Zunyi Medical University(ZMU)

Yes. Zunyi Medical University is PMDC approved. Pakistani graduates are eligible for the NRE/NLE examination in Pakistan. ZMU is also WHO recognised and WCAME accredited. Always verify the current PMDC NOC status at the time of application.

No. Zunyi Medical University is not on the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) English-medium MBBS list. The international MBBS is English-medium (Year 1 is a Chinese language foundation year) with HSK-4 required by the end of Year 1. Pakistani graduates remain eligible for the PMDC/PMC licensing examination via PMDC recognition.

HSK Level 4 is required by the end of Year 1 to progress to the clinical medicine years. This is a higher language requirement than HSK-3 at some other non-MOE universities, reflecting the university's emphasis on clinical communication ability in Chinese. Year 1 is fully dedicated to Chinese language study. Begin HSK preparation 3-6 months before arrival.

Approximately 1,78,000 RMB. Year 1 is approximately 42,000 RMB (includes management and liaison fee of 13,900 RMB). Years 2-6 are approximately 27,200 RMB each. The 1,500 RMB application fee is additional. Food, air tickets, electricity and personal expenses are not included.

Zunyi Medical University has 3 directly affiliated hospitals, all at the Class-A tertiary level - the highest hospital grade in China. In addition, the university has 28+ approved teaching hospitals across Guizhou Province, giving students exceptional breadth of clinical training during the MBBS program.

Yes. The Year 6 internship can be completed at ZMU's affiliated hospitals in China, or in the student's home country. Titans Abroad can guide you on the home-country internship process and any documentation required. Pakistani students should verify with PMC that a home-country internship will be accepted for NRE/NLE eligibility before making this choice.

Zunyi is the second-largest city in Guizhou Province with a population of over 7 million. It is historically significant (site of the 1935 Zunyi Conference), green, and affordable. The city has a mild climate, good transport links including high-speed rail and an airport, and a full range of urban facilities. Cost of living is low compared to coastal or major cities, making it practical for international students on a budget.

No IELTS, TOEFL or CSCA is required. Standard eligibility applies: minimum 60% in HSSC, valid passport, age 18-25, medically fit and no criminal record.

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. Verify the latest NMC requirements directly with the National Medical Commission before applying. NEET (50th percentile General / 40th percentile reserved) remains mandatory for any Indian student studying MBBS abroad.

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. 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. The Guizhou Provincial Government Scholarship provides full or partial coverage of tuition and hostel (highly competitive). The Zunyi Medical University Excellence Scholarship offers partial fee reductions based on academic results and attendance (assessed annually from Year 2). All scholarships are performance-based after enrolment - do not plan your budget assuming you will receive one.

Zunyi is the site of the Zunyi Conference of January 1935, a landmark event in modern Chinese history that helped shape the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party. The Zunyi Conference Memorial Hall is a major historical site in the city. Beyond this, Zunyi has a long cultural heritage, green surroundings and a mild climate - making it a comfortable city for international medical students.