Nanjing Medical University is a 90-year-old Chinese university established in the year 1934 to help students excel in the field of medical sciences with their affordable fees which surely do not compromise the high standards of education.
Currently, there are over 14500 students enrolled for studying medicine in the university where around 1500 students are international students.
NMU has global recognition as it is Degree from here is validated by MCI (Medical Council Of India) which means Indian Students after completing graduation from NMU can perform medicinal practices in India and WHO (World Health Organization) which permits students to perform medicinal practices globally.
Nanjing Medical University is currently ranked at 49th nationally and at 438 globally.
One of the most prominent reasons for Studying MBBS abroad at Nanjing Medical University is its affordability. The cost of MBBS at NMU is relatively low when compared to the cost of other MBBS abroad options.
Accommodation cost for International students is also considered to be affordable.
Students will not be required to pay any sort of extra fees such as donations, etc.
Nanjing Medical University is known to provide top medical facilities for students to gain practical knowledge in studying medicine.
At NMU students are also given coaching to clear the MCI (Medical Council Of India) screening test which Indian students can make use of.
50% Indian students who received their MBBS degree from NMU have cleared the MCI screening test on their first attempt.
Students studying at Nanjing Medical University will not be facing any sort of language barrier issues as the medium of instruction for MBBS is English.
NMU is known to have 24 affiliated hospitals which students use to gain real-time experience of practicing medicine.
China is known for having a low crime rate, so students from different parts of the world will be studying in a safe and healthy environment.
The duration of the MBBS course at Nanjing Medical University is 6 years which includes a year of internship as well:
Semester |
What You Will Be Learning |
1 - 2 |
Anatomy & Histology |
3 - 4 |
Histology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, General Pathology, Physiology |
5 - 6 |
Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Genetics |
7 - 12 |
General Surgery, Neurology, Primary Care Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, ENT, Emergency Medicine, and Cardiology. |
Students willing to apply to study at this university must adhere to the following guidelines:
Step - 1: Firstly students will be asked to fill in an application form with their personal details, the form can be downloaded from the university’s official website.
Step - 2: After submitting the form, students will be required to submit the necessary documents for the MBBS admission process.
Step - 3: Students will then be required to make payment of the application fees, admission fees, and processing fees.
Step - 4: After that students shall wait for their admission letter which usually takes 7 to 10 days at Nanjing Medical University.
Step - 5: The students are required to send the documents for processing to the Ministry of Education in China which is important for the insurance of the JW202 form which is required for the student visa process.
Step - 6: The last step for students is to plan their travel and accommodation with concern to Nanjing Medical University’s commencement of the first class.
Studying an MBBS in China is a feasible option for Indian students as the cost of an MBBS in India at a private university is around 50 lakhs to 1 crore (INR) but at NMU the cost of studying an MBBS for 5 years costs just 20 Lakhs including the hostel fees.
Year |
Tuition Fee |
Hostel Fee |
Per Year |
3.4 |
60,000 |
5 Years (Approx) |
17 Lakhs |
3 Lakhs |
Total Cost (Approx) |
20 Lakhs |
Hostels for international students are provided at NMU from 1st year to 3rd year.
Each hostel room is equipped with facilities such as AC, room heater, study table, etc
Students from India need not worry about changing their eating habits as Indian mess is available at Nanjing Medical Univerisity’s hostels
Though the cost of living depends on the student's standard of living and choice of lifestyle, on average students tend to spend 400 to 600 (INR) for a meal, 500 to 1000 (INR) for groceries, around 35,000 (INR) per month for rent, and 2000 (INR) for transportation within the city per month.
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China’s medical education is ranked 4th place in the world.
Yes, it started its English medium MBBS in 2005, so yes classes for MBBS will be in English, students need not worry about facing any sort of language barrier issues.
Yes, any student who applies from India should have met the requirements of NEET.
Yes, scholarships are given to students based on their academic performance in school and NEET results irrespective of where they come from.
Currently, there are over 800 International students enrolled for medicine in Nanjing Medical University out of which almost 200 are Indian students.
Not 1 but 24 hospitals are affiliated with this university which students use to gain real-time experience in practicing medicine.
It takes only 7 hours to reach Nanjing on a flight from Delhi
Yes, students are allowed to work in any part of India after clearing their MCI screening test.
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