Hubei University of Science and Technology (HBUST) - MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Eligibility & Admissions 2026
About the University
Founded
1937 (Medical 1965)
International Students
300+
Clinical Network
13 + 8 hospitals · ~10,000 beds
Pakistani Food
Pakistani food restaurant on campus
Hubei University of Science and Technology (HBUST) was established in 1937 through Puqi Normal School, with its medical lineage stemming from Xianning Medical College (founded 1965). The 2002 merger of Xianning Medical College with Xianning Teachers College formed Xianning University, renamed HBUST in December 2011. The university is a pilot institution for the Hubei Outstanding Doctor Education and Training Plan.
HBUST operates two campuses (Wenquan and Xian'an) spanning 1,861 acres with 20,000+ students (300+ international, 300+ graduate). Faculty include 1,800+ members with 170+ senior professionals and 420+ doctorate holders. The library spans 42,790 square metres with 2.1 million volumes; medical equipment is valued at 181 million RMB. The university houses 23 schools across 10+ academic disciplines with international partnerships including USC, Coventry, Heidelberg and NanYang Polytechnic.
The international MBBS programme is PMDC approved, WHO listed, and ECFMG, WDOMS and FAIMER recognised, with the first batch graduating in 2015. HBUST has one of the largest clinical training networks among non-MOE universities: 13 affiliated hospitals plus 8 teaching hospitals (~10,000+ combined beds). VIP 2-sharing rooms and a Pakistani food restaurant on campus make daily life comfortable for South Asian students.
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
3 Hospitals
HBUST'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 within Year 1. Students who fail HSK-4 cannot progress to the 5-year clinical medicine curriculum and must continue with language study, transfer or withdraw. From Year 2 onwards medical subjects are taught primarily in English with Chinese support.
Clinical training utilises 13 affiliated hospitals plus 8 teaching hospitals (~10,000+ combined beds) - one of the largest networks among non-MOE universities. The First Affiliated Hospital (Xianning Central Hospital) is a Grade 3A national general hospital with 1,200 beds across 45 departments and serves as the premier clinical training facility. HBUST is a pilot institution for the Hubei Outstanding Doctor Education and Training Plan.
Faculty strength: Pilot institution for the Hubei Outstanding Doctor Education and Training Plan, with 23 schools across 10+ disciplines.
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
One of the largest clinical training networks among non-MOE universities: 13 affiliated + 8 teaching hospitals with ~10,000+ combined beds.
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the program.
First Affiliated Hospital (Xianning Central Hospital)
Grade 3A national general hospital · founded 1966 · 201.74 acres · 45 departments · 1,200 beds · primary clinical training
Second Affiliated Hospital
Grade 2A national general hospital · founded 1965 · 26 departments · 320 beds
Additional Network
13 affiliated + 8 teaching hospitals · ~10,000+ combined beds
Xianning City and Campus Environment
City
Xianning, Hubei (3,000 years history)
To Wuhan
20 minutes by high-speed rail
To Wuhan Tianhe Airport
Under 1 hour
Climate
Subtropical monsoon · ~16.8°C average
Xianning is a 3,000-year-old city in southeastern Hubei Province, bordering Jiangxi and Hunan and serving as Hubei's southern gateway. The city is culturally known as the City of Osmanthus, City of Nan Bamboo and City of Tea. The Beijing-Guangzhou rail line and Wuhan-Guangzhou high-speed railway both pass through Xianning, making Wuhan reachable in 20 minutes by high-speed train and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport accessible in under 1 hour.
The HBUST campus features bamboo forests, osmanthus trees, weeping willows and Lanyue Lake - a scenic environment that complements the academic facilities. The climate is subtropical continental monsoon with an annual average of around 16.8°C across four distinct seasons. A Pakistani food restaurant and canteen on campus directly serves South Asian Muslim student needs.
Student life: VIP 2-sharing hostels, Pakistani food restaurant on campus, scenic bamboo and lake setting, and broad scholarship coverage reaching 30% of students.
Xianning - the 3,000-year-old Hubei city 20 minutes by HSR from Wuhan that hosts Hubei University of Science and Technology.
Wuhan - the major central China hub 20 minutes from HBUST by high-speed rail.
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
MOE Listed vs Non-MOE: What it Means for You
HBUST 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) requiring HSK-4 within Year 1. PMDC, WHO, ECFMG, WDOMS 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-4 Within Year 1
HSK Level 4 must be passed within Year 1 per Ministry of Education rules. Students unable to pass cannot progress to the 5-year Clinical Medicine curriculum and must continue language study, transfer to another institution or withdraw. Year 1 is dedicated to Chinese language study; pre-departure preparation reduces pressure.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Recognition
HBUST is 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-4 within Year 1 |
| Intake | Autumn (September) |
| Year 1 All-In | 26,500 RMB (21,500 on arrival after 5,000 deposit) |
| Annual Cost (Year 2-6) | 20,000 RMB + government fees (tuition 16,000 + hostel 4,000 + visa/insurance 1,600) |
| Total 6-Year Cost (core) | ~1,26,500 RMB + government fees |
| Application Fee | 1,500 RMB (separate) |
| Security Deposit | 5,000 RMB (deducted from Year 1; non-refundable) |
| Hostel | VIP 2-sharing rooms on campus |
| Pakistani Food | Pakistani food restaurant on campus |
Recognitions & Approvals: What This Means
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Fee Structure
MBBS Clinical Medicine (English Medium · 6 Years)
Year 1 is a 26,500 RMB package covering admission, registration, visa, medical checkup, insurance, tuition, hostel and government fees (21,500 RMB paid on arrival after the 5,000 RMB security deposit is deducted). From Year 2 onwards the core annual cost is 20,000 RMB plus government fees at actual market rates (tuition 16,000 + hostel 4,000 + visa/insurance 1,600). Application fee is 1,500 RMB (separate).
