China Medical University (CMU) is a public medical university with two main campuses located in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. It is one of the most popular medical universities in the country, attracting numerous international students, especially for its English-taught MBBS program.
International programs and facilities
China Medical University offers various programs for international students at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.
- English-taught programs: These include the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), each lasting six years and five years, respectively.
- Research and academics: The university has good research infrastructure and a large, well-stocked library with a vast collection of books and online medical publications.
- Accommodation and campus life: International students can stay in on-campus dormitories with amenities like Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and access to campus facilities such as cafeterias, a gym, and sports grounds.
Rankings and recognition
- International recognition: The university is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Rankings: Recent rankings include #1084 globally by U.S. News & World Report (2025) and #665 worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
- NMC approval: The university has historically been listed among the medical colleges recognized by India’s former Medical Council of India (MCI), now known as the NMC.
Admission requirements
Typical requirements for admission for international students, particularly from India, include:
- Age limit: Generally, applicants must be between 17 and 25 years old.
- NEET qualification: Indian students must qualify for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) to be eligible for admission.
- Academic qualifications: A minimum of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the 12th grade from a recognized board is required.
- English proficiency: Some sources indicate that IELTS/TOEFL is not required, as the medium of instruction is English for the MBBS program.
Fees and scholarships
- Tuition fees: The annual tuition fee for the English-taught MBBS program is approximately 40,000 RMB (around ₹4.4 lakh), which is relatively low compared to private medical colleges in some countries.
- Scholarships: CMU provides various scholarships to its students, including the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), university scholarships, and provincial scholarships.