Guizhou Medical University (GZMU) - MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Eligibility & Admissions 2026
About the University
Founded
1938 (1 of 9 original national medical colleges)
International Students
300+ from 11+ countries
Affiliated Hospitals
4 + 8 non-affiliated + 23 teaching
Climate Advantage
Mild year-round (15°C avg)
Guizhou Medical University (GZMU) was founded in 1938 and is one of nine original national medical colleges established in China. The institution transitioned from national to provincial administration in 2008 and received its current name in 2015. GZMU is a Provincial Key University and the only institution in Guizhou Province offering the full spectrum of medical training from undergraduate through doctoral level.
GZMU has 22,300+ full-time students including 2,100+ graduate students and 300+ international students from 11+ countries, and has trained over 58,500 graduates since inception. Faculty strength includes 390 staff with doctoral degrees and 1,603 with senior professional titles across 4 national-level and 22 provincial-level research platforms.
The international MBBS programme is PMC/PMDC A-List approved, WHO listed and ECFMG recognised. GZMU operates 4 directly affiliated hospitals (including the Affiliated Hospital of GZMU - the province's busiest), 8 non-affiliated hospitals, 23 teaching hospitals and 140+ practical teaching bases. Halal food is available on campus, and Guiyang's mild year-round climate provides one of the most comfortable environments in China for South Asian and Middle Eastern students.
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
4 Hospitals
GZMU'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. This staged approach is among the most accessible language policies in this guide. The university is the only institution in Guizhou Province offering the full medical training pathway from undergraduate through doctoral level, ensuring research-active faculty teach the curriculum.
Clinical training is centred at the Affiliated Hospital of GZMU - the busiest hospital in Guizhou Province - alongside the Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Wudang Hospital, Stomatology Hospital, 8 non-affiliated hospitals, 23 teaching hospitals and 140+ practical teaching bases. The primary affiliated hospital's heavy patient flow provides exposure to high-acuity clinical scenarios that many smaller-network universities cannot offer.
Faculty strength: Only institution in Guizhou offering Bachelor-to-Doctorate medical training; faculty include 390 doctorate holders across 4 national and 22 provincial research platforms.
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
GZMU's primary affiliated hospital is the busiest in Guizhou Province - providing exposure to high-acuity clinical scenarios across 4 directly affiliated and 31+ partner institutions.
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the program.
Affiliated Hospital of GZMU
Province's busiest hospital · handles the heaviest patient flow and most complex cases in Guizhou Province
Affiliated Cancer Hospital of GZMU
Specialised oncology training centre
Affiliated Wudang Hospital and Stomatology Hospital
Additional directly affiliated facilities
8 Non-Affiliated Hospitals + 23 Teaching Hospitals
Plus 140+ practical teaching bases across Guiyang and Guizhou Province
Guiyang City and Campus Environment
City
Guiyang, Guizhou
Recognition
China's National Forest City · 85%+ green
Climate
Mild year-round · ~15°C annual mean · Summer Resort of China
Airport
Guiyang Longdongbao International (KWE)
Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou Province and is designated as China's National Forest City with over 85% green coverage. The location features an exceptionally mild climate with an annual average temperature of around 15°C - summers range 22-26°C while winters rarely drop below freezing, earning Guiyang recognition as the Summer Resort of China. This climate is significantly more comfortable for South Asian and Middle Eastern students than northern Chinese university cities.
Guiyang's distinctive karst topography features mountains, caves and water features. Transportation includes Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport and high-speed rail connections to Chongqing, Chengdu, Kunming and Guangzhou. The city hosts the annual China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week, reinforcing its international education orientation. GZMU campuses offer in-campus hostels (2-4 students per room with individual bathrooms, study desks, wardrobes and balconies), halal food options, modern simulation centres and high-speed campus-wide internet.
Student life: Hostels with individual bathrooms and balconies, halal food options, mild year-round climate and Guiyang's National Forest City designation provide exceptional living quality.
Guiyang - China's National Forest City with 85%+ green coverage and mild year-round climate; home to Guizhou Medical University.
Guizhou Province's distinctive karst topography - the broader natural setting around GZMU.
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
MOE Listed vs Non-MOE: What it Means for You
GZMU 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 A-List, 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
GZMU has one of the most gradual HSK progressions among non-MOE universities. HSK-4 is not required at entry or in Year 1 - students must pass HSK-3 by end of Year 1 and HSK-4 by Year 3, before clinical rotations begin. Pre-departure Mandarin preparation is recommended but not at HSK-4 level.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Recognition
GZMU holds PMC/PMDC A-List approval - 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 | 36,000 RMB (includes 2,000 application fee) |
| Annual Cost (Year 2-6) | 28,200 RMB (tuition 25,000 + hostel 2,000 + visa/insurance 1,200) |
| Total 6-Year Cost | ~1,75,000 RMB |
| Application Fee | 2,000 RMB (included in Year 1 package) |
| Clinical Training | 4 affiliated + 8 non-affiliated + 23 teaching hospitals |
| Universal Merit Scholarship | 5,000 RMB/year for all enrolled students |
Recognitions & Approvals: What This Means
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Fee Structure
MBBS Clinical Medicine (English Medium · 6 Years)
Year 1 is an all-inclusive 36,000 RMB package covering admission, registration, visa, medical checkup, insurance, tuition and hostel (the 2,000 RMB application fee is included in this package). From Year 2 onwards the annual cost is 28,200 RMB (tuition 25,000 + hostel 2,000 + visa/insurance 1,200).
