In the last decade, China has emerged as a new superpower, competing with the Western world across various fields. Both India and China share many similarities, as they are the most populous countries in the world. Since 2013, studying MBBS in China has become increasingly popular among Indian students.
Over 214 Medical Universities accepted students in the Medical Program (MBBS) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Program in English and Mandarin language till 2018. Many Indian Agents made attempts to admit students to the TCM program instead of the MBBS Program. In 2019, the Chinese Govt permitted International students solely in English-taught MBBS Programs, MCI Published a list of 45 Medical Universities offering English taught MBBS programs in China.
Additionally, the total number of MBBS Seats in these MCI Approved Universities (45) is close to 1100 for international students including Indian students. Take a look at the table below for the list of Medical Universities in China and their Grading-
If we compare the Medical Education Systems of both countries, we will find several similarities between them.
Parameter | India | China |
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College Type | Public/Private | Public |
Tuition Fee | Public 1-3 Lacs Pvt 60 Lac -1 Cr |
20-25 Lacs |
MBBS Duration | 4.5 Years | 5 Years |
Infrastructure | Avg to Below Avg | World Class |
QS World Rank | None in top 100 & 27 in top 1000 | 7 in top 100 & 157 in top 1000 |
Study Pattern | Pre, Para & Clinical | Pre, Para & Clinical |
Internship | 1 Year | 1 Year |
ECFMG (USA) Accreditation | 473 out of 661 Colleges | All are Approved |
At present, there are almost 23 Thousand Indian students in China pursuing various programs in Chinese Universities, and 8000+ are pursuing the MBBS program. Some of the most Popular Study Programs among Indians in Chinese Universities are
There are numerous advantages to studying in China’s Medical Universities for Indian students. A few are mentioned below-
Although there are numerous advantages to studying MBBS in China, at the same time there are certain challenges faced by Indian students during their studies. A few such hardships are cited below-
If we compare the pros and cons of completing MBBS in China, it would be still a better choice than countries with a similar budget. The student should consider that they need to stay in China for simply 6 years; however, the language barrier and food concern remains the same in all the countries. Nonetheless, the idea of studying at China’s Medical Universities can turn out to be a beneficial experience for the students in the long run.
Chinese Universities are very affordable in terms of Tuition fees, mostly ranging somewhere between 20-30 Lacs. Refer to the table below for the average Tuition Cost in Chinese Medical Universities-