Gannan Medical University - MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Eligibility & Admissions 2026
About the University
Founded
1941 (80+ Years)
International MBBS Since
2004 (500+ Students)
Clinical Network
13 Hospitals + 60 Practice
Province Status
Only Medical University in Jiangxi
Gannan Medical University (Gannan MU) was founded in 1941 as the Ganxian Advanced Midwifery Vocational School and has evolved through multiple phases - technical school (1958), undergraduate status (1988), and master's authorisation (2013). It is the only dedicated full-time undergraduate medical university in Jiangxi Province and has trained over 60,000 health professionals across its history.
Gannan MU operates two campuses (Zhanggong and Huangjin) spanning 1,200+ mu, with 12,400+ students and 2,389 staff including 142 professors and 309 associate professors. The university offers 29 undergraduate majors and 4 master's disciplines: Clinical Medicine, Basic Medicine, Pharmacy, and Medical Technology. Research strengths include cardio-cerebrovascular disease, stem cell research, immunology, and vascular disease.
International student admissions began in 2004 with 500+ currently enrolled. The international MBBS programme is PMC/PMDC approved, WHO listed, and ECFMG recognised. The university maintains 3 directly affiliated hospitals, 8-10 indirectly affiliated hospitals, 60 practice hospitals, 80 internship bases, and 47 research laboratories. Muslim canteen, gender-separated hostels, and high-speed internet make Gannan MU practical for Pakistani and South Asian students.
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
3 Hospitals
Gannan MU's 6-year Clinical Medicine MBBS programme is English-medium (Year 1 is a Chinese language foundation year), with a gradual HSK progression - HSK-3 by end of Year 1 and HSK-4 by Year 3 before clinical rotations begin. The curriculum covers all standard preclinical and clinical subjects with research-active faculty in cardio-cerebrovascular disease, stem cell biology, and immunology.
Clinical training spans 3 directly affiliated hospitals, 8-10 indirectly affiliated hospitals, 60 practice hospitals, and 80 internship bases - one of the most extensive clinical networks at any non-MOE Chinese medical university. The Year 6 internship offers flexibility: students may complete it at GMU's affiliated hospitals in China or in their home country at the same annual fee of 28,600 RMB.
Faculty strength: Faculty span 29 undergraduate majors and 4 master's disciplines with research strengths in cardio-cerebrovascular disease, stem cells, and immunology.
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
13 affiliated hospitals plus 60 practice hospitals and 80 internship bases provide one of the most extensive clinical networks among non-MOE Chinese medical universities.
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the program.
First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan MU
Primary clinical training site for international MBBS students
Second and Third Affiliated Hospitals
Additional clinical rotations across Ganzhou
8-10 Indirectly Affiliated Hospitals
Plus 60 practice hospitals and 80 internship bases across Jiangxi Province
Ganzhou City and Campus Environment
City
Ganzhou, Jiangxi
Setting
70% forested · 83% mountainous
Climate
Humid subtropical · 5°C to 34°C
Airport
Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (KOW)
Ganzhou is a prefecture-level city in southern Jiangxi Province with over 2,200 years of recorded history. Historically called the Millennium Song City, it sits in a region where more than 70% of the administrative area is forested and over 83% is mountainous. The climate is humid subtropical with temperatures ranging from 5°C in winter to 34°C in summer.
Ganzhou Huangjin Airport offers direct flights to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Nanchang, Xiamen, Nanjing, Shanghai, Nanning, Chongqing and Beijing. High-speed rail also connects Ganzhou to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao, making it surprisingly well-connected for a smaller southern Chinese city.
Student life: Muslim canteen on campus, gender-separated hostels, high-speed internet in dormitories, and security cameras throughout campus.
Ganzhou - the 2,200-year-old prefecture city in southern Jiangxi that hosts Gannan Medical University.
Jiangxi Province - over 70% forested with subtropical climate; home to Gannan MU.
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
MOE Listed vs Non-MOE: What it Means for You
Gannan MU is not on China's MOE list for English-medium MBBS. The international Clinical Medicine programme is English-medium (Year 1 is a Chinese language foundation year) with HSK-3 by end of Year 1 and HSK-4 by Year 3. PMC/PMDC, WHO and ECFMG 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-3 by Year 1, HSK-4 by Year 3
Gannan MU offers one of the more gradual HSK progressions among non-MOE universities. No HSK is required at entry. HSK Level 3 must be achieved by the end of Year 1, with HSK Level 4 required by Year 3 before clinical rotations begin. Pre-departure Chinese preparation is still recommended.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Recognition
Gannan MU 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 |
| Medium | English Medium (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) · HSK-3 by Year 1, HSK-4 by Year 3 |
| Intake | Autumn (September) |
| Year 1 All-In | 37,000 RMB |
| Annual Cost (Year 2-6) | 28,600 RMB (tuition 26,000 + hostel 1,000 + visa/insurance 1,600) |
| Total 6-Year Cost | ~1,80,000 RMB |
| Application Fee | 1,000 RMB (separate) |
| Clinical Network | 13 affiliated hospitals + 60 practice + 80 internship bases |
| Halal Food | Muslim canteen 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 37,000 RMB package covering admission, registration, visa, medical checkup, insurance, tuition and hostel. From Year 2 onwards the annual cost is 28,600 RMB (tuition 26,000 + hostel 1,000 + visa/insurance 1,600). Application fee is 1,000 RMB (separate).
