North Sichuan Medical University (NSMU) - MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Eligibility & Admissions 2026
About the University
Founded
1951
International Students Since
2001 (400+ enrolled)
Clinical Network
24 + 55 hospitals (5,000+ flagship beds)
Imaging Faculty
1 of 5 oldest in China
North Sichuan Medical University (NSMU, also North Sichuan Medical College) was established in 1951 and is a provincial government medical university located in Nanchong, Sichuan Province. NSMU has accepted international students since 2001 and currently hosts 400+ international students from Pakistan, India, Tajikistan, Palestine, Kenya and other countries.
NSMU is notable for housing one of China's 5 oldest medical imaging faculties - the radiology programme is nationally recognised. Other specialties include laboratory medicine, stomatology, anaesthesiology, nursing, integrated TCM, forensics, ophthalmology and biomedical sciences. The university has earned 52 academic prizes including 28 provincial awards and ranked first in Sichuan Province scientific achievement (2003), with 3,100+ published research papers (54 SCI/EI indexed).
NSMU is PMDC/PMC recognised, WHO listed, and ECFMG, WFME and WCAME approved. The university has 24 directly affiliated hospitals + 55 teaching/internship hospitals. The flagship First Affiliated Hospital is a National Class A Grade III institution with 5,000+ teaching beds. IMPORTANT: NSMU was removed from China's MOE list for 2026-2027 - Indian (NMC) and Bangladeshi (BMDC) students must verify current recognition before enrolling, as both councils typically require MOE-listed status.
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
3 Hospitals
NSMU's 6-year Clinical Medicine MBBS programme is English-taught with Chinese language foundation in Year 1 and a three-stage HSK progression (HSK-3 by end Year 1, HSK-4 before Year 6, HSK-5 before graduation). One of the university's most distinctive academic strengths is its medical imaging faculty - one of only 5 oldest such faculties in China, with state-of-the-art equipment and specialised radiology training across the affiliated hospital network.
Clinical training utilises 24 directly affiliated hospitals + 55 teaching and internship hospitals - one of the most extensive clinical networks for non-MOE universities. The flagship First Affiliated Hospital is a National Class A Grade III institution with 5,000+ teaching beds. NSMU has 24 years of international medical education experience since 2001 with on-campus dedicated Indian coordinator and management office.
Faculty strength: One of China's 5 oldest medical imaging faculties - specialised radiology training not widely available at comparable prices.
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
24 directly affiliated + 55 teaching/internship hospitals - one of the most extensive clinical networks for non-MOE universities, anchored by a 5,000+ bed flagship hospital.
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the program.
First Affiliated Hospital of NSMU
National Class A Grade III · 5,000+ teaching beds · flagship clinical training site
Nanchong Central Hospital + Bazhong, Suining, Mianyang 404, Guang'an Hospitals
Notable additional affiliated hospitals across Sichuan
Total Network
24 directly affiliated + 55 teaching and internship hospitals across Sichuan Province
Nanchong City and Campus Environment
City
Nanchong, Sichuan (2nd largest in province)
Heritage
Origin of Three Kingdoms Culture
Climate
Humid subtropical · mild winters · 30-35°C summers
To Chengdu
~300 km · rail and road
Nanchong is the second largest city in Sichuan Province with a population of approximately 6.3 million, located 300 km northeast of Chengdu. It is historically significant as the origin of Three Kingdoms Culture and offers a humid subtropical climate with hot summers (30-35°C) and mild winters (rarely below 0°C). Cost of living is approximately 800-1,000 RMB/month for food, and Nanchong is well-connected to Chengdu via road and rail.
Campus facilities include two campuses (Main and Shunqing District; 823,693 sq m total) with an international dormitory featuring 24-hour warden, A/C, TV, broadband and attached bathrooms. There is a dedicated Indian coordinator and management office, 5 canteens serving 10,000+ students including a dedicated international dining hall, gym, basketball, football, badminton, tennis, cricket stadium and a library with 930,000+ volumes (Chinese and English). Indian food is available in campus canteens and nearby restaurants; halal food is also available.
