Qingdao University (QDU) MBBS in China | Fee Structure, Scholarships & Eligibility Guide 2026
About the University
Medical History
Since 1909
ARWU Ranking
Top 500 Global · Top 100 China
Flagship Hospital
5,046 Beds · Ranked 69th
City
Coastal · Yellow Sea
Qingdao University (QDU) traces its medical education history to 1909, when the German-Chinese Special Higher Medical School was founded in Qingdao under German colonial administration. The city had been a German concession since 1898, and this early European institutional influence shaped Qingdao University's enduring international outlook. In 1946 the Shandong University Medical College was established in Qingdao, and in 1956 the institution became the independent Qingdao Medical College. The current comprehensive university was formed in 1993 through merger with other institutions. It is the largest university in Shandong Province and one of the most internationally diverse, hosting over 1,600 international students from 70+ countries.
Qingdao University's flagship teaching hospital - Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital - is one of the strongest clinical training environments in this guide. Founded in 1898, it is one of the oldest modern hospitals in China. With 5,046 open beds, it is ranked 69th among all hospitals in China for six consecutive years, recording 52.73 million OPD visits per year, 210,000 discharges, and 104,000 surgeries annually. It has 2 national key clinical disciplines and 31 provincial key specialties. For MBBS students, this means rotations in one of China's highest patient-volume, highest-complexity teaching environments.
Qingdao University's English-medium MBBS has been running since 2006 and is MOE listed, PMC/PMDC A-List approved, NMC India approved, BMDC approved, WHO recognized, and ECFMG and FAIMER listed. The CSCA requirement is Mathematics only - the simplest subject combination of any MOE-listed university in this guide. For academically strong students, Qingdao University offers a full first-year tuition waiver (30,000 RMB) for those with 90%+ in high school, and 20,000 RMB off for those with 85–89% - one of the most accessible entry scholarships in this series.
Qingdao University Main Entrance - Twin Towers & Gold Characters, Ningxia Road Campus
Qingdao University Campus Gymnasium - Modern Glass Sports Hall, Qingdao
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Medical Program and Faculty
Duration
6 Years
Medium
Full English
Clinical Training
5 Hospitals
The MBBS (Clinical Medicine) program at Qingdao University is a 6-year full English-medium course: 5 years of academic and clinical study followed by a compulsory 1-year internship in affiliated teaching hospitals. The program is MOE listed and has been running since 2006. The Faculty of Medicine is one of the first-batch higher medical schools approved by the State Council of China to grant master's degrees, and Qingdao University is a pilot university for the Ministry of Education's Excellent Doctor Training Program.
Curriculum follows the standard Chinese medical progression: Years 1–3 cover basic medical sciences including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medical Genetics, Medical Immunology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and Diagnostics. Chinese Language is included in Year 1 to support patient communication during clinical years. Years 4–5 are clinical sciences rotations: Internal Medicine (16 weeks), Surgery (16 weeks), Paediatrics (8 weeks), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (8 weeks), and other specialties - all conducted in English. Year 6 is a full 12-month internship at affiliated teaching hospitals.
The clinical anchor of Qingdao University's program is the Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital - founded in 1898, with 5,046 open beds, ranked 69th among all hospitals in China, and recording 52.73 million OPD visits per year. With 2 national key clinical disciplines and 31 provincial key specialties, this is one of the most clinically productive teaching hospitals in this guide. The combined 7-hospital network provides MBBS students with breadth of specialty exposure across general medicine, surgery, women's and children's medicine, and more.
Faculty strength: 35,000+ undergraduates · 9,800+ graduates · 104 undergraduate programs · 127 doctoral programs · 3.55 million library volumes.
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Training
7 Affiliated Hospitals · Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital: 5,046 Beds · Ranked 69th Nationally · 52+ Million OPD Visits/Year
Comprehensive clinical exposure across all major disciplines throughout the 6-year program.
Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital
Founded 1898 · 5,046 beds · Ranked 69th nationally · 52.73M OPD visits/year · 2 national key clinical disciplines · 31 provincial key specialties
Qingdao Municipal Hospital
Major general hospital · Clinical rotations across core medical and surgical specialties
Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Qingdao University
Specialist clinical training in obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, and neonatology
Qingdao Center Hospital
General clinical training across multiple departments
3 Additional Affiliated Hospitals
Supplementary clinical placements across Qingdao City
Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital - Dehua Building (Historic German Colonial Wing, Est. 1898)
Qingdao University Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital - OB/Gyn & Paediatrics Teaching Hospital
📷 Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Qingdao City and Campus Environment
Int'l Students
1,600+ / 70+ Countries
Summer
25–28°C (Mild Coastal)
Winter
−3 to −5°C (Central Heating)
Airport
Jiaodong International
Qingdao is one of China's most historically distinctive cities. Originally a German concession from 1898 to 1914, it retains significant European architectural heritage - red-roofed colonial buildings, the famous Tsingtao Brewery (founded 1903), and European-style streets in the historic centre. The city faces the Yellow Sea to the south with Mount Fushan as its inland backdrop, creating a coastal and mountainous setting genuinely unique among Chinese university cities. Qingdao is consistently ranked among the most livable, cleanest, and safest cities in China.
