Hubei Polytechnic University (HBPU) - MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Eligibility & Admissions 2026
About the University
Founded
1975
International Students
500+ from 20+ nationalities
Clinical Network
4+4+7 hospitals + 6 community + 4 resident bases
6-Year Cost
~1,31,000 RMB (lowest tier)
Hubei Polytechnic University (HBPU) was founded in 1975 as Huangshi Engineering College and is a government-owned comprehensive higher education institution. HBPU has offered medical education since 2004 and accepted international students since 2015. The university operates 21 schools across 8 disciplines with 18,243 full-time undergraduates and 1,105 faculty members (115 professors). Total fixed assets are valued at 1.256 billion RMB.
HBPU is ranked 137 among Chinese medical universities and in the global top 1,000. The university hosts 500+ international students from 20+ nationalities. International MBBS recognition includes PMDC/PMC approval, WHO listing, and ECFMG, WCAME, WFME, FAIMER and WDOMS recognition. The clinical network is one of the strongest among non-MOE universities: 4 affiliated hospitals, 4 teaching hospitals, 7 practice hospitals, 6 community health bases and 4 national/provincial standardised resident training bases.
The campus is backed by Qinglong Mountain and surrounded by Cihu Lake - one of the most naturally scenic settings among non-MOE universities. Halal food is served at a dedicated Muslim cafe on campus and at Muslim hotels outside the main gate. Apartment-style accommodation includes private shower/bathroom, air conditioning and shared kitchens. Total 6-year cost of ~1,31,000 RMB is among the lowest in China.
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
4 Hospitals
HBPU's 6-year Clinical Medicine MBBS programme is English-medium (Year 1 is a Chinese language foundation year): Year 1 is dedicated to Chinese language study with HSK-4 required by year-end to progress to the 5-year clinical curriculum, and HSK-5 required before graduation. Students who already hold a valid HSK-4 certificate at application may enter Year 2 directly as a 5-year programme (subject to migration charges and a September 10th submission deadline) - a useful option for applicants with prior Chinese language preparation.
Clinical training utilises 4 affiliated hospitals (including Huangshi Aikang Hospital, Maternal and Child Health Hospital, and Daye City People's Hospital), 4 teaching hospitals, 7 practice hospitals, 6 community health practice bases, and 4 standardised resident training bases (2 national + 2 Hubei provincial). The Year 6 internship may be completed in China at full fee or in the student's home country at half tuition.
Faculty strength: Faculty span 21 schools across 8 disciplines with 50 laboratories valued at 138 million RMB.
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
4 affiliated + 4 teaching + 7 practice hospitals + 6 community bases + 4 standardised resident training bases - one of the strongest clinical networks among non-MOE universities.
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the program.
Huangshi Aikang Hospital
Third-level general hospital · primary clinical training
Huangshi Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Third-level specialist hospital
Daye City People's Hospital
Third-level hospital in nearby city
Additional Network
4 teaching + 7 practice hospitals + 6 community health bases + 2 national + 2 Hubei provincial standardised resident training bases
Huangshi City and Campus Environment
City
Huangshi, Hubei (Yangtze River)
To Wuhan
~50 km · under 1 hour by HSR
Campus Setting
Backed by Qinglong Mountain · Cihu Lake nearby
Living Cost
~700-1,000 RMB/month
Huangshi is a prefecture-level city in southeastern Hubei Province with over 2.4 million residents, historically recognised as the origin of China's bronze culture. Huangshi sits along the southwestern bank of the Yangtze River, approximately 50 km from Wuhan with strong connectivity: high-speed rail and major highways make Wuhan reachable in under an hour. Living costs are significantly lower than in major Chinese metropolitan areas.
The HBPU campus is backed by Qinglong Mountain and surrounded by Cihu Lake - one of the most naturally scenic settings among non-MOE Chinese universities. Student accommodations are apartment-style with air conditioning, private shower/bathroom, internet, shared kitchens, dining rooms, fridges and washing machines. The campus features 5 dining halls, a dedicated Muslim cafe, sports ground, new stadium, computer centre, music hall and campus broadcasting system.
Student life: Scenic Qinglong Mountain + Cihu Lake campus setting, dedicated Muslim cafe, apartment-style rooms with private bathrooms, and 50 km from Wuhan.
Huangshi - the southeastern Hubei city 50 km from Wuhan that hosts Hubei Polytechnic University.
Cihu Lake surrounds the HBPU campus - one of the most naturally scenic settings among non-MOE Chinese universities.
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
MOE Listed vs Non-MOE: What it Means for You
HBPU 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-4 by end of Year 1 to progress and HSK-5 before graduation. PMDC/PMC, WHO, ECFMG, WCAME, WFME, FAIMER and WDOMS 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-4 to Progress, HSK-5 to Graduate
HBPU's Year 1 is dedicated to Chinese language study, with HSK-4 required by year-end to progress to the 5-year clinical curriculum. HSK-5 is required before graduation. Students who already hold a valid HSK-4 certificate at application may enter Year 2 directly as a 5-year programme (with migration charges; September 10th submission deadline) - useful for applicants with prior Chinese language preparation.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Recognition
HBPU is PMDC/PMC 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 · 80 seats/intake |
| Medium | English Medium (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) · HSK-4 to progress · HSK-5 to graduate |
| Intake | Autumn (September) |
| Year 1 All-In | 33,000 RMB |
| Annual Cost (Year 2-6) | 19,600 RMB (tuition 15,000 + hostel 3,000 + visa/insurance 1,600) |
| Total 6-Year Cost | ~1,31,000 RMB (among lowest in China) |
| Application Fee | 2,000 RMB (separate, non-refundable) |
| Skip Year 1 Option | Valid HSK-4 holders may enter Year 2 (5-year program with migration charges) |
| Year 6 Abroad | Half tuition if internship completed outside China |
Recognitions & Approvals: What This Means
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Fee Structure
MBBS Clinical Medicine (English Medium · 6 Years)
Year 1 is an all-inclusive 33,000 RMB package covering tuition, hostel, registration, medical insurance, visa extension and medical checkup. From Year 2 onwards the annual cost is 19,600 RMB (tuition 15,000 + hostel 3,000 + visa/insurance 1,600). Half tuition applies in Year 6 if internship is completed outside China. Application fee is 2,000 RMB (separate).
