A recognised medical degree taught in English, at a fraction of Western cost.
What MBBS is
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) is the standard undergraduate medical degree. Many Chinese universities offer it entirely in English for international students, typically over 5 to 6 years plus a clinical internship.
Key facts
Duration
5 to 6 years + internship.
Tuition
~¥25,000 to 60,000/year ($3,500 to 8,300). See the budget guide.
Language
English-taught; HSK not required, though basic Chinese helps clinical practice.
Entry
Strong high-school biology and chemistry; English proficiency; some schools hold an entrance exam or interview.
Clinical training & recognition
Study and train in affiliated teaching hospitals, with hands-on clinical rotation in later years.
China's Ministry of Education publishes an approved list of universities allowed to enroll international students in English-taught clinical medicine (around 45 schools).
Check whether the degree is recognised by your home country's medical council before you commit.