The climate is oceanic, moderated by the sea. Summers are warm but comfortable (25–28°C) - noticeably milder than inland Chinese cities. Winters are cold but not harsh (−3 to −5°C), with university central heating throughout. Coastal air quality is generally superior to inland industrial cities. For South Asian students, Qingdao's mild summers and manageable winters represent one of the more comfortable climate environments of any university in this guide.
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport connects to all major Chinese hubs and several international routes. High-speed rail links Qingdao to Jinan and Beijing. The Qingdao University campus is centrally located in the city surrounded by urban amenities. Muslim canteens, halal restaurants, Indian food options, supermarkets, and international student services are available on and near campus. Cost of living is moderate - food costs approximately 800–1,200 RMB per month.
Student life: Muslim canteens and halal food on campus. Coastal city with mild summers (25–28°C). One of China's most livable cities. Food costs approximately 800–1,200 RMB/month.
International Recognitions and Approvals
Important Admission Requirements
CSCA - Mathematics Only
Qingdao University requires the CSCA with Mathematics as the only subject - confirmed from the official CSCA university database. This is the simplest CSCA requirement of any MOE-listed university in this guide. Most other universities require two or three subjects. Confirm with Titans Abroad before registering for any updates to the 2026 intake requirement.
Academic Threshold - 70% Average
Qingdao University requires a minimum 70% overall average in high school with each individual subject scoring at least 60%. This is higher than the standard 60% overall threshold at most MOE-listed universities. Students with strong F.Sc or A-Level results in science subjects should comfortably meet this requirement.
English Proficiency
IELTS/TOEFL is not explicitly required at Qingdao University. English proficiency records from school confirming English-medium instruction are accepted for applicants from English-speaking or English-medium school environments. Applicants from non-English-speaking countries should provide proof of English instruction or a standardized test score. Confirm current requirements with Titans Abroad.
Scholarship at Application
Qingdao University's entry scholarships are applied at admission - not after enrollment. If your high school average is 90%+, apply for the full first-year tuition waiver (30,000 RMB) at the time of application. If 85–89%, apply for the 20,000 RMB partial scholarship. These are among the most accessible entry scholarships in this series and significantly offset the higher hostel cost.
Program Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Clinical Medicine (MBBS) | Full English Medium | MOE Listed |
| Duration | 6 Years (5 years academic + 1 year internship) |
| Intakes | September intake; classes begin October; deadline approx. 20 August |
| University Type | MOE Listed | Provincial Key University | Medical Education Since 1909 |
| Location | 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China 266071 |
| IELTS/TOEFL | Not explicitly required; English proficiency records from school accepted |
| Interview | Not mentioned in official guide |
| CSCA | Required - Mathematics only (simplest CSCA requirement in this guide) |
| HSK Requirement | No HSK requirement specified in official guide |
| Hostel | Double room: 12,000–14,300 RMB/year (central Qingdao campus) |
| Internship | Year 6 at Qingdao University affiliated hospitals in Qingdao |
| Int'l Students | 1,600+ from 70+ countries |
MOE Listed: What This Means?
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
Fee Structure
Application fee (1,500 RMB) and registration fee (800 RMB on arrival) are paid separately. Year 1 package includes tuition, hostel, medical checkup, visa extension, insurance, and one-time liaison & management charges. From Year 2 onwards only direct university fees apply. Hostel fee range is 12,000–14,300 RMB/year; fee table uses the lower 12,000 RMB rate.
Medical Checkup (400) + Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) + Liaison & Management Charges (15,000)
Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB
Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB
Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB
Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB
Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Other Fees | Total (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 30,000 RMB | 12,000 RMB | Medical Checkup (400) + Visa Extension (800) + Insurance (800) + Liaison & Management Charges (15,000) | 59,000 RMB |
| Year 2 | 30,000 RMB | 12,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB | 43,600 RMB |
| Year 3 | 30,000 RMB | 12,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB | 43,600 RMB |
| Year 4 | 30,000 RMB | 12,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB | 43,600 RMB |
| Year 5 | 30,000 RMB | 12,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB | 43,600 RMB |
| Year 6 (Internship) | 30,000 RMB | 12,000 RMB | Visa Extension + Insurance = 1,600 RMB | 43,600 RMB |
| Total (6-Year MBBS Program) | ~277,000 RMB | |||
Notes on the fee structure:
- •Total 6-year cost: approximately RMB 2,77,000 (using 12,000 RMB hostel). At maximum 14,300 RMB hostel, 6-year total rises to approximately RMB 2,93,200.
