Soochow University
INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC (MCI), Ministry of Education China, 211 Project & ESI Top 1% globally for Clinical Medicine
LOCATION
Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China — close to Shanghai, Hangzhou & Nanjing
INTAKE
March & September (Apply October–January for March intake; February–August for September intake)
DURATION
6 years — a comprehensive six-year MBBS course delivered in English, designed to equip students with essential medical knowledge and practical skills
About Soochow University
Soochow University (SU), founded in 1900 and located in Suzhou, China, is a pioneer in modern higher education, being the first to adopt the Western educational system in the country. Renowned for its diverse programs and strong research foundation, SU boasts extensive resources, including nearly 4 million books and over 30 million periodicals, fostering a rich academic environment for students. The Medical College of Soochow University was formerly Suzhou Medical College — the medical college merged with the university in March 2000. Soochow University is approved by the Medical Council of India (NMC), WHO, and other international organizations. The whole curriculum at the university is taught in English. It is one of the top-ranked and most preferred destinations for Indian and international students pursuing MBBS in China.