English-taught Medicine (MBBS) in China
You can study a Medicine (MBBS) bachelor's degree entirely in English at 6 Chinese universities offering 6 programmes. Annual tuition ranges from 40,000 ¥ to 75,000 ¥; no Chinese (HSK) certificate is needed for admission, IELTS or TOEFL is enough.
- Universities
- 6
- English-taught programmes
- 6
- Lowest tuition
- 40,000 ¥
- Median tuition
- 45,000 ¥
In short
- Most affordable English-taught Medicine (MBBS) programme: Clinical Medicine (MBBS) at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (40,000 ¥ a year).
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) offers the most English-taught Medicine (MBBS) programmes (1).
- Universities usually ask for IELTS 5.5–6.0 or TOEFL 80–90; each university's guide sets the exact score.
- From 2026/27 a CSCA score is required for bachelor's applications; for English-taught programmes mathematics (and physics or chemistry if required) can be taken in English.
- Housing and living costs are not included; programme pages show the estimated total cost.
English-taught Medicine (MBBS) programmes (by annual tuition)
| Programme | University | Duration | Language requirement | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine (MBBS) | Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)Wuhan | 6 years | IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 40,000 ¥ |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | Wuhan UniversityWuhan | 6 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 40,000 ¥ |
| Clinical Medicine (MBBS) | Shandong UniversityJinan | 6 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 45,000 ¥ |
| Clinical Medicine (MBBS) | Sichuan UniversityChengdu | 6 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 45,000 ¥ |
| MBBS | Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)Xi'an | 6 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 110 CSCA | 60,000 ¥ |
| Clinical Medicine (MBBS) | Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)Shanghai | 6 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 90 CSCA | 75,000 ¥ |
Tuition is the 2026–2027 annual fee published by each university and may change. Language requirements come from the university's latest bachelor's guide and may vary by programme.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study Medicine (MBBS) in English in China?
Yes. 6 universities offer 6 fully English-taught Medicine (MBBS) bachelor's programmes, with annual tuition from 40,000 ¥ to 75,000 ¥.
What is the cheapest English-taught Medicine (MBBS) programme in China?
Clinical Medicine (MBBS) at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is the most affordable at 40,000 ¥ a year. The median annual tuition is 45,000 ¥.
Which English test do I need for Medicine (MBBS) in China?
Usually IELTS 5.5–6.0 or TOEFL 80–90. Native English speakers or students from English-medium high schools are exempt at some universities.
Do I need to speak Chinese to study Medicine (MBBS) in English?
Not for admission; classes are in English. Basic Chinese helps in daily life and most universities offer Chinese classes. If you apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship, you must also take the CSCA Professional Chinese paper.
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