Fujian Medical University (FJMU) - MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Scholarships and Eligibility Guide 2026
About the University
Founded
1937; current name 1996; MBBS in English since 2008
Students
18,000+ full-time; 300+ international from 8+ countries
Clinical Network
4 Direct + 16 Total + 30 Clinical Teaching; 21 National Key Specialties
6-Year Cost
~2,58,000 RMB
Fujian Medical University (FJMU) was founded in 1937, making it one of the earliest public undergraduate medical universities in China. It is a Double First-Class construction university in Fujian Province, co-founded by the Fujian Provincial People's Government and the National Health Commission, and serves as the primary health talent training center, medical research center, and healthcare service center for Fujian Province.
FJMU has 6 ESI global top-1% disciplines including Clinical Medicine (top-3 per mille), Pharmacology and Toxicology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Biology and Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology and Genetics. The university has 4 directly affiliated hospitals with 21 national key clinical specialties, and both the Affiliated Union Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital are ranked in China's Top 100 hospitals (Fudan).
The annual all-in cost is 40,600 RMB, placing FJMU in the affordable mid-range. IELTS 6.0 (each band 5.0+) or TOEFL 85+ is required. FJMU conducts both a written examination and an interview for shortlisted applicants. PMC/PMDC and BMDC are both confirmed. Muslim canteen on campus. Two student canteens + dedicated Muslim canteen + public kitchen in hostel.
Fujian Medical University (FJMU) library, Fuzhou - founded 1937, Double First-Class construction university. Clinical Medicine ESI top-3 per mille; 6 ESI top-1% disciplines globally.
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Fujian Medical University (FJMU) campus - 4 directly affiliated hospitals with 21 national key clinical specialties. Both Union Hospital and First Affiliated Hospital are in China's Top 100 (Fudan ranking).
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
4 Hospitals
The MBBS program at Fujian Medical University (FJMU) is full English-medium and spans 6 years (5 academic + 1 internship), running since MOE approval in 2008. Class size is limited to 60 MOE-approved seats. The curriculum is supported by 21 national key clinical specialties across affiliated hospitals.
The national key clinical specialties of Neurology, Hematology, Cardiovascular Great Vessels Surgery, and General Surgery give MBBS students clinical rotation access to departments that are nationally ranked in their respective disciplines. Clinical training in Hematology in particular, a field where FJMU has a national key specialty, is distinctive in this guide.
FJMU has one of the more thorough admission processes: after submitting documents, eligible applicants sit a written examination (testing academic knowledge) and attend an interview (assessing English communication). IELTS 6.0 (each band 5.0+) or TOEFL iBT 85+ is required. CSCA is required. Tuition prepayment is required after pre-admission to confirm the offer. Titans Abroad provides IELTS planning, CSCA guidance, interview preparation, and full support up to departure.
Faculty strength: Double First-Class · Clinical Medicine ESI Top-3 Per Mille · 6 ESI Top-1% Disciplines · 2 Hospitals in China Top 100 · 21 National Key Clinical Specialties · Muslim Canteen on Campus · PMC/PMDC + BMDC Confirmed
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
4 Directly Affiliated; 2 in China Top 100; 21 National Key Clinical Specialties; 7 Clinical Medical Schools; 30 Clinical Teaching Hospitals; 94 Professional Practice Bases
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the 6-year program.
Affiliated Union Hospital of FJMU
One of China's Top 100 hospitals (Fudan ranking). Designated as one of Fujian's first batch of high-level hospitals. Major national key clinical specialties: Neurology, Hematology, Cardiovascular Great Vessels Surgery. Primary clinical training base for MBBS students.
First Affiliated Hospital of FJMU
One of China's Top 100 hospitals (Fudan ranking). Designated as one of Fujian's first batch of high-level hospitals. Major comprehensive tertiary teaching hospital with strong general surgery and internal medicine departments.
Second Affiliated Hospital of FJMU
Major teaching hospital; comprehensive tertiary Grade-A hospital.
Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of FJMU
Specialist dental and oral health teaching hospital.
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FJMU - PMC/PMDC + BMDC dual recognized. CSC-approved since 2011. Muslim canteen on campus alongside two student canteens and public kitchen in hostel.
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FJMU in Fuzhou - cross-strait gateway city to Taiwan. Subtropical oceanic climate; mild year-round. Monthly food costs ~1,000-1,300 RMB. 16 national clinical key specialties.
