Chifeng University (CFU) - MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Eligibility & Admissions 2026
About the University
Founded
2003 (medical roots 1958)
International MBBS Since
2012
Affiliated Hospitals
2 + 6-8 teaching
6-Year Cost
~1,43,500 RMB (among lowest)
Chifeng University (CFU) was formed in 2003 through the merger of five institutions, with medical college origins dating back to 1958. The university is located in Hongshan District, Chifeng City, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, approximately 315 km from Beijing with high-speed rail and highway connections. CFU is ranked among the top 50 medical universities in China and top 500 globally.
CFU has 13,000+ full-time students and 450+ international students. The faculty includes 1,000+ full-time teachers (160 professors and 375 associate professors) across 25 colleges and departments offering 60 undergraduate programs. Medical facilities include 49+ dedicated laboratories, a library with 1.06 million books and e-books, and over 1,100 approved research projects with 75+ million RMB in funding.
International student admissions began in 2012. CFU's MBBS programme is PMC/PMDC approved, WHO listed, and ECFMG, FAIMER and WDOMS recognised. The university maintains nearly 40 international partnerships across South Korea, UK, USA, Sweden, Japan, Germany, Canada, Australia and Mongolia. Halal cafeterias and separate male/female international hostels make CFU practical for Pakistani and South Asian students.
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
3 Hospitals
CFU's 6-year MBBS programme is English-medium (Year 1 is a Chinese language foundation year): Year 1 focuses on Chinese language fundamentals (no HSK required initially, then HSK-3 by year-end), with HSK-4 required before the Year 6 internship. The curriculum covers Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Diagnostics, Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medical Psychology and Medical Ethics.
Clinical training is delivered at the First Affiliated Hospital (Grade III-B, 1,000+ beds, leading in Inner Mongolia for complex cardiac, brain and orthopaedic procedures), the Second Affiliated Hospital (400 beds), and 6-8 additional teaching hospitals across the Chifeng region. The Year 6 internship offers a unique option: students may complete it outside China at half the standard Year 6 tuition (13,700 RMB instead of 22,700 RMB), giving flexibility to Pakistani, Indian and other international students who want to begin licensing exam preparation at home.
Faculty strength: Faculty include 226 doctorate holders and 504 master's holders across 25 colleges and 60 undergraduate programs.
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
Two affiliated hospitals plus 6-8 teaching hospitals provide comprehensive clinical exposure across Inner Mongolia.
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the program.
First Affiliated Hospital of CFU
Grade III-B · est. 1980 · 1,000+ beds · cardiac and brain surgery, orthopaedics; one of the leading hospitals in Inner Mongolia
Second Affiliated Hospital of CFU
400 beds · 25 clinical and medical departments · CT, X-ray and modern diagnostic equipment
6-8 Teaching and Training Hospitals
Across Chifeng City and surrounding region providing diverse clinical exposure
Chifeng City and Campus Environment
City
Chifeng, Inner Mongolia
To Beijing
~315 km · high-speed rail
Setting
Grasslands, mountains, archaeological sites
Living Cost
~700-1,000 RMB/month
Chifeng City is in southeastern Inner Mongolia at the convergence of Inner Mongolia, Liaoning and Hebei provinces. The city is named after a red-coloured mountain in its northeast and has deep historical significance as the birthplace of the Liao Kingdom and home to 5,000+ year old Hongshan Culture archaeological sites. Beijing is approximately 315 km away with high-speed rail and highway connections.
The climate is semi-dry continental monsoon. Summers are short with most rainfall and average temperatures of 18-23°C, while winters are long and cold. Notable natural features include grasslands, deserts, inland lakes and the Bolongke Desert Tourist Area. The Chifeng campus offers halal cafeterias, separate hostels for male and female international students, and a library with 1.06 million books and e-books.
Student life: Halal cafeterias, separate male/female hostels, library with 1M+ books and 450+ international students from across Asia and Africa.
The Inner Mongolia grasslands - the broader natural setting around Chifeng University.
Chifeng City in southeastern Inner Mongolia, home to Chifeng University - approximately 315 km from Beijing.
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
MOE Listed vs Non-MOE: What it Means for You
Chifeng University is not on China's MOE list for English-medium MBBS. The international MBBS programme is English-medium (Year 1 is a Chinese language foundation year) with HSK-3 by end of Year 1 and HSK-4 before internship. PMC/PMDC, WHO, ECFMG and FAIMER recognition remain in place, so Pakistani graduates can sit the PMDC/PMC licensing examination after MBBS completion. Verify the latest PMDC/PMC policy on non-MOE universities before applying.
