consultancy for more information on scholarship opportunities in China.

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FAQs

Vacations/Holidays

In China, there are two main vacations. The winter vacation is between January-February and the summer vacation is in the months of July-August. The summer vacation is normally for 7 weeks and you can easily visit your home during this period.

Apart from this, there will be holidays during the Chinese New Year. There are no holidays at Christmas and you won’t get many holidays because of religious festivals. The number of holidays is less when compared to many other popular MBBS abroad destinations.

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MBBS in China Fees Structure

There are a total of 45 MCI approved medical colleges in China where Indian students can go and study in English medium. The universities have varying fees and eligibility criteria. You first need to check if you are eligible for a particular college or not. After this, you should check if the college is within your budget or not. Following is MBBS in China fees structure –

Shihezi University

Shihezi University is the university with the highest FMGE passing percentage among all the MCI approved medical colleges in China. The university was founded in 1996 and is located in Xinjiang. During November, the temperature drops below 0°C and goes as low as -20°C in January. The temperature remains around or below 0°C from November to March. The temperature remains pleasant during the rest of the year.

→ Eligibility – 60% marks in 12th, NEET qualified
→ Number of seats – 60
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 30,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 5,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Jinzhou Medical University

Jinzhou Medical University has the second-best FMGE result between 2015-18. The university is located in north-eastern China in Liaoning province. It was founded in 1946 and got its current name in 2016. The university has a huge campus which covers 11,40,000 square meters. The Jinzhou city experiences temperatures below 0° C from November till March.

→ Eligibility – 75% marks in 12th, NEET – 200 marks
→ Number of seats – 60
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 32,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 5,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Jinan University

Jinan University is the third and final university with more than 25% FMGE passing percentage from China. It is located in Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, China. Jinan University is one of the oldest universities in China. It was established in 1906. In 2017, Jinan University was listed as one of the “double first-class universities” of China. The climate in Jinan gets below 0° C in parts of December and January only and experiences pleasant weather during the rest of the year.

→ Eligibility – 70% marks in 12th, NEET – 200 marks
→ Number of seats – 100
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 40,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 4,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Xiamen University

Xiamen University also had more than 20% FMGE passing percentage. The world ranking of Xiamen University as per QS World University Rankings is 451 in 2020. It is a top-500 ranked university. It also ranks in the top-10 among Chinese universities. The university was established in 1921 and is located in Fujian China. The weather condition here is more favourable for Indian students. The temperature remains between 10° – 35° C throughout the year.

→ Eligibility – 70% marks in 12th, NEET – 200 marks
→ Number of seats – 60
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 38,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 4,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Nanjing Medical University

Nanjing Medical University is one of the most sought after medical universities in China. Indian students rush to book a seat here. About 80-90% of the seats of this college get booked even before the NEET result is declared. The university was established in 1934 and is located in Jiangsu Province of China. Weather in Nanjing is pleasant throughout the year and it doesn’t get very cold in this city. The university has 2 campuses – Wutai and Jiangning.

→ Eligibility – 70% marks in 12th, NEET – 300 marks
→ Number of seats – 100
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 34,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 6,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Jilin University

Jilin University is located in Changchun and was established in 1946. It is a leading research university in China. Jilin University has a QS Global World Ranking of 484. The university has 8 campuses in 5 districts and has 39 colleges under it in total. Its has more than 65,000 students and 7,000 faculty members. The temperature in Jilin drops below 0°C between December-February.

→ Eligibility – 65% marks each in Physics, Biology and Chemistry in 12th, NEET – 200 marks
→ Number of seats – 62
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 33,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 6,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

China Medical University

China Medical University is ranked in 151-200 as per QS World University Ranking by Subject Medicine. The university was established in 1958. It got university status in 2003. The FMGE passing percentage between 2015-18 from China Medical University was just 11.63%. The temperature here is more favourable for Indian students and the temperature does not go below 0°C here.

→ Eligibility – 80% marks in 12th, NEET – 200 marks
→ Number of seats – 100
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 40,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 7,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Dalian Medical University

Dalian Medical University was established in 1947 and is located in Dalian, Liaoning, China. As per ranking website 4icu.org, the world ranking of Dalian Medical University is 3,751. The FMGE result between 2015-18 from this university was very low. December to February are winters where the temperature goes below 0°C.

→ Eligibility – 80% marks in 12th, NEET – 200 marks
→ Number of seats – 100
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 42,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 11,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Capital Medical University

Capital Medical University was established in 1960 and is located in Beijing, the capital city of China. The university was previously known as Beijing Second Medical College. The MCI Screening Test passing percentage was just over 10% between 2015-18. December to February are winters where the temperature goes below 0°C.

→ Eligibility – 60% marks in 12th, NEET – qualified
→ Number of seats – 100
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 50,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 7,500 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Tianjin Medical University

Tianjin Medical University was founded in 1951and was the 1st medical institution approved by the State Council of China. It is located in Tianjin province. The FMGE passing percentage from this university was just over 15%. AS per the 4icu.org, the world ranking of Tianjin Medical University is 2,974. Tianjin city has a population of over 1.5 crores. December to February are winters where the temperature goes below 0°C.

→ Eligibility – 70% marks in 12th, NEET – 200 marks
→ Number of seats – 100
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 47,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 11,500 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served

Shandong University

It is a public university in Shandong, China. In terms of the number of students, it is one of the largest universities in China.  The university is supported by the national government of China. Shandong University is old and was established in 1901.

→ Eligibility – 70% marks in 12th, NEET – 200 marks
→ Number of seats – 78
→ Scholarship – Available
→ Tuition fee – RMB 45,000 per year
→ Hostel fee – RMB 9,000 per year
→ Acceptance – First come first served