Universities in China
1,313 Medicine (MBBS) Programs in China
- programs
- 1,313 programs
- universities
- 74 universities
- taught in English
- 72% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,678 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Medicine (MBBS) in China and Masters in Medicine (MBBS) in China.
China has 1,313 medicine (mbbs) programs open to international students, at 74 universities. 72% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,678 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,931 USD and 5,977 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Medicine (MBBS) programs
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Medicine (MBBS) tuition fees in China, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within medicine (mbbs)
Top universities for Medicine (MBBS) in China
Ranked by how many medicine (mbbs) programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Kunming Medical University (KMU) (224)
- Nanjing Medical University (NJMU) (148)
- Central South University (CSU) (113)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (84)
- Jilin University (JLU) (55)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (53)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (53)
- Qingdao University (QDU) (47)
- Xuzhou Medical University (XZMU) (43)
- Jinzhou Medical University (JZMU) (40)
January intake in China
12 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Pre-Medical Foundation Program — Zhengzhou University (ZZU) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Forensic Medicine — Dali University (DU) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Surgery — Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Internal Medicine — Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Rehabilitation Medicine and Physiotherapy — Shandong University, Jinan · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Pediatrics — Dali University (DU) · starts Jan 2027
Study Medicine (MBBS) in China: common questions
- How many medicine (mbbs) programs are there in China?
- 1,313 medicine (mbbs) programs at 74 universities in China are open to international students, as of 14 October 2026.
- How much does a medicine (mbbs) degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in medicine (mbbs) in China is 5,678 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,931 USD and 5,977 USD a year.
- Can I study medicine (mbbs) in China in English?
- Yes — 72% of the medicine (mbbs) programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (941 of 1,313).
- Are any of these medicine (mbbs) programs available online?
- 5 of the 1,313 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for medicine (mbbs) in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 4,483 USD, against 5,678 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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