Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China — neighbouring Hong Kong and MacaoMBBS (MD) · 6 yrs
Sun Yat Sen University
INSTITUTE TYPE
Medical University
PROGRAMME
MBBS (MD)
RECOGNITION
WHO, NMC (MCI India), Ministry of Education China (MOE), Double First-Class University — one of the top-tier globally recognized medical universities in China
LOCATION
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China — neighbouring Hong Kong and Macao
INTAKE
September
DURATION
6 years — 5 years of academic and clinical training + 1 year compulsory internship
Why Choose Sun Yat Sen University?
- No donation required — admission in MBBS at Sun Yat-sen University is affordable for Indian students. You may get MBBS admission without a donation.
- One of the most prestigious universities in the world — ranked 65th globally by ARWU, 85th by US News, and 276th by QS World Rankings 2026.
- For all foreign students, the medium of teaching is English — making it accessible and easy for Indian students without any language barrier.
- WHO and NMC (MCI India) recognized — graduates are eligible to take the FMGE/NExT and practice medicine in India and globally.
- All 10 affiliated hospitals are "A" class hospitals. The Cancer Centre is ranked #1 Cancer Hospital in China and the Ophthalmology Centre is ranked #1 Best Ophthalmologic Hospital in China — providing unmatched clinical diversity.
- Ranked 2nd for Medicine in China and 75th in the World — one of the top medical research universities globally with excellence in Oncology, Surgery, Immunology, and Neurology.
- All rooms in the hostel are equipped with a restroom, water dispenser, kitchen, air conditioner, television, mobile phone, and broadband internet. Foreign students can cook by themselves.
- Ranked 10th in Asia-Pacific for Health Sciences by Nature Index 2025 and 7th in the world by CWTS Leiden Ranking 2025 by total scientific publications.
- Multiple student canteens offering affordable meals with special dining facilities available for international and Muslim students. Western-style restaurants and coffee shops also located near academic areas.
- Students can complete their internship in India after the 5-year MBBS course — they are given a provisional MBBS certificate enabling them to do their training in India. Alternatively, they can complete internship in China.