Course Fees of Medical Degree In Malaysia Compared with China Universities
China was nowhere on the radar of international students who want to pursue western medicine before 2004. For the first time in 2004 when China Education Ministry introduced an English Medium MBBS program fully taught in English, it has changed the landscape of western medical studies in China. With just only four universities offering English medium education in medical, the list now has grown to 52 universities of which are approved by the Chinese government. Many medical councils around the world such as USMLE, PLAB, AMC, MCI, PMDC, HPCSA, SCHS, and etc have recognized China medical degree and provide medical licensing examination and eligibility to be practised in the respective country.
In 2011, China hosted more than 27,000 foreign students doing degrees in western medicine , up from 20,000 in 2009, according to Chinese media reports.
There are many compelling reasons to study medicine in China and the most obvious reason is the affordable tuition fees. In average, a 6-years Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in China universities cost at least one-third of the price of those charged by Malaysia universities. Please refer below tables for comparison.
Medical Programs
a. Course fee charged by Malaysia universities
China was nowhere on the radar of international students who want to pursue western medicine before 2004. For the first time in 2004 when China Education Ministry introduced an English Medium MBBS program fully taught in English, it has changed the landscape of western medical studies in China. With just only four universities offering English medium education in medical, the list now has grown to 52 universities of which are approved by the Chinese government. Many medical councils around the world such as USMLE, PLAB, AMC, MCI, PMDC, HPCSA, SCHS, and etc have recognized China medical degree and provide medical licensing examination and eligibility to be practised in the respective country.
In 2011, China hosted more than 27,000 foreign students doing degrees in western medicine , up from 20,000 in 2009, according to Chinese media reports.
There are many compelling reasons to study medicine in China and the most obvious reason is the affordable tuition fees. In average, a 6-years Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in China universities cost at least one-third of the price of those charged by Malaysia universities. Please refer below tables for comparison.
Medical Programs
a. Course fee charged by Malaysia universities
b. Course fee charged by China universities
Tuition Fees Duration Teaching
Universities per year Living Cost of Study Language Intake City
Wuhan University RMB32,000 1,500-2,000 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Wuhan
Zhejiang University RMB42,800 1,200-2,500 RMB/Month 5.5 years English Sept Hangzhou
Fudan University RMB75,000 1,500-2,500 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Shanghai
Sun Yat-sen University RMB38,000 1,000-2,000 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Guangzhou
Sichuan University RMB45,000 1,000-1,500 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Chengdu
Jinan University RMB32,000 1,000-2,000 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Guangzhou
Tianjin Medical University RMB32,000 1,500-2,000 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Tianjin
Tongji University RMB35,000 1,5 00-2,500 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Shanghai
**Exclude fees for Residence Permit, Insurance, Physical Health Examination and Room Deposit.
Please note all fees are subject to revision by the universities.
Universities per year Living Cost of Study Language Intake City
Wuhan University RMB32,000 1,500-2,000 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Wuhan
Zhejiang University RMB42,800 1,200-2,500 RMB/Month 5.5 years English Sept Hangzhou
Fudan University RMB75,000 1,500-2,500 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Shanghai
Sun Yat-sen University RMB38,000 1,000-2,000 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Guangzhou
Sichuan University RMB45,000 1,000-1,500 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Chengdu
Jinan University RMB32,000 1,000-2,000 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Guangzhou
Tianjin Medical University RMB32,000 1,500-2,000 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Tianjin
Tongji University RMB35,000 1,5 00-2,500 RMB/Month 6 years English Sept Shanghai
**Exclude fees for Residence Permit, Insurance, Physical Health Examination and Room Deposit.
Please note all fees are subject to revision by the universities.
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Why study medicine in China?
- Most affordable Medical degree in the world
- Eligible for many medical licensing examination and globally recognized
- The great educational infrastructure in Asia is available in China
- On par with western higher education in medicine
- Complete program taught in English
- Highly subsidized tuition, and hostel expenses
- 3 star category hostels for international students
- Easy visa
- Plenty of quality hospitals for internship
- Fulfilling and colorful campus life
To learn and know more about medical programs in China, please click below links:
1. Why MBBS in China?
2. Medical Degree Programs in China
3. Aspiring Doctors Flock to China to Study Medicine
4. A Story From India - Indian Medical Students in China