Yan'an University(Yan'an)

Yes. Yan'an University is PMDC approved and Pakistani graduates are eligible to sit the NRE/NLE licensing examination after completing the 6-year MBBS. Always verify the current PMC NOC status at the time of your application.

No. Yan'an University is not on China's MOE list for English-medium MBBS programmes. The programme is English-medium (Year 1: Chinese language foundation) and requires HSK-4 within Year 1. However, the university is jointly established by the Shaanxi Provincial Government and the Ministry of Education, giving it stronger government backing than most non-MOE universities.

HSK Level 4 must be passed within the first academic year to progress into the 4-year Clinical Medicine curriculum. Students who do not pass within Year 1 cannot continue into the medical programme. Pre-departure Chinese preparation of 3-6 months is strongly recommended.

The total 6-year MBBS cost is approximately RMB 1,28,500 - one of the lowest among WHO, ECFMG and PMDC recognised universities (Year 1: 35,000 RMB; Years 2-6: 18,700 RMB each). Bedding, books, airfare and personal expenses are not included.

There are two upfront fees: a 1,000 RMB application fee paid when submitting documents, and a 2,000 RMB seat security fee paid before applying for JW202. Both are included within the Year 1 package total of 35,000 RMB and are non-refundable after the JW202 is issued.

Yan'an served as the wartime base of the Chinese Communist Party from the mid-1930s to 1949 and is the cradle of modern Chinese revolutionary history. The city has a distinctive landscape of loess hills, cave dwellings and historical sites. It is quieter and more affordable than major Chinese cities, which many students find beneficial for focused study. The university itself is the only institution in China named personally by Mao Zedong.

Yes. A Muslim canteen is available on campus. Halal food options are also accessible in Yan'an City given the presence of the Hui Muslim community in northern Shaanxi.

Yan'an sits on the Loess Plateau in north-central China and has cold winters. The university hostels are centrally heated as standard. Students from Pakistan and South Asia should plan substantial winter clothing before arrival.

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.

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.

Yes. Yan'an University offers an annual Merit Scholarship for all enrolled international students based on academic performance. Given the university's joint MOE/Shaanxi Government status, students are eligible to apply for the Shaanxi Provincial Government Scholarship separately.