MBBS in China for Indian Students 2027: Rules, Licence and Alternatives
MBBS in China for Indian students is a 5-year course plus a 1-year internship, taught in English at universities authorised by China’s Ministry of Education. The Embassy of India in Beijing advises that students must clear HSK-4 (Chinese) to receive the degree, and must pass China’s medical licensing exam to practise there, which the NMC requires. From 2026, many universities also require the CSCA entrance test. MBBSDirect does not process admissions to China.
- Course
- 5 yrs + 1 internship
- Authorised universities
- 45 (MoE list)
- Chinese for degree
- HSK-4
- Licence in China
- Chinese exam
- Entrance test
- CSCA, from 2026
- MBBSDirect
- Not offered
5 rules every Indian student must know about MBBS in China
From the Embassy of India in Beijing, the NMC and Chinese official sources.
| Rule | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Only authorised universities | China’s Ministry of Education authorised 45 universities to teach clinical medicine in English to foreign students. Bilingual programmes are not allowed. | Embassy of India, Beijing (2022) |
| HSK-4 to get the degree | Chinese is mandatory for clinical work. A student who does not reach HSK-4 “will not be awarded degree”. | Embassy of India, Beijing (2022) |
| Licence in China | After the course and a 1-year internship at the university’s hospital, the student must pass China’s medical qualification exam to get a physician certificate. | Embassy of India, Beijing (2022) |
| NMC’s 2021 rules | At least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same university, English teaching and a licence to practise in the country of study. | NMC FMGL Regulations, 2021 |
| CSCA entrance test | From 2026, international undergraduate applicants at universities in the Chinese Government Scholarship scheme must take the CSCA. Medicine applicants take Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. | Shanghai government (August 2026) |
Sources: Embassy of India, Beijing — Advisory for Indian students; Shanghai government — guide to the CSCA. Check the latest list of authorised universities with China’s Ministry of Education before you apply.
Why the Chinese licence matters for practising in India
The NMC requires that a foreign graduate is allowed to practise medicine in the country of study, at par with its citizens. In China, that means passing the Chinese medical qualification exam after the internship.
In October 2026, the NMC said a status allowing only supervised work “would not satisfy the requirement” if independent practice in that country needs more, and that the answer depends on each country’s law (Medical Dialogues, 1 October 2026).
Before choosing China, plan for two language milestones in Chinese: HSK-4 for the degree, and the licensing exam for practice.
Before you pay any fee to a Chinese university, ask
- 1. Is it on the Ministry of Education’s list of universities authorised for English-medium MBBS?
- 2. What HSK level is required for the degree, and how is it taught?
- 3. Will the 1-year internship be at the same university’s hospital?
- 4. Is the CSCA required, and in which session will you take it?
MBBS in China fees
Fees in China are set by each university, in Chinese yuan (CNY). For example, Nanjing Medical University lists tuition of CNY 34,000 a year for its 2026 MBBS intake, a 6-year programme including a 1-year internship, and asks all applicants to take the CSCA (Nanjing Medical University, 2026 admission information).
Hostel, food, insurance and visa are usually extra. Ask each university for a written fee sheet.
Considering China? Compare with the 9 universities we offer
University fee for 6 years, without food, in Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Teaching in English, with local-language classes for hospital work.
| # | University | Country | University fee, 6 yrs | Food (separate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asia International University | Uzbekistan | ₹22.4 L | Indian food, ₹6.9 L |
| 2 | Ivanovo State Medical University | Russia | ₹26.3 L | Self-cooking |
| 3 | Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health | Uzbekistan | ₹29.0 L | Indian food, ₹6.9 L |
| 4 | Northern State Medical University | Russia | ₹29.1 L | Self-cooking |
| 5 | Yaroslavl State Medical University | Russia | ₹29.3 L | Hostel + Indian mess package, ₹15.0 L |
| 6 | Andijan State Medical Institute | Uzbekistan | ₹29.5 L | Indian food, ₹6.9 L |
| 7 | Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University (KRSU) | Kyrgyzstan | ₹31.5 L | Indian food, ₹6.9 L |
| 8 | Voronezh State Medical University | Russia | ₹37.4 L | Self-cooking |
| 9 | North-Western State Medical University | Russia | ₹44.6 L | Self-cooking |
INR at ₹96 per US dollar and ₹1.14 per ruble (15 October 2026). Full year-wise comparison
MBBS in China: frequently asked questions
Is MBBS in China valid in India?
It can be, if the student studies at a university authorised by China's Ministry of Education and meets the NMC's FMGL Regulations, 2021: at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same university, English teaching, and a licence to practise in China. Graduates must then clear FMGE / NExT in India.
How many Chinese universities are allowed to teach MBBS in English to Indian students?
The Embassy of India in Beijing has said that China's Ministry of Education authorised 45 universities to teach clinical medicine in English to foreign students, and that bilingual programmes are not allowed. Check the current list before applying.
Is Chinese language (HSK) required for MBBS in China?
Yes. The Embassy of India in Beijing advises that Chinese is mandatory for clinical sessions and that a student who does not reach HSK-4 will not be awarded the degree. Requirements vary by university.
Do Indian students need a licence in China to practise in India?
Yes. The NMC requires a licence to practise in the country of study. In China, that means passing the Chinese medical qualification exam after the course and a 1-year internship at the university's affiliated hospital.
What is the CSCA exam for MBBS in China?
The China Scholastic Competency Assessment is an exam launched by the China Scholarship Council. From 2026, international undergraduate applicants at universities in the Chinese Government Scholarship scheme must take it. Medicine applicants take Mathematics and at least one of Physics or Chemistry, and it is held five times a year.
What is the fee for MBBS in China?
Fees are set by each university in Chinese yuan. For example, Nanjing Medical University lists tuition of CNY 34,000 a year for its 2026 MBBS intake. Hostel, food, insurance and visa are usually extra.
Does MBBSDirect offer admission to MBBS in China?
No. MBBSDirect does not process admissions to China. It offers 9 universities in Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, with 6-year university fees from about ₹22.4 Lakh to ₹44.6 Lakh, food shown separately.
What are the alternatives to MBBS in China for Indian students?
MBBSDirect offers Asia International University, Fergana and Andijan in Uzbekistan; KRSU in Kyrgyzstan; and Ivanovo, Northern, Voronezh, Yaroslavl and North-Western in Russia. All teach in English, with local-language classes for hospital work.
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