Dalian Medical University(DMU)

Yes. Dalian Medical University (DMU) is PMDC approved for both the MBBS and Clinical Medicine tracks. Graduates of both Dalian Medical University programs 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. Titans Abroad can confirm this before you apply.

At Dalian Medical University (DMU), MBBS is the MOE-listed English-medium track: full English from Day 1, tuition 42,000 RMB/year, hostel 10,000 RMB/year, HSK-4 required only before internship in China. Clinical Medicine is the English-medium non-MOE track (Year 1: Chinese language foundation): Year 1 language study, English-medium instruction from Year 2 onward (all medical subjects in English), tuition 25,000 RMB/year, hostel 5,000 RMB/year, HSK-4 (score 190+) required. Both are PMDC approved. Total cost difference is approximately 142,000 RMB over 6 years.

The BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) at Dalian Medical University (DMU) is a 5-year English-taught MOE-listed program open to international students since 2009. Tuition is 45,000 RMB/year, hostel 10,000 RMB/year. 5-year total: approximately 298,600 RMB. PMDC approved, WHO and ECFMG recognized. Important: left-handed students are NOT eligible for BDS at Dalian Medical University or any Chinese dental program.

Yes. The Year 6 internship at Dalian Medical University (DMU) can be completed in China, Pakistan, or another country. For internship in China, HSK-4 is required before starting. For internship in Pakistan or abroad, Dalian Medical University conducts a qualification evaluation of the chosen hospital, and students return to Dalian Medical University in the second half of Year 6 for the graduation thesis and final examinations. If internship is completed abroad, no HSK is required for graduation.

Check your ADMISSION NOTICE - not the pre-admission letter. If it reads 'MBBS (English Taught)' you are on the Dalian Medical University MOE-listed English MBBS 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 fees without confirming your track in writing. Titans Abroad will verify this before you proceed.

The Dalian Municipal Government provides a scholarship of 8,000 RMB/year specifically for international MBBS students at Dalian Medical University (DMU). This directly reduces the annual cost and applies on top of any university-level scholarship. Eligibility for BDS students should be verified with Dalian Medical University. 65% of Dalian Medical University's international students receive some form of scholarship annually.

No HSK is required at any point during the 6-year MBBS or BDS program at Dalian Medical University (DMU). HSK-4 is required only before starting the internship in China. If the internship is completed in Pakistan or another country, there is no HSK requirement at all for graduation from Dalian Medical University. For Clinical Medicine at Dalian Medical University, HSK-4 with a score of 190 or above is required before progressing into clinical years from Year 2.

Year 1 at Dalian Medical University (DMU) is higher because it includes several one-time charges that never appear again. For MBBS, on top of the standard tuition (42,000 RMB), hostel (10,000 RMB), visa extension (800 RMB), and insurance (800 RMB), Year 1 at Dalian Medical University also covers a medical checkup (600 RMB) and a one-time liaison, processing and management fee of 15,000 RMB - bringing the Dalian Medical University Year 1 MBBS total to 69,200 RMB. From Year 2 onwards you only pay tuition, hostel, visa extension, and insurance, which totals 53,600 RMB per year. The same one-time pattern applies to the Clinical Medicine and BDS programs at Dalian Medical University. 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.

The total 6-year MBBS cost at Dalian Medical University (DMU) is approximately 337,000 RMB. Year 1 is 69,200 RMB (includes the one-time liaison fee and medical checkup). Years 2 to 6 are 53,600 RMB each (tuition 42,000 + hostel 10,000 + visa 800 + insurance 800). The Dalian Government Scholarship (8,000 RMB/year) and the university merit scholarship can meaningfully reduce the ongoing annual cost. Application fee (1,500 RMB) is separate.

Dalian is one of the most liveable and cosmopolitan coastal cities in northeast China, often described as China's most scenic port city. Dalian Medical University (DMU)'s Lushunkou coastal campus has a scenic seaside setting unusual among medical universities. The city has a relatively mild climate compared to other northeast China cities - winters average −5°C to −15°C, summers 20–28°C. Monthly food costs approximately 800–1,200 RMB. Dalian has a modern tram system, metro, and direct flights to major Chinese and international cities. Halal food is available on and near the DMU campus. The 1,300 international students from 82 countries make it the most diverse international medical campus in northeast China.

Yes. Dalian Medical University (DMU) requires the CSCA (China Standardized College Entrance Exam for International Students) for admission to MBBS, Clinical Medicine, and BDS programs. The CSCA is administered online by the Chinese government five times per year and covers Mathematics plus a science subject combination - contact Titans Abroad to confirm the exact subjects required for Dalian Medical University. Scores are valid for two years and may also be considered in scholarship evaluations. Titans Abroad can assist with CSCA registration and preparation for Dalian Medical University applicants.

Indian students are welcome to apply, but Indian applicants should note that non-MOE Chinese medical universities generally do not meet current NMC (India) criteria for FMGE/NExT eligibility under the 2021 NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate regulations. Most Indian students seeking guaranteed NMC compliance choose MOE-listed Chinese universities instead. Anyone considering this university must independently verify the latest NMC requirements directly with the National Medical Commission before applying. NEET (50th percentile General / 40th percentile reserved) remains mandatory for Indian students studying MBBS abroad in any case.

Bangladeshi students may apply, but applicants should note that non-MOE Chinese programmes are not commonly included on BMDC's recognised foreign institutions list, which predominantly covers MOE-listed Chinese medical universities. Bangladeshi students should verify the current BMDC list directly before applying. Most Bangladeshi students seeking guaranteed BMDC recognition choose MOE-listed Chinese universities instead. SSC and HSC certificates with Physics, Chemistry and Biology are the core academic requirements.