Student life: Dedicated Indian coordinator and management office, cricket stadium on campus, Indian food in canteens, A/C dormitories with broadband, and 400+ international students.
Nanchong - Sichuan's second largest city and home to North Sichuan Medical University, with origins in Three Kingdoms Culture.
Sichuan Province - the broader landscape around NSMU, 300 km from the provincial capital Chengdu.
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
MOE Status Alert: Removed from MOE List 2026-2027
NSMU was removed from China's MOE list for 2026-2027. NMC India and BMDC Bangladesh typically only recognise MOE-listed universities for licensing purposes. Indian and Bangladeshi students must verify current NMC/BMDC recognition status before enrolling - this affects ability to practise after graduation. Pakistani students: PMDC recognition remains active and graduates are eligible for the NLE.
Language Requirement: Three-Stage HSK (3 / 4 / 5)
NSMU requires no HSK at entry. HSK-3 must be passed by the end of Year 1, HSK-4 before the Year 6 internship, and HSK-5 before graduation. Year 1 includes language development time without an entry HSK requirement.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Recognition
NSMU is PMDC-recognised - Pakistani graduates are eligible to appear in the NLE licensing exam in Pakistan. Confirm current PMC Green List status before enrolment. CRITICAL: Indian (NMC) and Bangladeshi (BMDC) students face significant barriers due to NSMU's removal from the MOE list for 2026-2027 - verification with NMC India and BMDC Bangladesh is mandatory before application.
Program Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Clinical Medicine (MBBS Equivalent) · 6 Years |
| Medium | English-taught (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) · three-stage HSK (3/4/5) |
| Intake | Autumn (September) |
| Year 1 All-In | 49,000 RMB |
| Annual Cost (Year 2-6) | 32,600 RMB (tuition 25,000 + hostel 6,000 + visa/insurance 1,600) |
| Total 6-Year Cost | ~2,12,000 RMB |
| Application Fee | 1,500 RMB (separate) |
| Hostel Options | Double 6,000 · Triple 4,000 · Quad 3,000 RMB/year |
| MOE Status Alert | Removed from MOE list 2026-2027 · India/Bangladesh students verify recognition |
Recognitions & Approvals: What This Means
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Fee Structure
MBBS Clinical Medicine (English Medium · 6 Years)
Year 1 is an all-inclusive 49,000 RMB package - higher than peers due to comprehensive admin and clinical infrastructure access. From Year 2 onwards the annual cost is 32,600 RMB (tuition 25,000 + hostel 6,000 [double-sharing] + visa/insurance 1,600). Hostel options: Double (6,000), Triple (4,000), Quad (3,000) RMB/year. Application fee is 1,500 RMB (separate).
All-inclusive package
Includes all first-year admin items
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance
Visa + Insurance
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Included | Included | Incl. in package | 49,000 RMB |
| Year 2 | 25,000 RMB | 6,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 32,600 RMB |
| Year 3 | 25,000 RMB | 6,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 32,600 RMB |
| Year 4 | 25,000 RMB | 6,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 32,600 RMB |
| Year 5 | 25,000 RMB | 6,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 32,600 RMB |
| Year 6 | 25,000 RMB | 6,000 RMB | Visa + Insurance | 32,600 RMB |
| Total (6 Years) | ~212,000 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Total 6-year MBBS cost: approximately RMB 2,12,000 (Year 1: 49,000 + Years 2-6: 32,600 x 5).
- •Hostel options available: Double (6,000 RMB/year), Triple (4,000 RMB/year), Quad (3,000 RMB/year) - choose to reduce total cost.
- •Application fee of 1,500 RMB is paid separately.
- •Excluded: food (~800-1,000 RMB/month), personal expenses.
