INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC (MCI India), USMLE, PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), PMDC (Pakistan), Bangladesh Medical Council & recognized globally
LOCATION
No. 24, South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China
INTAKE
September (Spring semester: late February; Autumn semester: August)
DURATION
6 years — 5 years academic study + 1 year compulsory rotating clinical internship
Yes, the Medical Council of India (now NMC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize Sichuan University China. The medical degree offered by this prestigious institute is accepted on the international stage.
English medium MBBS courses are available at Sichuan University for Indian and international students so language barriers are not an issue. The MBBS program is taught entirely in English.
The MBBS program at Sichuan University is a 6-year comprehensive medical program — 5 years of academic study followed by 1 year of compulsory rotating clinical internship in affiliated hospitals.
The rooms in the Sichuan University dormitory for international students are world-class — designed according to student needs. The AC room is furnished for two students with a common living area with TV and separate restrooms. The hostel is monitored by CCTV 24 hours a day. Indian mess is available on campus serving Indian food.
The minimum percentage required is 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. The age requirement for the MBBS program is 18–25 years. NEET qualification is mandatory for Indian students. No separate entrance examination is required by SCU for international students.
The first-year Sichuan University tuition fees for MBBS is around CNY 45,000 ($6,260 USD approx.). The average estimated cost of living is around CNY 8,760. The hostel accommodation costs CNY 6,000 to 14,400/year ($840–$2,000 USD/year) depending on the room type selected.
The last date to apply for admission in Sichuan University is June 30, 2025 and the start date will be mid-September 2025. Each academic year consists of two semesters — the spring semester starts in late February and the autumn semester starts in August.
Yes, Sichuan University's MBBS degree is recognized worldwide. Graduates are eligible for medical licensing examinations including USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), FMGE/NExT (India), AMC (Australia), PMDC (Pakistan), and licensing exams in Middle Eastern and European countries.