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Fuzhou City and Campus Environment
Location
Fuzhou, Fujian Province; coastal capital; cross-strait culture
Airport
Fuzhou Changle International (FOC)
Climate
Subtropical oceanic; mild year-round; no extreme cold
Living Cost
~1,000-1,300 RMB/month food; Muslim canteen on campus
Fuzhou is the capital of Fujian Province and one of China's historic southeastern coastal cities. Historically one of China's five treaty ports in the 19th century. Today the economic, political, and cultural center of Fujian Province with a population of approximately 8 million.
Fujian Province sits across the Taiwan Strait from Taiwan, and Fuzhou has unique cross-strait cultural characteristics. Subtropical oceanic climate: mild throughout the year, with hot humid summers (up to 36°C) and cool winters (rarely below 5°C). No extreme cold. Monthly food costs approximately 1,000 to 1,300 RMB.
FJMU has two student canteens plus a dedicated Muslim canteen on campus, plus a public kitchen in the hostel building. Indian food options are available near campus and in the city. Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) serves the city.
Student life: Fujian Medical University (FJMU) has a dedicated Muslim canteen on campus alongside two standard student canteens and a public kitchen in the hostel building. Fuzhou also has halal food options in the wider city. This on-campus setup is one of the more practical arrangements for Muslim students in this guide.
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 Required (Stricter Than Average)
Fujian Medical University (FJMU) requires IELTS 6.0 (each band 5.0+) or TOEFL iBT 85+ or paper-based TOEFL 580+. Native English speakers or students from fully English-medium high schools exempt with official proof.
CSCA Required (Subjects TBC)
CSCA is required at Fujian Medical University (FJMU). Specific subject combination not yet confirmed in accessible sources. Contact Titans Abroad before registering for CSCA.
Written Exam + Interview Required
After document review, eligible applicants sit a written examination and attend an interview at Fujian Medical University (FJMU). Performance in both affects admission outcome. This is one of the more thorough admission processes in this guide. Titans Abroad provides interview preparation support.
Tuition Prepayment Required
Full annual tuition must be prepaid after receiving the pre-admission notice to confirm the offer at Fujian Medical University (FJMU). Budget for this payment before departure.
HSK Graduation Requirement at Fujian Medical University (FJMU)
HSK-4 is required before graduation at Fujian Medical University (FJMU), following the MOE standard. There is no HSK requirement during the program itself. Students develop Chinese language skills through daily exposure in Fuzhou.
Program Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | MBBS (Clinical Medicine); Full English Medium; 6 Years |
| Intake | September; deadline approximately June 30 each year |
| Seats | 60 (MOE approved quota) |
| University Type | MOE Listed; Double First-Class; Public; Since 2008 |
| IELTS/TOEFL | IELTS 6.0 (each band 5.0+) or TOEFL iBT 85+ |
| Entrance Exam | Written exam + interview required after document review |
| CSCA | REQUIRED (MOE standard; subjects TBC; confirm with Titans Abroad) |
| HSK | HSK-4 before graduation (MOE standard) |
| Age | 18 to 30 |
| Min Marks | 70% in high school overall |
| Annual All-In Cost | ~40,600 RMB/year from Year 2 |
| 6-Year Total | ~2,59,000 RMB |
Campus & Facilities
Qishan and Wushan Campuses
📍 Fuzhou, Fujian Province
Two campuses totaling approximately 1,550 acres with 876,710+ sq m floor space. Hostel: double rooms with private bathroom (24-hour hot water), AC, internet, TV. Muslim canteen on campus; two student canteens; public kitchen in hostel.
MOE Listed: What This Means?
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Fee Structure
MBBS - Clinical Medicine (Full English; 6 Years; Double Room Hostel)
Year 1 breakdown: tuition (35,000) + hostel double room (4,000) + medical checkup (400) + visa extension (800) + insurance (800) + liaison fee (15,000) = 56,000 RMB. From Year 2 onwards: 35,000 + 4,000 + 800 + 800 = 40,600 RMB. Application fee (1,500 RMB) is paid separately. Tuition prepayment required after pre-admission. Written exam + interview required.
Medical Checkup (400) + Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) + Liaison Fee (15,000)
Medical checkup (400) and liaison fee (15,000) are one-time Year 1 charges only.
Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800)
Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800)
Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800)
Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800)
Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800)
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 35,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Medical Checkup (400) + Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) + Liaison Fee (15,000) | 56,000 RMB |
| Year 2 | 35,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) | 40,600 RMB |
| Year 3 | 35,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) | 40,600 RMB |
| Year 4 | 35,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) | 40,600 RMB |
| Year 5 | 35,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) | 40,600 RMB |
| Year 6 (Internship) | 35,000 RMB | 4,000 RMB | Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) | 40,600 RMB |
| Total (6-Year MBBS Program) | ~259,000 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Total 6-year MBBS cost: approximately RMB 2,59,000 (Year 1: 56,000 + Years 2-6: 40,600 x 5 = 2,03,000).
- •Year 1 breakdown: tuition (35,000) + hostel (4,000) + medical checkup (400) + visa extension (800) + insurance (800) + liaison fee (15,000) = 56,000 RMB.
- •Medical checkup (400) and liaison fee (15,000) are one-time charges in Year 1 only.
- •Liaison and management charges (RMB 15,000) are one-time only in Year 1. These include: documents attestation guidance, visa processing assistance, visa interview preparation, pre-departure support, group travel arrangements, post-landing services, JW202/visa letter, courier, airport pickup, and more.
- •Application fee (1,500 RMB, non-refundable) is paid separately before applying.
- •Tuition prepayment is required to confirm pre-admission. After receiving the pre-admission notice, self-funded applicants must prepay tuition within the deadline.
- •All fees non-refundable once paid.
Scholarships
Coverage
5,000 to 10,000 RMB/year; awarded at end of each academic year based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and attendance
Eligibility
Enrolled international MBBS/BDS students; annually awarded
Coverage
Partial to full; competitive; verify current amount with FJMU
Eligibility
Outstanding international students at Fujian Province universities
Coverage
Full: tuition + hostel + 2,500 RMB/month stipend + insurance; FJMU approved for CSC since 2011
Eligibility
Competitive; all nationalities; apply via CSC website or Chinese embassy
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| FJMU Excellence Scholarship | University | 5,000 to 10,000 RMB/year; awarded at end of each academic year based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and attendance | Enrolled international MBBS/BDS students; annually awarded |
| Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial Govt | Partial to full; competitive; verify current amount with FJMU | Outstanding international students at Fujian Province universities |
| Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) | Government | Full: tuition + hostel + 2,500 RMB/month stipend + insurance; FJMU approved for CSC since 2011 | Competitive; all nationalities; apply via CSC website or Chinese embassy |
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By the Numbers
1937; current name 1996
Founded
18,000+ full-time
Students
14,742 teaching and medical staff
Staff
6 Disciplines; Clinical Medicine top-3 per mille
ESI Top-1%
60 (MOE approved quota)
MBBS Seats
Why Fujian Medical University Is Worth Considering?
- 1Two China Top-100 hospitals in the affiliated network - Union Hospital and First Affiliated Hospital both nationally ranked; rare for a university at this price point
- 221 national key clinical specialties - breadth of nationally recognized departments for specialist rotations
- 3Clinical Medicine ESI top-3 per mille - among the strongest ESI clinical medicine positions in this guide
- 46 ESI top-1% disciplines - broad research depth across basic and clinical sciences
- 5Muslim canteen on campus - halal food available from Day 1 without leaving campus
- 6~40,600 RMB all-in annual - competitive price for a Double First-Class university with China Top-100 hospitals
- 7PMC/PMDC and BMDC both confirmed - strong South Asian recognition
- 8CSC-approved since 2011 - strong scholarship track record
- 9Fuzhou - coastal subtropical capital with mild climate and cross-strait culture
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
Fujian Medical University (FJMU) offers Double First-Class status, Clinical Medicine ESI top-3 per mille, 21 national key clinical specialties, two hospitals in China's Top 100, a Muslim canteen on campus, and PMC/PMDC + BMDC dual recognition - at approximately 40,600 RMB per year from Year 2. IELTS 6.0 (each band 5.0+), CSCA, written exam + interview required. Titans Abroad helps with IELTS planning, CSCA guidance, interview preparation, and full support up to departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fujian Medical University (FJMU) PMC/PMDC recognized?
