INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC (MCI), Ministry of Education China (MOE), AAA Graded — one of the first batch universities authorized to enroll international students in MBBS in English medium
LOCATION
Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China — 280 km from Beijing, 1.5 hours by fast train
INTAKE
September (Deadline: 30th September each year)
DURATION
6 years — 5 years of classroom studies + 1 year of internship/apprenticeship in affiliated hospitals
Yes, the MOE or Ministry of Education of China has recognized Hebei Medical University, allowing the MBBS degree for international students. Because of this, the university is approved by MCI (now NMC — National Medical Commission of India).
The program at Hebei Medical University is fully English medium. No IELTS or TOEFL is required. Chinese language classes are also a compulsory part of the curriculum to help students with daily communication.
Medicine study in China at Hebei Medical University takes a total of six years — five years of classroom studies followed by one year of internship/apprenticeship in affiliated hospitals where students get hands-on experience in operations, surgeries, and all relevant clinical training.
Students are provided with high-standard accommodation with each room attached with a balcony and bathroom with cable TV, electricity, fast internet, telephone, washing machine, air-conditioner, shower machine, water dispenser, bed, beddings, desks, closets, and chairs. There are separate hostels for boys and girls with high security arrangements.
A minimum of 70% marks with a Science background (PCB) is mandatory. NEET score with qualifying marks is required for Indian students. Although IELTS and TOEFL are not required, candidates must be proficient in English. Age limit is 17 to 25 years.
The first-year Hebei Medical University tuition fee for MBBS is around CNY 36,000 ($5,000 USD approx.). The average estimated cost of living is around CNY 4,000/month. The cost of accommodation ranges between $160 to $250 USD per month.
The intake for MBBS admission at Hebei Medical University is in September each year. The deadline to apply is 30th September of each year.
Yes, Hebei Medical University is recognized by WHO and NMC. Indian graduates can appear for the FMGE/NExT screening examination and practice medicine in India after clearing it. The 1-year internship in the final year can also be pursued in India. Most Indian students try to complete their internship at Hebei itself, although it is optional.