All-inclusive package (includes application fee)
Includes all first-year costs
Visa + Insurance
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Visa + Insurance
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Included | Included | Incl. in package | 36,000 RMB |
| Year 2 | 25,000 RMB | 2,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,200 RMB |
| Year 3 | 25,000 RMB | 2,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,200 RMB |
| Year 4 | 25,000 RMB | 2,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,200 RMB |
| Year 5 | 25,000 RMB | 2,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,200 RMB |
| Year 6 (Internship) | 25,000 RMB | 2,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 28,200 RMB |
| Total (6 Years) | ~177,000 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Total 6-year MBBS cost: approximately RMB 1,75,000 (Year 1: 36,000 + Years 2-6: 28,200 x 5).
- •Application fee of 2,000 RMB is included in the Year 1 package.
- •All enrolled international students receive a universal 5,000 RMB merit scholarship annually.
- •Air ticket, food, stationery and other personal expenses are not included.
Scholarships
Coverage
5,000 RMB/year
Eligibility
All enrolled international students (merit-based)
Coverage
20,000-25,000 RMB/year
Eligibility
Outstanding students at Guizhou universities
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| GZMU Excellence Scholarship | University Merit | 5,000 RMB/year | All enrolled international students (merit-based) |
| Guizhou Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial Government | 20,000-25,000 RMB/year | Outstanding students at Guizhou universities |
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By the Numbers
22,300+
Total Students
2,100+
Graduate Students
300+ from 11+ countries
International Students
390
Doctoral Faculty
1,603
Senior Title Faculty
Why Guizhou Medical University Is Worth Considering?
- 11 of 9 original national medical colleges in China (founded 1938)
- 2Only provincial key medical university in Guizhou with full Bachelor-to-Doctorate pathway
- 3PMC/PMDC A-List approved with WHO and ECFMG recognition
- 4Manageable HSK progression (HSK-3 Year 1, HSK-4 Year 3)
- 5Extensive clinical network: 4 affiliated + 8 non-affiliated + 23 teaching hospitals
- 6Guiyang's National Forest City designation with 85%+ green coverage
- 7Mild year-round climate (~15°C average) - Summer Resort of China
- 8Universal 5,000 RMB merit scholarship for all enrolled international students
- 957 national/provincial research awards since 2011; Karolinska partnership
- 10Total cost ~1,75,000 RMB with all-inclusive Year 1 package
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
Guizhou Medical University (GZMU) - one of 9 original national medical colleges (1938) - offers PMC/PMDC A-List, WHO and ECFMG recognised English-medium MBBS (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) in Guiyang's National Forest City climate, with gradual HSK progression, province's busiest affiliated hospital, universal 5,000 RMB scholarship, and ~1,75,000 RMB total 6-year cost. Titans Abroad handles your complete application, JW202, visa processing and travel to Guiyang.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guizhou Medical University (GZMU) PMDC approved?
Yes. GZMU holds PMC/PMDC A-List approval - Pakistani graduates are eligible to sit the NRE/NLE licensing examination after completing the 6-year MBBS. GZMU is also WHO listed, ECFMG recognised, and WDOMS registered.
Is GZMU MOE listed?
No. GZMU is not on the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) English-medium MBBS list. 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. Pakistani graduates remain eligible for the PMDC/PMC licensing examination via PMC A-List recognition.
What is the HSK requirement at GZMU?
HSK-4 is not required at entry or in Year 1. Students must pass HSK-3 by the end of Year 1 and HSK-4 by Year 3 before clinical rotations - one of the most gradual progressions in this guide.
What is the total cost of MBBS at GZMU for 6 years?
The total 6-year MBBS cost is approximately RMB 1,75,000 (Year 1 all-inclusive 36,000 RMB; Years 2-6 at 28,200 RMB each). The 2,000 RMB application fee is included in the Year 1 package. Fees exclude food, air tickets and personal expenses.
Is Guiyang a comfortable city for South Asian students?
Yes. Guiyang's annual average temperature of around 15°C with mild winters provides significantly more comfortable conditions than northern China university cities. It is designated as China's National Forest City with over 85% green coverage and is known as the Summer Resort of China.
What is special about GZMU's primary affiliated hospital?
The Affiliated Hospital of GZMU handles the heaviest patient flow and most complex cases in Guizhou Province, providing exposure to high-acuity clinical scenarios that many smaller-network universities cannot offer. GZMU also operates the Affiliated Cancer, Wudang and Stomatology Hospitals.
Does GZMU have halal food?
Yes. Halal food options are available on campus, supporting students from Pakistan, the Middle East, Africa and other Muslim regions. Hostels accommodate 2-4 students with individual bathrooms, study desks, wardrobes and balconies.
Do all GZMU students receive a scholarship?
Yes. All enrolled international students receive the GZMU Excellence Scholarship of 5,000 RMB per year, and the Guizhou Provincial Government Scholarship may be applied for separately.
Can Indian students study MBBS at GZMU? 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 GZMU? 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.