All-inclusive package
All first-year admin items bundled
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance · half tuition if abroad
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Included | Included | Incl. in package | 33,000 RMB |
| Year 2 | 15,000 RMB | 3,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 19,600 RMB |
| Year 3 | 15,000 RMB | 3,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 19,600 RMB |
| Year 4 | 15,000 RMB | 3,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 19,600 RMB |
| Year 5 | 15,000 RMB | 3,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 19,600 RMB |
| Year 6 (Internship) | 15,000 RMB | 3,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance · half tuition if abroad | 19,600 RMB |
| Total (6 Years) | ~131,000 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Total 6-year MBBS cost: approximately RMB 1,31,000 - among the lowest 6-year totals in China.
- •Application fee of 2,000 RMB is non-refundable and paid separately.
- •If Year 6 internship is completed outside China, half tuition applies.
- •Semester-based payment is available from Year 2 onwards.
- •Excluded: food, electricity, air tickets, bedding.
Scholarships
Coverage
2,000-5,000 RMB/year
Eligibility
Enrolled international students based on annual academic results
Coverage
10,000 RMB/year (undergraduates)
Eligibility
Hubei university students (apply Feb-Jun)
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBPU Performance Scholarship | University Merit | 2,000-5,000 RMB/year | Enrolled international students based on annual academic results |
| Hubei Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial Government | 10,000 RMB/year (undergraduates) | Hubei university students (apply Feb-Jun) |
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By the Numbers
18,243
Full-time Undergraduates
1,105 (115 professors)
Faculty
500+ from 20+ nationalities
International Students
50 (138M RMB equipment)
Laboratories
137 (medical) · Top 1,000 global
China Ranking
Why Hubei Polytechnic University Is Worth Considering?
- 1Among lowest-cost MBBS programmes in China (~1,31,000 RMB for 6 years)
- 2PMDC approval with WHO/ECFMG/WCAME/WFME recognition
- 3One of the strongest clinical networks among non-MOE universities
- 4500+ international students from 20+ nationalities
- 5Ranked 137 in China · top 1,000 globally
- 6Scenic Qinglong Mountain + Cihu Lake campus setting
- 750 km from Wuhan (under 1 hour by HSR)
- 8Year 6 internship flexibility (China or home country, half tuition abroad)
- 9Dedicated Muslim cafe and halal food availability
- 10Skip Year 1 option for valid HSK-4 holders (5-year programme)
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
Hubei Polytechnic University (HBPU) offers PMDC, WHO, ECFMG, WCAME and WFME recognised English-medium MBBS (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) at among the lowest costs in China (~1,31,000 RMB total 6-year), on a scenic Qinglong Mountain campus 50 km from Wuhan with dedicated Muslim cafe and Year 6 abroad option at half tuition. Titans Abroad handles your complete application, JW202, visa processing and travel to Huangshi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hubei Polytechnic University (HBPU) PMDC approved?
Yes. HBPU is PMDC/PMC approved. Pakistani graduates are eligible to sit the NRE/NLE licensing examination after completing the MBBS programme. HBPU is also WHO listed, ECFMG recognised, WCAME, WFME, FAIMER and WDOMS recognised.
Is HBPU MOE listed?
No. HBPU 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-4 by end of Year 1 to progress and HSK-5 before graduation.
What is the HSK requirement at HBPU?
HSK-4 must be passed by end of Year 1 to progress to the 5-year clinical curriculum. HSK-5 is required before graduation to receive the degree. Year 1 is dedicated to Chinese language study to prepare students for HSK-4.
Can students skip Year 1 with an existing HSK-4?
Yes. Students who already hold a valid HSK-4 certificate at application may enter Year 2 directly as a 5-year programme (subject to migration charges). The HSK-4 certificate submission deadline is September 10th annually.
What is the total cost of MBBS at HBPU for 6 years?
The total 6-year MBBS cost is approximately RMB 1,31,000 - among the lowest in China (Year 1: 33,000 + Years 2-6: 19,600 x 5). The 2,000 RMB application fee is paid separately. Fees exclude food, electricity, bedding and air tickets.
Can the Year 6 internship be done abroad?
Yes. The Year 6 internship may be completed in China at full fee or in the student's home country at half tuition.
Does HBPU have halal food?
Yes. A dedicated Muslim cafe is available on campus and Muslim hotels outside the main gate serve halal meals. Combined with apartment-style rooms with private bathrooms and shared floor kitchens, HBPU is practical for Pakistani and other Muslim South Asian students.
What is the HBPU campus environment like?
The HBPU campus is backed by Qinglong Mountain and surrounded by Cihu Lake - one of the most naturally scenic settings among non-MOE universities. Facilities include 50 laboratories, 5 dining halls, sports ground, new stadium, computer centre and music hall.
Can Indian students study MBBS at HBPU? 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 HBPU? 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.