All-inclusive (incl. 5,000 RMB security deposit)
21,500 RMB on arrival after deposit deduction
Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market)
Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market)
Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market)
Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market)
Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market)
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Included | Included | Incl. in package | 26,500 RMB |
| Year 2 | 16,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market) | 20,000 RMB |
| Year 3 | 16,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market) | 20,000 RMB |
| Year 4 | 16,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market) | 20,000 RMB |
| Year 5 | 16,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market) | 20,000 RMB |
| Year 6 (Internship) | 16,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance (+ government fees at market) | 20,000 RMB |
| Total (6 Years) | ~126,500 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Core 6-year MBBS cost: approximately RMB 1,26,500 (Year 1: 26,500 + Years 2-6: 20,000 x 5).
- •Government fees (Years 2-6) are paid separately at actual market rates and are additional to the core total.
- •Security deposit of 5,000 RMB is non-refundable and deducted from Year 1 package.
- •Books fee of 500 RMB is paid in Year 1 only.
- •Application fee of 1,500 RMB is paid separately.
- •All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Scholarships
Coverage
100,000 RMB (total awards distributed)
Eligibility
30% of enrolled international students (merit-based)
Coverage
Up to 50,000 RMB/year
Eligibility
Top 1-5% of international students (one of the highest annual values in this guide)
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBUST University Scholarship | University / Government | 100,000 RMB (total awards distributed) | 30% of enrolled international students (merit-based) |
| Hubei Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial Government | Up to 50,000 RMB/year | Top 1-5% of international students (one of the highest annual values in this guide) |
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By the Numbers
20,000+ (300+ international)
Students
1,800+
Faculty
170+
Senior Professionals
420+
Doctorate Holders
181M RMB
Medical Equipment
Why Hubei University of Science and Technology Is Worth Considering?
- 1Broad scholarship coverage (30% of students receive University Scholarship)
- 2One of largest clinical training networks among non-MOE universities
- 3Grade 3A First Affiliated Hospital with 1,200 beds
- 420 minutes by high-speed train to Wuhan; under 1 hour to Wuhan Tianhe Airport
- 5PMDC approved with WHO/ECFMG/WDOMS/FAIMER recognition
- 6Pakistani food restaurant on campus
- 7Beautiful scenic campus with bamboo, osmanthus and Lanyue Lake
- 8Pilot institution for Hubei Outstanding Doctor Education and Training Plan
- 9Hubei Provincial Government Scholarship up to 50,000 RMB/year for top students
- 10VIP 2-sharing hostel rooms
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
Hubei University of Science and Technology (HBUST) offers PMDC, WHO, ECFMG, WDOMS and FAIMER recognised English-medium MBBS (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) just 20 minutes by HSR from Wuhan, with 13 affiliated + 8 teaching hospitals (~10,000 beds), Pakistani food restaurant on campus, VIP 2-sharing rooms, and ~1,26,500 RMB core 6-year cost. Titans Abroad handles your complete application, JW202, visa processing and travel to Xianning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hubei University of Science and Technology (HBUST) PMDC approved?
Yes. HBUST is PMDC approved and graduates are eligible for the NRE/NLE exam. Always verify current NOC status before application. HBUST is also WHO listed, ECFMG recognised, WDOMS registered and FAIMER listed.
What is the total 6-year cost at HBUST?
Based on the official fee structure, the estimated core total across all 6 years is approximately RMB 1,26,500 (Year 1: 26,500 + Years 2-6: 20,000 x 5). Government fees (Years 2-6) at actual market rates, books, food, electricity and personal expenses are additional. The 1,500 RMB application fee is paid separately.
How do HBUST scholarships work?
Merit-based awards. The Hubei Provincial Government Scholarship covers up to 50,000 RMB annually for the top 1-5% of students (one of the highest annual values in this guide). The HBUST University Scholarship distributes 100,000 RMB total to 30% of enrolled international students.
Is Pakistani food available at HBUST?
Yes. A Pakistani food restaurant and canteen is available on campus, making HBUST particularly practical for Pakistani students. Combined with VIP 2-sharing hostel rooms, daily life is comfortable for South Asian Muslim students.
How close is HBUST to Wuhan?
Xianning is approximately 70 km from Wuhan and only 20 minutes away by high-speed train. Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is accessible in under 1 hour, making HBUST one of the most Wuhan-accessible non-MOE university cities.
What is the 5,000 RMB security deposit?
The 5,000 RMB security deposit is paid after receiving the pre-admission notice and is deducted from the Year 1 package (so the on-arrival payment is 21,500 RMB instead of 26,500). The deposit is non-refundable.
Is HBUST MOE listed?
No. HBUST is not on China's MOE list for English-medium MBBS programmes. The programme is English-medium (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) and HSK-4 is required within Year 1. Pakistani graduates remain eligible for PMDC/PMC licensing via PMDC recognition.
What is the HSK requirement at HBUST?
HSK Level 4 must be passed within Year 1 per Ministry of Education rules. Students unable to pass cannot progress to the 5-year Clinical Medicine curriculum and must continue with language study, transfer to another university, or withdraw.
Can Indian students study MBBS at HBUST? 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 HBUST? 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.