Language Requirement: HSK-Free Year 1, HSK-3 then HSK-4
CFU has one of the most gradual HSK progressions among non-MOE universities. No HSK is required in Year 1. By the end of Year 1 students must achieve HSK Level 3. Before starting the Year 6 clinical internship, students must achieve HSK Level 4. This step-wise progression makes CFU accessible to students new to Chinese, though pre-departure Mandarin preparation is still recommended.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Recognition
CFU is PMC/PMDC approved - Pakistani graduates are eligible to sit the NRE/NLE licensing examination. Indian applicants should note that non-MOE Chinese medical universities generally do not meet current NMC (India) criteria for FMGE/NExT eligibility under the 2021 NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate regulations; verify the latest NMC requirements directly with the National Medical Commission before applying. Bangladeshi applicants should note that non-MOE Chinese programmes are not commonly included on BMDC's recognised foreign institutions list; verify the current BMDC list directly before applying. Always verify current council policy before applying.
Program Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Clinical Medicine (MBBS Equivalent) · 6 Years (5 Academic + 1 Internship) |
| Medium | English Medium (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) · Year 1 HSK-free |
| Intake | Autumn (September) |
| Year 1 All-In | 30,000 RMB |
| Annual Cost (Year 2-6 in China) | 22,700 RMB (tuition 18,000 + hostel 2,500 + visa/insurance/medical 2,200) |
| Year 6 Outside China | 13,700 RMB (half tuition for internship abroad) |
| Total 6-Year Cost | ~1,43,500 RMB (with internship in China) |
| Application Fee | 2,000 RMB (separate, non-refundable) |
| Clinical Training | 2 affiliated hospitals + 6-8 teaching hospitals |
| Halal Food | Available on campus |
Recognitions & Approvals: What This Means
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Fee Structure
MBBS Clinical Medicine (English Medium · 6 Years)
Year 1 is an all-inclusive 30,000 RMB package covering tuition, hostel, visa, insurance, medical checkup and service fees. From Year 2 onwards the annual cost is 22,700 RMB (tuition 18,000 + hostel 2,500 + residence permit/insurance/medical 2,200). If Year 6 internship is completed outside China, tuition reduces to 9,000 RMB making Year 6 total 13,700 RMB. Application fee is 2,000 RMB (separate, non-refundable).
All-inclusive package
Includes tuition, hostel, visa, insurance, medical checkup, service
Residence permit + Insurance + Medical
Residence permit + Insurance + Medical
Residence permit + Insurance + Medical
Residence permit + Insurance + Medical
Residence permit + Insurance + Medical
If internship outside China: 13,700 RMB (half tuition)
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Included | Included | Incl. in package | 30,000 RMB |
| Year 2 | 18,000 RMB | 2,500 RMB | Residence permit + Insurance + Medical | 22,700 RMB |
| Year 3 | 18,000 RMB | 2,500 RMB | Residence permit + Insurance + Medical | 22,700 RMB |
| Year 4 | 18,000 RMB | 2,500 RMB | Residence permit + Insurance + Medical | 22,700 RMB |
| Year 5 | 18,000 RMB | 2,500 RMB | Residence permit + Insurance + Medical | 22,700 RMB |
| Year 6 (Internship in China) | 18,000 RMB | 2,500 RMB | Residence permit + Insurance + Medical | 22,700 RMB |
| Total (6 Years) | ~143,500 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Total 6-year MBBS cost: approximately RMB 1,43,500 (with internship in China) - among the lowest 6-year totals in this guide.
- •If Year 6 internship is completed outside China, only half tuition (9,000 RMB) is charged, reducing Year 6 total to 13,700 RMB.
- •Application fee of 2,000 RMB is non-refundable and paid separately.
- •All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once paid.
- •Fees exclude air tickets, food, stationery and personal expenses.
Scholarships
Coverage
Performance-based annual award
Eligibility
All enrolled international students based on academic performance
Coverage
Partial tuition and/or living allowance
Eligibility
Students at Inner Mongolia universities
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chifeng University Merit Scholarship | University Merit | Performance-based annual award | All enrolled international students based on academic performance |
| Inner Mongolia Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial Government | Partial tuition and/or living allowance | Students at Inner Mongolia universities |
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By the Numbers
1,000+
Full-time Teachers
160
Professors
375
Associate Professors
450+
International Students
40+ universities
International Partners
Why Chifeng University Is Worth Considering?
