Zhengzhou University emblem
CHINA / UNIVERSITY PROFILE / 2026–27

Zhengzhou · Henan

Zhengzhou University

Apply through FirstLiners

Explore your programme and costs, then speak with FirstLiners about your profile and preferred intake.

Discuss this university
Zhengzhou University main-campus central academic building and plaza.
MAIN MEDICAL PROGRAMMEClinical Medicine / MBBS
DURATION6 years
TEACHING LANGUAGEEnglish
TUITION / PER ACADEMIC YEARRMB 35,000
THE UNIVERSITY

At a glance.

Zhengzhou University’s medical lineage began in 1928. The present university formed in July 2000 through a merger that included Henan Medical University. Its main, south, north and east campuses are in Zhengzhou. English-taught health degrees include six-year MBBS, BDS, Anesthesiology and Medical Imaging, and four-year Pharmacy.

  • Programme choices

    English-taught MBBS, BDS, Anesthesiology and Medical Imaging last six years. Pharmacy lasts four years. Each programme has its own course and practical-training requirements.

  • MBBS clinical study

    The curriculum includes basic medicine, diagnostics, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics/gynaecology and paediatrics. Final-year clinical internship forms part of the six-year MBBS. HSK Level 4 is required for internship in China.

YOUR STUDY OPTIONS

Programmes.

MBBS

6 yearsEnglish

MBBS is taught in English and lasts 6 years.

RMB 35,000 · about USD 5,197
RMB per student per academic year

BDS

6 yearsEnglish

BDS is taught in English and lasts 6 years.

RMB 35,000 · about USD 5,197
RMB per student per academic year

Anesthesiology

6 yearsEnglish

Anesthesiology is taught in English and lasts 6 years.

RMB 35,000 · about USD 5,197
RMB per student per academic year

Medical Imaging

6 yearsEnglish

Medical Imaging is taught in English and lasts 6 years.

RMB 35,000 · about USD 5,197
RMB per student per academic year

Pharmacy

4 yearsEnglish

Pharmacy is taught in English and lasts 4 years.

RMB 25,000 · about USD 3,712
RMB per student per academic year

Medical degree award: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).

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 paid separately.

ItemRMBUSD ≈
Tuitionper academic year35,0005,197
Health insuranceper study year1,000148
FirstLiners application and registration packageonce2,000297
FirstLiners Admission Conciergeonce15,0002,227
STUDY FEE SUBTOTAL · FIRST YEARRMB 53,000About USD 7,869

Second year onwards

Accommodation is paid separately.

ItemRMBUSD ≈
Tuitionper academic year35,0005,197
Health insuranceper study year1,000148
STUDY FEE SUBTOTAL · PER YEARRMB 36,000About USD 5,345

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.

On-campus accommodation

RMB 5,000–10,000
About USD 742–1,485

per yearTwo listed annual prices: RMB 5,000 or RMB 10,000; the table does not specify the room/person basis.

Other payments and deposits

Item / payment timingRMBUSD ≈
Residence permiteach application/renewal · Per issuance / renewal40059
Medical check-upone time · Once60089
Estimated living expensesper month · Per month600–1,00089–148
  • Annual accommodation options: RMB5,000 or RMB10,000.
  • Medical check-up: RMB600 once. Residence permit: RMB400 per issuance or renewal.
  • Books/materials purchased according to course requirements; off-campus rent varies.

These amounts are a study planning guide. Follow your FirstLiners written payment plan and issued university invoice.

Ask FirstLiners for my payment plan
FUNDING

Scholarship options.

  • Self-funded clinical study

    MBBS, BDS, Anesthesiology and Medical Imaging are self-funded programmes. Arrange the full tuition, accommodation and other costs shown.

  • Your payment plan

    FirstLiners prepares your admission and payment plan. Pharmacy costs are also shown before any scholarship award; a foundation-course scholarship does not automatically fund the degree.

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.

  • Age and education

    Age 18–24 is required and a high-school qualification or equivalent, or a Bachelor of Science qualification. Good physical health and no criminal record are required.

  • Science results

    At least 70% is required in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology; Zoology and Botany may replace Biology.

  • English

    Qualify through an English-speaking-country background, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 82. Other training certificates are not accepted. Duolingo requires individual acceptance with the required score.

  • CSCA

    Each required CSCA subject must score above 50. Use the subject combination in your FirstLiners application instructions.

  • The age range is 18–24. IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 82 or the English-speaking-country route is required.
  • Duolingo requires individual acceptance at the required score.
  • Each required CSCA subject must score above 50.
  • HSK Level 4 is required for internship in China.
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.

  • Degree application form

    Complete Zhengzhou University’s application form for foreign degree students.

  • Passport

    Provide a copy of your valid passport, matching the degree application.

  • Academic qualification

    Provide the high-school diploma or Bachelor of Science certificate, or a notarised copy. Current-year graduates may provide an expected-graduation certificate in Chinese or English.

  • Full transcripts

    Provide FirstLiners with original complete high-school or undergraduate transcripts, or notarised copies, including the relevant science results.

  • Medical examination

    Provide the original Foreigner Physical Examination Record or a notarised copy.

  • Police clearance

    Provide the original certificate of no criminal record or a notarised copy.

  • CSCA results

    Provide the official CSCA report with each required subject scoring above 50. FirstLiners sets out the university's degree-specific subject combination in your application plan.

  • Language proficiency

    IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 82, unless qualifying through the English-speaking-country route. Duolingo needs individual acceptance with the required score.

Application and arrival

  • Apply through FirstLiners

    Choose your degree and send FirstLiners the full supporting file.

  • Selection

    Selection considers academic results, English qualifications and CSCA performance. FirstLiners sends your programme-specific assessment and document instructions.

  • Visa and arrival

    Successful applicants receive admission documents and payment, study-visa and arrival instructions. Bring the required originals on your assigned reporting date.

ON CAMPUS

A closer look.

SAVE YOUR UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Keep the essentials.

Admission overview

Three pages covering the programme, fees, scholarships and application documents.

Download PDF

Full university collection

Ask FirstLiners for the complete university publication and student information images.

Request from FirstLiners
YOUR NEXT STEP

Let’s find your
university.

Tell FirstLiners about your school results, programme and preferred intake. We’ll help you work through your options and payment plan.

Start with FirstLiners
APPLY WITH FIRSTLINERS
+92 343 605 8898
Start an enquiry
MY FIRSTLINERS PLAN

Your possibilities.

Your shortlist is saved in this browser on this device. It is not an account and is not shared with FirstLiners.

Discuss my optionsExplore universities
A CLOSER LOOK

Find your fit.

Compare the main medical programme. Tuition is one part of your budget. Read the full profile for other programmes, additional charges and intake requirements.