All-inclusive package
Includes all first-year costs
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance
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Visa + Insurance
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Included | Included | Incl. in package | 37,000 RMB |
| Year 2 | 26,000 RMB | 1,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,600 RMB |
| Year 3 | 26,000 RMB | 1,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,600 RMB |
| Year 4 | 26,000 RMB | 1,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,600 RMB |
| Year 5 | 26,000 RMB | 1,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,600 RMB |
| Year 6 (Internship) | 26,000 RMB | 1,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,600 RMB |
| Total (6 Years) | ~180,000 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Total 6-year MBBS cost: approximately RMB 1,80,000 (Year 1: 37,000 + Years 2-6: 28,600 x 5).
- •Application fee of 1,000 RMB is non-refundable and paid separately.
- •Year 6 internship may be completed in China or home country at the same 28,600 RMB fee.
- •Fees exclude air tickets, food, stationery and personal expenses.
Scholarships
Coverage
5,000-15,000 RMB/year
Eligibility
All enrolled international students based on annual academic performance
Coverage
Partial tuition reduction
Eligibility
Applicants via the SICAS platform
Coverage
20,000-25,000 RMB/year
Eligibility
Outstanding students at Jiangxi universities
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gannan MU Performance Scholarship | University Merit | 5,000-15,000 RMB/year | All enrolled international students based on annual academic performance |
| SICAS University Scholarship | University / SICAS | Partial tuition reduction | Applicants via the SICAS platform |
| Jiangxi Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial Government | 20,000-25,000 RMB/year | Outstanding students at Jiangxi universities |
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By the Numbers
12,400+
Total Students
2,389
Faculty
142
Professors
309
Associate Professors
47
Research Laboratories
Why Gannan Medical University Is Worth Considering?
- 1Only dedicated full-time medical university in Jiangxi Province
- 280+ years of medical education history (founded 1941)
- 3Extensive clinical network: 13 hospitals + 60 practice + 80 internship bases
- 4Gradual HSK progression (no HSK at entry, HSK-4 by Year 3)
- 5Performance scholarship of 5,000-15,000 RMB/year for all enrolled students
- 6PMC/PMDC, WHO and ECFMG recognised
- 7Muslim canteen and gender-separated hostels
- 8Annual cost from Year 2: just 28,600 RMB
- 9Year 6 internship in China or home country at same fee
- 10Direct flights from Ganzhou to 9 major Chinese cities
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
Gannan Medical University - the only dedicated medical university in Jiangxi Province - offers PMC/PMDC, WHO and ECFMG recognised MBBS with a gradual HSK progression, Muslim canteen, 60 practice hospitals plus 80 internship bases, and total 6-year cost of ~1,80,000 RMB. Titans Abroad handles your complete application, JW202, visa processing and group travel to Ganzhou.
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Pre-Admission Letter
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Visa Processing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gannan Medical University PMDC approved?
Yes. Gannan MU is PMC/PMDC approved and Pakistani graduates are eligible to sit the NRE/NLE licensing examination after completing the 6-year MBBS. Gannan MU is also WHO listed, ECFMG recognised, and registered in WDOMS.
Is Gannan MU MOE listed?
No. Gannan MU 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 by Year 3. Pakistani graduates remain eligible for the PMDC/PMC licensing examination via PMDC recognition.
What is the HSK requirement at Gannan MU?
Gannan MU has a gradual HSK progression: no HSK at entry, HSK Level 3 by the end of Year 1, and HSK Level 4 by Year 3 before clinical rotations begin. This is more accessible than universities requiring HSK-4 within Year 1.
What is the total cost of MBBS at Gannan MU for 6 years?
The total 6-year MBBS cost is approximately RMB 1,80,000 (Year 1 all-inclusive 37,000 RMB; Years 2-6 at 28,600 RMB each). The 1,000 RMB application fee is paid separately. Fees exclude food, air tickets and personal expenses.
Does Gannan MU have halal food on campus?
Yes. A Muslim canteen is available inside the campus, supporting Pakistani, Bangladeshi and other Muslim South Asian students.
Can the Year 6 internship be done in home country?
Yes. Students can complete the Year 6 internship in China or in their home country. The same annual fee of 28,600 RMB applies regardless of location.
What is unique about Gannan MU's status in Jiangxi?
Gannan MU is the only dedicated full-time undergraduate medical university in Jiangxi Province, giving it a unique provincial role in medical education and a strong regional clinical network across affiliated and practice hospitals.
How extensive is Gannan MU's clinical network?
Gannan MU has 3 directly affiliated hospitals, 8-10 indirectly affiliated hospitals, 60 practice hospitals and 80 internship bases - one of the most extensive clinical networks at any non-MOE Chinese medical university.
Can Indian students study MBBS at Gannan MU? 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 Gannan MU? 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.