- 1Top 50 medical universities in China; top 500 globally
- 2Among the lowest 6-year MBBS totals: ~1,43,500 RMB
- 3No HSK required in Year 1 - gradual HSK-3 then HSK-4 progression
- 4Year 6 internship outside China at half tuition (unique flexibility)
- 5Two affiliated hospitals (Grade III-B with 1,000+ beds)
- 6PMC/PMDC, WHO, ECFMG, FAIMER recognised
- 7Halal cafeterias and separate hostels
- 8315 km to Beijing - high-speed rail connectivity
- 940+ international university partnerships
- 10Affordable hostel: 2,500 RMB/year (among the lowest)
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
Chifeng University (CFU) offers PMDC, WHO, ECFMG and FAIMER recognised MBBS at one of the lowest 6-year totals in this guide (~1,43,500 RMB), with no HSK required in Year 1, halal food on campus, and the unique option to complete Year 6 internship outside China at half tuition. Titans Abroad handles your complete application, JW202, visa processing and group travel to Chifeng.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chifeng University (CFU) PMDC approved?
Yes. CFU is PMC/PMDC approved and Pakistani graduates are eligible to sit the NRE/NLE licensing examination after completing the 6-year MBBS. CFU is also WHO listed, ECFMG recognised, FAIMER registered, and WDOMS registered.
Is CFU MOE listed?
No. CFU is not on the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) English-medium MBBS list. The international MBBS is English-medium (Year 1 is a Chinese language foundation year) with HSK-3 by end of Year 1 and HSK-4 before internship. Pakistani graduates remain eligible for the PMDC/PMC licensing examination via PMDC recognition.
What is the HSK requirement at CFU?
CFU has one of the most gradual HSK progressions in this guide. No HSK is required in Year 1. HSK Level 3 must be achieved by the end of Year 1. HSK Level 4 must be achieved before starting the Year 6 clinical internship.
What is the total cost of MBBS at CFU for 6 years?
The total 6-year MBBS cost is approximately RMB 1,43,500 with the internship completed in China (Year 1: 30,000 + Years 2-6: 22,700 x 5). This is among the lowest 6-year totals in this guide. If the Year 6 internship is completed outside China, the Year 6 cost drops to 13,700 RMB. The 2,000 RMB application fee is separate.
Can the Year 6 internship be completed outside China?
Yes. CFU allows Year 6 internship to be completed outside China at half the standard tuition (9,000 RMB instead of 18,000 RMB), reducing Year 6 total to 13,700 RMB. This is unusual flexibility among non-MOE Chinese universities and helps students who want to begin licensing exam preparation in their home country.
Does CFU have halal food on campus?
Yes. Halal cafeterias are available on the Chifeng campus. Combined with separate male/female international hostels, CFU is well-suited for Pakistani, Bangladeshi and other Muslim South Asian students.
How far is Chifeng from Beijing?
Chifeng City is approximately 315 km from downtown Beijing with high-speed rail and highway access, making weekend travel to Beijing practical for international students.
What is campus life like at CFU?
CFU's Hongshan District campus has 13,000+ full-time students and 450+ international students, separate male/female international hostels, halal cafeterias, a library with 1.06 million books, 49+ medical laboratories and modern sports facilities. Monthly living costs are approximately 700-1,000 RMB.
Can Indian students study MBBS at CFU? Is NEET required?
Indian students are welcome to apply, but Indian applicants should note that non-MOE Chinese medical universities generally do not meet current NMC (India) criteria for FMGE/NExT eligibility under the 2021 NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate regulations. Most Indian students seeking guaranteed NMC compliance choose MOE-listed Chinese universities instead. Anyone considering this university must independently verify the latest NMC requirements directly with the National Medical Commission before applying. NEET (50th percentile General / 40th percentile reserved) remains mandatory for Indian students studying MBBS abroad in any case.
Can Bangladeshi students study MBBS at CFU? Is the degree BMDC recognised?
Bangladeshi students may apply, but applicants should note that non-MOE Chinese programmes are not commonly included on BMDC's recognised foreign institutions list, which predominantly covers MOE-listed Chinese medical universities. Bangladeshi students should verify the current BMDC list directly before applying. Most Bangladeshi students seeking guaranteed BMDC recognition choose MOE-listed Chinese universities instead. SSC and HSC certificates with Physics, Chemistry and Biology are the core academic requirements.