Nanjing Medical University began in Zhenjiang in 1934, moved to Nanjing in 1957 and adopted its present name in 1993. English-taught Clinical Medicine lasts six years. Students study at Jiangning Campus in years 1–4, move to Wutai Campus in year 5 and complete a hospital internship in year 6.
Six years including internship
The programme includes one internship year. Core study covers biomedical sciences, diagnostics, medicine, surgery, obstetrics/gynaecology, paediatrics, infectious disease and pre-internship training.
Campus sequence
Years 1–4 are at Jiangning Campus, year 5 at Wutai Campus and year 6 in hospital internship.
YOUR STUDY OPTIONS
Programmes.
Clinical Medicine / MBBS
6 yearsEnglish
Six years of English-taught medical education, including one year of hospital internship. The curriculum combines biomedical science, clinical medicine, epidemiology, medical statistics and intensive preparation for internship.
RMB 34,000 · about USD 5,048 RMB per student per academic year
Medical degree award: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
The main eligibility and document checklist covers Clinical Medicine / MBBS. FirstLiners confirms the separate requirements for another degree.
CLEAR COSTS / RMB + USD
What you pay.
The fee plans below cover Clinical Medicine / MBBS. Tuition for the other listed degrees is shown with each programme; their accommodation and additional charges need a separate FirstLiners payment plan.
First year
Accommodation is included in this subtotal.
Item
RMB
USD ≈
Tuitionper year
34,000
5,048
Accommodationper person / academic year
6,000–8,000
891–1,188
Health insuranceper study year
600
89
FirstLiners application and registration packageonce
2,000
297
FirstLiners Admission Conciergeonce
15,000
2,227
STUDY FEE SUBTOTAL · FIRST YEARRMB 57,600–59,600About USD 8,552–8,849
Second year onwards
Accommodation is included in this subtotal.
Item
RMB
USD ≈
Tuitionper year
34,000
5,048
Accommodationper person / academic year
6,000–8,000
891–1,188
Health insuranceper study year
600
89
STUDY FEE SUBTOTAL · PER YEARRMB 40,600–42,600About USD 6,028–6,325
The subtotal covers the priced items in the table. Add accommodation where marked separately and the extra payments that apply to you. Meals, flights and personal spending are separate.
FirstLiners application and Admission Concierge charges are paid once in the first year; they do not repeat.
USD amounts are rounded estimates at USD 1 = RMB 6.7351 (30 September 2026). Payments are billed in RMB.
Accommodation options
Choose the room option that applies to your allocation. Room prices are alternatives; they are not added together.
Jiangning campus double room
RMB 6,000 About USD 891
per person per yearAlternative room rates; utilities charged monthly at actual cost.
Wutai campus double room
RMB 8,000 About USD 1,188
per person per yearAlternative room rates; utilities charged monthly at actual cost.
Wutai campus triple room
RMB 6,800 About USD 1,010
per person per yearAlternative room rates; utilities charged monthly at actual cost.
Wutai campus four-person room
RMB 6,000 About USD 891
per person per yearAlternative room rates; utilities charged monthly at actual cost.
Other payments and deposits
Item / payment timing
RMB
USD ≈
Admission depositonce after pre-admission · Once
13,000
1,930
Annual room options: Jiangning twin RMB6,000; Wutai twin RMB8,000, triple RMB6,800 or four-bed RMB6,000 per person.
Admission deposit: RMB13,000 after pre-admission; shown separately from the annual study fees.
Water and electricity are separate.
Utilities are charged monthly according to use. Personal and additional administrative expenses are separate.
These amounts are a study planning guide. Follow your FirstLiners written payment plan and issued university invoice.
Entrance-award levels are RMB 34,000, RMB 17,000, RMB 8,500 and RMB 5,000. The four levels cover 5%, 10%, 15% and 70% of entrants respectively, through admission selection.
Government scholarships
Nanjing Government Scholarship awards are RMB 10,000, with limited places. Jiangsu Government Scholarship awards follow the annual award category and allocation.
