Qiqihar Medical University (QMU) - MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Eligibility & Admissions 2026
About the University
Founded
1946
International MBBS Since
2007 (6+ Pakistani batches)
Primary Hospital Beds
13,227 across 4 affiliated
Specialty
Psychiatry - National First-class Major
Qiqihar Medical University (QMU) was founded in 1946 and is a public undergraduate medical college directly administered by the Heilongjiang Provincial Government. The campus spans 1.1 million square metres with 270,000 m² of building area. QMU operates 24 teaching and auxiliary institutions and 18 research institutes with 26 academic associations, alongside 3 academic journals including two national core periodicals.
QMU has 18,025 total students (undergraduates, adult and international) and 5,380 staff including 1,010+ professors and associate professors - 86.4% of full-time teachers hold doctoral or master's degrees. The university offers 25 undergraduate specialties across 5 disciplines (medicine, science, engineering, law, management). The international MBBS programme has been running since 2007 and currently hosts 100+ Pakistani students with 6+ batches already graduated.
QMU holds PMC/PMDC A-List standing - one of the strongest PMC standings available at a non-MOE university - alongside WHO and ECFMG recognition. The clinical network is notable: 4 directly affiliated hospitals with 13,227 combined in-patient beds (one of the largest primary hospital networks by bed count relative to student numbers), 7 non-directly affiliated hospitals, 26-29 teaching hospitals and 44-100 practice bases. Advanced equipment includes PET-MR/CT, 3.0T MRI and 256-slice Spiral CT systems. International partnerships span Japan, Russia, Philippines, USA, South Africa and Thailand.
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
3 Hospitals
QMU's 6-year Clinical Medicine MBBS programme uses English as the primary teaching medium for medical subjects, with all medical subjects in English and a three-stage HSK progression (HSK-3 by end Year 1, HSK-4 before Year 6 internship, HSK-5 before graduation). The MBBS programme has been running for international students since 2007.
Clinical training is anchored by 4 directly affiliated hospitals with 13,227 combined in-patient beds - one of the largest primary networks relative to student numbers. 7 non-directly affiliated hospitals, 26-29 teaching hospitals and 44-100 practice bases extend exposure. Advanced equipment across the network (PET-MR/CT, 3.0T MRI, 256-slice Spiral CT) ensures students train with modern diagnostic technology. Psychiatry is a National First-class Major with distinct national characteristics.
Faculty strength: Psychiatry designated as National First-class Major with distinct national characteristics.
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
4 directly affiliated hospitals with 13,227 combined beds - the largest primary hospital network by bed count relative to student numbers in this guide.
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the program.
4 Directly Affiliated Hospitals
13,227 combined in-patient beds - one of the largest primary networks relative to student numbers
7 Non-Directly Affiliated Hospitals
Additional clinical rotations across Heilongjiang
26-29 Teaching Hospitals + 44-100 Practice Bases
Equipped with PET-MR/CT, 3.0T MRI and 256-slice Spiral CT systems
Qiqihar City and Campus Environment
City
Qiqihar, Heilongjiang (W of Harbin)
Distinction
Hometown of red-crowned cranes
Winter
Extreme: -18°C avg · -40°C lows
Setting
Beside the Nenjiang River
Qiqihar is located 359 kilometres from Harbin (provincial capital) and borders Inner Mongolia and Jilin Province. It is the traffic hub of western Heilongjiang and is internationally recognised as the hometown of red-crowned cranes. The city sits beside the scenic Nenjiang River.
The climate is temperate continental monsoon with extreme winters: average January temperature -18°C and extreme lows reaching -40°C. Summers (July) are around 28°C. Best visit period is May-July. The QMU campus has full central heating and self-contained facilities including a library with 800,000 volumes, in-campus furnished hostels with internet, and campus canteen with halal options. Students from South Asia must prepare carefully for the extreme winter.
Student life: Full central heating throughout campus, halal options in canteen, 100+ Pakistani student community and 6+ graduated batches.
Qiqihar - hometown of red-crowned cranes and host city of Qiqihar Medical University in western Heilongjiang.
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
MOE Listed vs Non-MOE: What it Means for You
QMU is not on China's MOE list for fully English-medium MBBS. The international Clinical Medicine programme is English-medium (Year 1 is a Chinese language foundation year) with three-stage HSK requirements. PMC/PMDC A-List, WHO and ECFMG recognition remain valid for international licensing. Pakistani graduates can sit the PMDC/PMC licensing examination after MBBS completion.
Language Requirement: Three-Stage HSK (3 / 4 / 5)
No HSK is required at entry or in Year 1. HSK-3 must be passed by end of Year 1, HSK-4 before the Year 6 internship, and HSK-5 before graduation. This is one of the more demanding HSK progressions in this guide and requires sustained language commitment.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Recognition
QMU holds PMC/PMDC A-List standing - one of the strongest PMC standings available at a non-MOE university. Pakistani graduates are eligible to sit the NRE/NLE licensing examination, with 6+ Pakistani batches already graduated. 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.