Yes. PMC/PMDC recognition is confirmed for Fujian Medical University (FJMU) - NRE/NLE licensing examination eligibility is confirmed. FJMU is also MOE-listed since 2008, BMDC Bangladesh recognized, WHO recognized, WDOMS listed, WFME recognized, and ECFMG eligible.
What is the IELTS requirement at Fujian Medical University (FJMU)?
Fujian Medical University (FJMU) requires IELTS 6.0 (each band 5.0+) or TOEFL iBT 85+ or paper-based TOEFL 580+. Native English speakers or students from fully English-medium high schools exempt with official proof. This is stricter than the average MOE university IELTS requirement.
What is the CSCA requirement at Fujian Medical University (FJMU)?
CSCA is required at Fujian Medical University (FJMU). The specific subject combination is not yet confirmed in accessible official sources. Contact Titans Abroad before registering to ensure you take the correct subjects.
What is the HSK requirement at Fujian Medical University (FJMU)?
HSK-4 is required before graduation at Fujian Medical University (FJMU), following the MOE standard for English-medium MBBS programs. There is no HSK requirement during the program itself. Students develop Chinese language skills through daily exposure in Fuzhou across the 6-year program.
What is Fujian Medical University (FJMU)'s admission process compared to other universities?
Fujian Medical University (FJMU) has one of the more thorough admission processes in this guide. After submitting documents, eligible applicants sit a written examination (testing academic knowledge) and attend an interview (assessing English communication and overall aptitude). This two-stage assessment is stricter than most Chinese MBBS universities which only require documents. Start IELTS preparation early and prepare for the interview with Titans Abroad's guidance.
What are Fujian Medical University (FJMU)'s national key clinical specialties?
Fujian Medical University (FJMU) has 21 national key clinical specialties across its affiliated hospitals. Key ones include Neurology, Hematology, Cardiovascular Great Vessels Surgery, and General Surgery. This means MBBS students rotate through departments that hold national-level recognition, encountering complex cases and research-active clinical environments in these specialties.
Why are two of Fujian Medical University (FJMU)'s hospitals in China's Top 100?
Both the Affiliated Union Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital were designated as first-batch high-level hospitals in Fujian Province, a recognition reserved for institutions meeting national benchmarks for infrastructure, staffing, research output, and patient outcomes. The Fudan Hospital Rankings place both in China's national top 100, meaning MBBS students at Fujian Medical University (FJMU) train at hospitals that outperform those at most other universities in this guide.
Is Fujian Medical University (FJMU) good for Muslim students?
Yes. Fujian Medical University (FJMU) has a dedicated Muslim canteen on campus alongside two standard student canteens and a public kitchen in the hostel building. Fuzhou also has halal food options in the wider city. This on-campus setup is one of the more practical arrangements for Muslim students in this guide.
What is the total 6-year cost at Fujian Medical University (FJMU)?
Approximately 2,59,000 RMB. Year 1 is 56,000 RMB (all one-time charges included). Years 2 to 6 are 40,600 RMB each. Application fee (1,500 RMB) and tuition prepayment are separate. The annual Fujian Medical University (FJMU) Excellence Scholarship (5,000 to 10,000 RMB) can offset a meaningful portion of annual costs for high-performing students.
Is BMDC Bangladesh recognition confirmed for Fujian Medical University (FJMU)?
Yes. BMDC recognition for Fujian Medical University (FJMU) is confirmed. Bangladeshi students are eligible to apply for the NLE exam via BMDC after graduating from FJMU. Verify current BMDC requirements directly before applying.
What makes Fuzhou a distinctive city for MBBS?
Fuzhou has a unique position as a gateway city between mainland China and Taiwan, with strong cross-strait trade, cultural, and family ties. Historically one of China's five treaty ports, it has centuries of international commercial history. The climate is subtropical and mild year-round. The city is less crowded and more affordable than Shanghai or Beijing while being well-connected by air to Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and domestic Chinese destinations.
Can Indian students study MBBS at Fujian Medical University? Is NEET required?
Yes — Indian students are welcome at Fujian Medical 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. Fujian Medical University is MOE-listed and WHO recognized, making it eligible for NMC compliance and FMGE/NExT registration.
Can Bangladeshi students study MBBS at Fujian Medical University? Is the degree BMDC recognized?
Yes — Bangladeshi students are welcome at Fujian Medical 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.