China Three Gorges University(CTGU)

At China Three Gorges University (CTGU), MBBS is the MOE-listed English-medium track: teaching in full English from Day 1, 20 seats per intake, HSK-4 required before graduation, tuition 30,000 RMB/year, and the degree certificate reads MBBS. Clinical Medicine is the English-medium non-MOE track (Year 1: Chinese language foundation): Year 1 is a Chinese language year, instruction is English-medium from Year 2 onward (all medical subjects in English), more seats available, HSK-5 required before graduation, tuition 24,000 RMB/year, and the degree certificate reads Clinical Medicine. Both tracks at China Three Gorges University are PMDC approved.

Check your Admission Notice from China Three Gorges University (CTGU) - not the pre-admission letter. If it reads 'MBBS (English Taught)' you are on the MOE-listed English track. If it reads 'Clinical Medicine' you are on the English-medium non-MOE track (Year 1: Chinese language foundation). Do not complete enrollment or pay full fees until you have confirmed your track assignment in writing. Titans Abroad will verify your China Three Gorges University track before you proceed.

Yes. China Three Gorges University (CTGU) is PMDC approved and graduates of both the MBBS and Clinical Medicine tracks are eligible for the NRE/NLE examination in Pakistan. Always verify the current NOC status at the time of your application as PMDC approval statuses can change.

Yes. China Three Gorges University (CTGU) offers only 20 MOE-listed MBBS (English Taught) seats per annual intake. This is one of the most limited English MBBS intakes at any university in China. Early application is essential - by the time most students begin applying, the China Three Gorges University MBBS seats may already be filled and only Clinical Medicine places remain.

No HSK is required during the 6-year MBBS program at China Three Gorges University (CTGU). HSK-4 is required before graduation and degree conferral only - it is not a barrier to academic progression at any point during study at China Three Gorges University. For Clinical Medicine at China Three Gorges University, HSK-5 is required before graduation - this is a higher standard than most non-MOE programs, which require HSK-4.

At China Three Gorges University (CTGU), the MBBS track 6-year total is approximately 234,900 RMB and the Clinical Medicine track is approximately 197,900 RMB. The difference of approximately 37,000 RMB over 6 years reflects the English-medium instruction premium of the MOE-listed MBBS track. Both figures exclude the 1,500 RMB application fee paid separately.

Yes. China Three Gorges University (CTGU) is a CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) qualified institution, which means students applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship can list China Three Gorges University as a preferred university. This is notable because CSC qualification is not universal - many non-MOE universities are not CSC-eligible. Both MBBS and Clinical Medicine students at China Three Gorges University can apply for the CSC.

Year 1 at China Three Gorges University (CTGU) is higher because it includes several one-time charges that never appear again. For MBBS, on top of the standard tuition (30,000 RMB), hostel (4,800 RMB), visa extension (800 RMB), and insurance (800 RMB), Year 1 at China Three Gorges University also covers a medical checkup (500 RMB) and a one-time liaison, processing and management fee of 15,000 RMB - bringing the China Three Gorges University Year 1 MBBS total to 51,900 RMB. From Year 2 onwards you only pay tuition, hostel, visa extension, and insurance, which totals 36,600 RMB per year. The Clinical Medicine track follows the same one-time pattern with a Year 1 total of 45,900 RMB, dropping to 30,400 RMB from Year 2. The liaison and management fee covers: documents attestation guidance, visa processing assistance, visa interview preparation, pre-departure support, luggage and travel advice, group travelling arrangements, post-landing services, JW202/visa letter, courier, airport pickup, and more.

China Three Gorges University (CTGU) offers a Freshmen Scholarship of 5,000 to 10,000 RMB for outstanding new international students. The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) is also available - CTGU is a CSC-qualified institution, which is not universal for all Chinese universities. Both MBBS and Clinical Medicine students are eligible. The Hubei Provincial Government Scholarship provides additional funding for outstanding international students at Hubei-based universities. Titans Abroad assists with all scholarship applications.

Yichang is a city of approximately 5 million people in Hubei Province, located at the eastern end of the Three Gorges region. It is famous as the gateway to the Three Gorges Dam - the world's largest hydroelectric project - which is a remarkable sight for students. The climate is mild compared to northern China: winters average 3–8°C (no extreme cold), summers 28–35°C. Living costs are among the lowest in this guide - food approximately 600–900 RMB/month. China Three Gorges University (CTGU) hosts over 1,200 international students from 60+ countries, creating a well-established international community. Halal food is available on and near campus.

Yes. China Three Gorges University (CTGU) requires the CSCA (China Standardized College Entrance Exam for International Students) for both the MBBS and Clinical Medicine tracks. The CSCA transcript must be submitted as part of the application. The exam is administered online by the Chinese government five times per year, covering Mathematics and a science subject combination - contact Titans Abroad to confirm the exact subject combination required for China Three Gorges University. No IELTS or TOEFL is required at CTGU, making the CSCA the primary academic qualifier in the application.

Yes — Indian students are welcome at China Three Gorges University. NEET is mandatory for all Indian students studying MBBS abroad (NMC rule since 2019). You must qualify NEET with a minimum 50th percentile (General category) or 40th percentile (reserved categories) before applying. After completing your 6-year MBBS, you must pass the FMGE/NExT examination to practice medicine in India. China Three Gorges University is MOE-listed and WHO recognized, making it eligible for NMC compliance and FMGE/NExT registration.

Yes — Bangladeshi students are welcome at China Three Gorges University. The university is MOE-listed by the Chinese Ministry of Education and recognized in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), making it BMDC-eligible. No national entrance exam (like India's NEET) is required from Bangladesh — SSC and HSC certificates with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects are the core academic requirements. After completing MBBS, Bangladeshi graduates must pass the BMDC licensing examination to practice medicine in Bangladesh.