Scholarships
Coverage
Partial tuition
Eligibility
Based on academic excellence, attendance and conduct
Coverage
Partial to full tuition
Eligibility
Outstanding students at Sichuan universities
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSMU Merit Scholarship | University / Provincial | Partial tuition | Based on academic excellence, attendance and conduct |
| Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial | Partial to full tuition | Outstanding students at Sichuan universities |
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By the Numbers
15,000
Total Students
400+ from many countries
International Students
52 (incl. 28 provincial)
Academic Prizes
3,100+ papers
Published Research
1 of 5 oldest in China
Imaging Faculty
Why North Sichuan Medical University Is Worth Considering?
- 1One of the most extensive clinical networks for non-MOE universities (24 + 55 hospitals)
- 2Medical imaging department represents specialised training not widely available
- 3Established since 2001 - 24 years of international medical education
- 4Lower total cost relative to comparable facilities and clinical infrastructure
- 5Nanchong offers reduced living expenses versus major metropolitan areas
- 6On-campus Indian student support infrastructure and dedicated coordinator
- 7PMDC recognised status - Pakistani graduates eligible for NLE
- 8Cricket stadium on campus (rare for Chinese universities)
- 9A/C dormitories with broadband and attached bathrooms
- 10Origin of Three Kingdoms Culture - rich historical setting
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
North Sichuan Medical University (NSMU) offers PMDC, WHO, ECFMG, WFME and WCAME recognised MBBS with one of China's 5 oldest medical imaging faculties, 24 + 55 hospital network, 5,000+ bed flagship hospital, dedicated Indian coordinator, and ~2,12,000 RMB total 6-year cost. CRITICAL: NSMU was removed from MOE list for 2026-2027 - Indian/Bangladeshi students must verify NMC/BMDC recognition before enrolling. Pakistani PMDC recognition remains active. Titans Abroad guides you through eligibility verification and the full application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NSMU on the MOE list?
No. NSMU was removed from China's MOE list for 2026-2027. NMC India and BMDC Bangladesh typically only recognise MOE-listed universities for licensing. Indian and Bangladeshi students must verify recognition before enrolling. Pakistani students: PMDC recognition remains active.
Is NSMU recognised by PMDC Pakistan?
Yes. NSMU is PMDC-recognised and Pakistani graduates are eligible to appear in the NLE licensing exam in Pakistan. Confirm current PMC Green List status before enrolment.
What is the HSK requirement at NSMU?
Three-stage progression: HSK-3 must be passed by the end of Year 1, HSK-4 before the Year 6 internship, and HSK-5 before graduation. No HSK is required at entry.
What is the total cost of MBBS at NSMU for 6 years?
Approximately RMB 2,12,000 (Year 1: 49,000 + Years 2-6: 32,600 x 5). Hostel options include Double (6,000), Triple (4,000), Quad (3,000) RMB/year - choosing a triple or quad reduces total cost. The 1,500 RMB application fee is paid separately. Food and personal expenses excluded.
What makes NSMU's medical imaging programme special?
NSMU's medical imaging faculty is one of only 5 oldest such faculties in China. Students access specialised training in radiology and diagnostic imaging with state-of-the-art equipment across the affiliated hospital network - specialised training not widely available at comparable prices.
Does NSMU have Indian food and an Indian coordinator?
Yes. NSMU has a dedicated Indian coordinator and management office on campus, with Indian food available in campus canteens and nearby restaurants. The cricket stadium on campus is another rare feature for Chinese universities.
Can Indian students study MBBS at NSMU? 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 NSMU? 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.
What is special about Nanchong city?
Nanchong is the second largest city in Sichuan Province (~6.3 million people), 300 km from Chengdu, historically significant as the origin of Three Kingdoms Culture, with humid subtropical climate (mild winters, 30-35°C summers) and lower living costs (~800-1,000 RMB/month for food).
How extensive is NSMU's clinical network?
NSMU has 24 directly affiliated hospitals + 55 teaching/internship hospitals - one of the most extensive clinical networks for non-MOE universities. The flagship First Affiliated Hospital is a National Class A Grade III institution with 5,000+ teaching beds.