Payment before scholarship
The admission deposit remains payable before final admission documents. Plan for the full fees until a scholarship is awarded. FirstLiners prepares and follows up your scholarship application.
Scholarships depend on eligibility, selection and any required review. Plan for the full fees until an award is granted; fee subtotals do not include scholarship deductions.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Entry requirements.
Nationality, age and schooling
Non-Chinese ordinary-passport holder under 25, without a criminal record abroad, with high-school graduation or equivalent/higher qualification. Under-18 applicants need approval and a notarised guardian certificate; final-year applicants provide the diploma by registration.
Academic alternatives
School GPA at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent with Physics/Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry; GCE A-level subjects at least C; or GED total at least 600 and each subject at least 150. For Indian applicants, the academic thresholds are: state-board 85%, CBSE 70% and NEET 300 (2024–2026); FirstLiners assesses the individual qualification and sets out which conditions apply together before submission.
English and CSCA
Native/official English; IELTS 6.0 with each band at least 5.0; TOEFL 85 with each section at least 15; Duolingo 115; or official English-medium high-school evidence. Predicted scores are not accepted. CSCA Mathematics and Chemistry must be from the preceding 12 months.
Nationality history
Relevant Chinese-origin cases require four years of foreign nationality/passport history and two years abroad in the four years ending 30 April of entry year; nine months counts as one year.
The admission deposit is non-refundable and paid after pre-admission. Its payment details are in the fee section.
Indian applicants are assessed using their board, marks and NEET result.
Attend one of the offered interview dates. Declining both makes an applicant ineligible.
YOUR APPLICATION FILE
Documents to prepare.
Prepare this checklist with FirstLiners for the named medical programme. Keep originals and any required translations or certification ready for registration.
Signed university application
Complete and sign the NMU application form.
Passport and nationality evidence
Passport valid for at least one year. Relevant Chinese-parentage/former-nationality applicants also provide parents’ identity evidence, birth/naturalization evidence and entry/exit records.
Photograph
Digital colour passport photograph with white background.
Diploma
Highest diploma/degree original scan or notarized copy, in Chinese or English; pre-graduation proof accepted initially. Graduating applicants must provide their final diploma by registration.
Transcripts
Original scans or notarized copies in Chinese or English.
Non-criminal record
Provide a non-criminal-record certificate.
Physical examination
Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English; valid for six months.
English evidence
Accepted test certificate or supporting English-medium school evidence. IELTS 6.0/every component 5.0, TOEFL 85/every component 15 or Duolingo 115; native/official English or approved English-medium evidence may qualify. Predicted scores are not accepted.
Personal statement
At least 500 words covering education, reasons for applying and strengths.
CSCA report
Mathematics and Chemistry results obtained within the last 12 months.
Other evidence
Optional supporting attachments; bring original application documents to registration.
Guardian certificate if under 18
Notarised guardian certificate for an applicant under 18. FirstLiners coordinates the guardian approval and required form.
Application and arrival
FirstLiners application and review
Provide your file to FirstLiners for coordinated assessment and online interview. Attend one of the offered interview dates; declining both makes an applicant ineligible. FirstLiners coordinates your programme’s application schedule.
Deposit and final documents
After pre-admission, pay the non-refundable admission deposit by the offer deadline, using your name and application number. The Admission Letter and JW202 follow payment. The deposit is shown separately in the fee section.
Visa and arrival
FirstLiners coordinates your study-visa file and arrival instructions. Follow the date in your Admission Notice. Bring original application documents and the final diploma if pre-graduation proof was used.
ON CAMPUS
A closer look.
Nanjing Medical University — Tianyuan campus — new research-building entranceNanjing Medical University — A Nanjing Medical student works at a laboratory cabinet (2022).Nanjing Medical University — Visitors explore the NJMU-China campus science exhibition (2022).Summer aerial view of Nanjing Medical University’s Jiangning campus
SAVE YOUR UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Keep the essentials.
Admission overview
Three pages covering the programme, fees, scholarships and application documents.