One of the earliest English-taught MBBS providers in western China, with lower living costs.
Chongqing Medical was one of the first universities in western China to run an English-medium MBBS, and its living costs are among the lowest of any medical school on our list. For a self-funded medical applicant, the total cost difference against Beijing is substantial.
Everything here is taken from the same dataset that drives the university comparison table, so the numbers match across the site.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Chongqing |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Status | Municipal key · medical specialist |
| Degree levels offered | Bachelor's, Master's |
| Teaching language | English and Chinese |
| Indicative tuition | CNY 18,000–28,000 per year |
| Chinese requirement | None for English-taught MBBS · HSK 5 for Chinese-taught |
| CSC Type B host | No — use the embassy (Type A) route |
| Living cost in this city | CNY 1,300–2,400 per month |
Figures are indicative reference ranges compiled by EduTourChina for planning purposes. Tuition, stipends and requirements are set by each university or awarding body and change annually — confirm current amounts before you commit.
Discipline families recorded for this university, with the programmes international applicants most often take and the tuition band those programmes sit in.
| Discipline family | Example programmes | Levels offered | Tuition band / yr (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Clinical Medicine (MBBS), Stomatology / Dentistry, Nursing | Bachelor, Master | 18,000–45,000 |
Families are drawn from the discipline strengths recorded for this university; the example programmes are the ones international students most often apply for. Confirm the current catalogue with the international office before you apply.
English-taught options at this university, as recorded in its programme profile. Availability changes by intake, so confirm the current list with the international office.
| Level | Monthly stipend | Verdict in Chongqing |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2,500 CNY | Comfortable — A 2,500 CNY stipend covers a dorm place and food with room to spare. |
| Master's | 3,000 CNY | Comfortable — A 3,000 CNY stipend covers a dorm place and food with room to spare. |
| PhD | 3,500 CNY | Comfortable — A 3,500 CNY stipend covers a dorm place and food with room to spare. |
Living cost in Chongqing is CNY 1,300–2,400 per month. A funded student still pays for travel, clothing and anything outside insurance.
| Item | Indicative cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CNY 18,000–28,000 per year | Paid to the university, usually by semester. Scholarship holders have this waived. |
| Dormitory | CNY 450–1,100 per month | On-campus shared room. A single room costs more and is limited. |
| Food | CNY 750–1,400 per month | Canteen-based. Cooking or eating out changes this significantly. |
| Transport and misc | CNY 300–500 per month | Metro, phone, printing, clothes, occasional travel. |
| Insurance | CNY 800 per year | Student medical insurance, required for registration in most provinces. |
The estimate assumes twelve months of living costs, because rent and food continue outside term time. Figures are indicative planning ranges for 2026.
Requirements by level, plus the one practical caution specific to this university.
| Level | Academic requirement | Language requirement | Age guidance (CSC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | High-school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects | HSK 4–5 (Chinese) or IELTS 6.0 (English) | Usually under 25 for CSC; universities are more flexible |
| Master's | Bachelor's degree in a related field, usually GPA 3.0/4.0 equivalent | HSK 5 (Chinese) or IELTS 6.0–6.5 (English) | Usually under 35 for CSC |
Age guidance reflects scholarship limits; universities are usually more flexible for self-funded applicants.
| University-level award | Level | Covers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial key universities — merit award | 20–50% tuition reduction, renewable | Tuition | Renewal usually depends on maintaining a GPA threshold and attendance. |
| Medical universities — MBBS merit scholarship | Partial tuition, occasionally full | Tuition | Usually awarded after year one on academic performance rather than at admission. |
University awards are frequently decided at admission and are not always advertised. Ask the international office which ones you are automatically considered for.
Chosen for overlapping discipline strengths, not for ranking. Read two or three before you commit to one.
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