Program Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Clinical Medicine (MBBS Equivalent) · 6 Years |
| Medium | English Medium (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) · three-stage HSK (3/4/5) |
| Intake | Autumn (September) |
| Year 1 All-In | 38,900 RMB |
| Annual Cost (Year 2-6) | 24,200 RMB (tuition 18,000 + hostel 4,000 + visa/insurance 2,200) |
| Total 6-Year Cost | ~1,59,900 RMB |
| Application Fee | 1,000 RMB (separate) |
| Clinical Training | 4 affiliated · 13,227 beds + 7 + 26-29 + 44-100 bases |
| Specialty Distinction | Psychiatry - National First-class Major |
Recognitions & Approvals: What This Means
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Fee Structure
MBBS Clinical Medicine (English Medium · 6 Years)
Year 1 is an all-inclusive 38,900 RMB package covering admission, registration, visa, medical checkup, insurance, tuition and hostel. From Year 2 onwards the annual cost is 24,200 RMB (tuition 18,000 + hostel 4,000 + visa extension and insurance 2,200). Application fee is 1,000 RMB (separate).
All-inclusive package
Includes all first-year admin items
Visa Extension + Insurance
Visa Extension + Insurance
Visa Extension + Insurance
Visa Extension + Insurance
Visa Extension + Insurance
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Included | Included | Incl. in package | 38,900 RMB |
| Year 2 | 18,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance | 24,200 RMB |
| Year 3 | 18,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance | 24,200 RMB |
| Year 4 | 18,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance | 24,200 RMB |
| Year 5 | 18,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance | 24,200 RMB |
| Year 6 (Internship) | 18,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance | 24,200 RMB |
| Total (6 Years) | ~159,900 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Total 6-year MBBS cost: approximately RMB 1,59,900 (Year 1: 38,900 + Years 2-6: 24,200 x 5).
- •Application fee of 1,000 RMB is paid separately before processing.
- •Excluded: food, personal expenses.
Scholarships
Coverage
Partial to full tuition
Eligibility
Enrolled international students based on academic performance
Coverage
Partial to full tuition
Eligibility
Outstanding students at Heilongjiang universities
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| QMU Merit Scholarship | University Merit | Partial to full tuition | Enrolled international students based on academic performance |
| Heilongjiang Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial Government | Partial to full tuition | Outstanding students at Heilongjiang universities |
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By the Numbers
18,025
Total Students
5,380
Staff
1,010+
Professors / Associate Professors
86.4%
Faculty with Doctoral/Master's
100+ Pakistani currently
International Students
Why Qiqihar Medical University Is Worth Considering?
- 1PMC/PMDC A-List approved - one of the strongest PMC standings at a non-MOE university
- 2Largest primary hospital network by bed count relative to student numbers (13,227 beds)
- 3Psychiatry designated as National First-class Major
- 4Advanced diagnostic imaging across affiliated hospitals
- 5No HSK requirement in Year 1 with gradual three-stage progression
- 6Affordable Year 2+ fees (24,200 RMB annually)
- 76+ batches of Pakistani students already graduated; 100+ currently enrolled
- 8Founded 1946 - one of China's oldest medical universities
- 9International partnerships with Japan, Russia, Philippines, USA, South Africa, Thailand
- 10Unique natural campus setting beside Nenjiang River
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
Qiqihar Medical University (QMU) - PMC/PMDC A-List, founded 1946, with 13,227-bed primary hospital network and Psychiatry as National First-class Major - offers WHO and ECFMG recognised English-medium MBBS (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) with gradual HSK progression, 6+ Pakistani graduate batches and ~1,59,900 RMB total 6-year cost. Note: extreme winters (-18°C avg, -40°C lows) require preparation. Titans Abroad handles your complete application, JW202, visa processing and travel to Qiqihar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qiqihar Medical University (QMU) PMDC approved?
Yes. QMU holds PMC/PMDC A-List standing - one of the strongest PMC positions among non-MOE Chinese universities. Pakistani graduates are eligible for the NRE/NLE licensing examination. Over 6 batches of Pakistani students have graduated. Verify current NOC status before applying.
Is QMU MOE listed?
No. QMU is not on China's MOE list for fully English-medium MBBS. The programme is English-medium (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) with three-stage HSK requirements. International recognition remains valid for PMC, USMLE, PLAB and other major examinations.
What is the HSK requirement at QMU?
Three-stage progression: no HSK at entry, HSK-3 by end of Year 1, HSK-4 before the Year 6 internship, HSK-5 before graduation. Pre-departure Mandarin preparation is strongly recommended.
What is the total cost of MBBS at QMU for 6 years?
Total 6-year MBBS cost is approximately RMB 1,59,900 (Year 1: 38,900 + Years 2-6: 24,200 x 5). The 1,000 RMB application fee is paid separately. Fees exclude food and personal expenses.
What makes QMU's clinical network significant?
QMU's 4 directly affiliated hospitals have 13,227 combined in-patient beds - one of the largest primary networks relative to student numbers in this guide. Combined with advanced equipment (PET-MR/CT, 3.0T MRI, 256-slice Spiral CT), this provides exceptional clinical exposure throughout the programme.
How cold is winter in Qiqihar?
Qiqihar has temperate continental monsoon climate with extreme winters - average January temperature -18°C and extreme lows reaching -40°C. The campus has full central heating throughout. Students from South Asia must prepare carefully for winter clothing.
What is QMU's faculty qualification level?
86.4% of full-time teachers at QMU hold doctoral or master's degrees, with 1,010+ professors and associate professors among 5,380 total staff.
Does QMU have halal food?
Yes. Halal options are available in the campus canteen. The 100+ Pakistani student community at QMU is well-established with 6+ graduated batches.
Can Indian students study MBBS at QMU? 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 QMU? 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.