- •Application fee of 1,500 RMB is non-refundable and paid separately before the Year 1 package.
- •Registration fee of 800 RMB is paid on arrival at the university (one-time, separate from Year 1 package).
- •Hostel fee range is 12,000–14,300 RMB/year for a double room per the official 2025 Qingdao University guide. Fee table uses the 12,000 RMB lower rate.
- •Water and electricity are not included in the hostel fee; paid separately based on usage.
- •Liaison, processing and management charges (RMB 15,000) are one-time only in Year 1 and cover: 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.
- •All fees are non-refundable once paid (exception: visa denial may qualify for a university refund).
Scholarships
Coverage
Full first-year tuition waiver - 30,000 RMB
Eligibility
New MBBS students with 90%+ overall average in high school; apply at time of admission
Coverage
20,000 RMB off first-year tuition
Eligibility
New MBBS students with 85–89% overall average in high school; apply at time of admission
Coverage
5,000–10,000 RMB per year; performance-based; awarded at end of each academic year
Eligibility
All enrolled international students based on academic performance
Coverage
Partial to full tuition; competitive; merit-based
Eligibility
Outstanding international applicants; assessed at admission
Coverage
Partial to full tuition and living allowance
Eligibility
Outstanding international students at Shandong universities including Qingdao University
Coverage
Partial tuition and living allowance
Eligibility
International students at Qingdao universities; apply via Qingdao University
Coverage
Full tuition + hostel + 2,500 RMB/month living stipend + insurance
Eligibility
Competitive; all international students eligible; apply via CSC website
| Scholarship | Type | Coverage | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| QU Tuition Scholarship (90%+ Marks) | University | Full first-year tuition waiver - 30,000 RMB | New MBBS students with 90%+ overall average in high school; apply at time of admission |
| QU Partial Scholarship (85–89% Marks) | University | 20,000 RMB off first-year tuition | New MBBS students with 85–89% overall average in high school; apply at time of admission |
| QU Excellent Student Scholarship | University | 5,000–10,000 RMB per year; performance-based; awarded at end of each academic year | All enrolled international students based on academic performance |
| QU President Scholarship | University | Partial to full tuition; competitive; merit-based | Outstanding international applicants; assessed at admission |
| Shandong Provincial Government Scholarship | Provincial Government | Partial to full tuition and living allowance | Outstanding international students at Shandong universities including Qingdao University |
| Qingdao Municipal Government Scholarship | Municipal Government | Partial tuition and living allowance | International students at Qingdao universities; apply via Qingdao University |
| Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) | Government - Full | Full tuition + hostel + 2,500 RMB/month living stipend + insurance | Competitive; all international students eligible; apply via CSC website |
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By the Numbers
35,000+
Undergrad Students
9,800+
Graduate Students
104
Undergraduate Programs
127
Doctoral Programs
3,550,000+
Library Volumes
Why Qingdao University Is Worth Considering?
- 1Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital - 5,046 beds, ranked 69th nationally, founded 1898: one of the oldest and highest-volume teaching hospitals in China, providing exceptional clinical training density and complexity.
- 2Full first-year tuition waiver for 90%+ students (30,000 RMB): effectively brings Year 1 cost in line with or below universities with lower hostel rates, making Qingdao University a strong value proposition for high-achieving students.
- 3CSCA Mathematics only: the simplest CSCA preparation requirement of any MOE-listed university in this guide - one subject instead of two or three.
- 4No HSK requirement: no mandatory Chinese language exam at any stage of the program, unlike many MOE-listed universities.
- 51,600+ international students from 70+ countries: one of the most genuinely diverse international student communities in this guide.
- 6Qingdao - German heritage coastal city on the Yellow Sea: consistently ranked one of China's most livable cities, with mild summers, manageable winters, clean coastal air, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
- 7Medical education history since 1909: among the oldest medical education traditions of any university in this guide.
- 8ARWU top 500 globally (2019–2020) and top 100 in China (2021): strong academic standing as a comprehensive provincial key university.
- 9Multiple scholarship layers: QU Tuition (90%+), QU Partial (85–89%), QU President, QU Excellent Student, Shandong Provincial, Qingdao Municipal, and CSC all available.
- 10PMC/PMDC A-List + NMC India + BMDC + WHO + ECFMG + FAIMER recognized simultaneously.
How to Apply via Titans Abroad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CSCA requirement at Qingdao University (QDU)?
Qingdao University requires the CSCA with Mathematics as the only subject - confirmed from the official CSCA university database. This is the simplest CSCA requirement of any MOE-listed university in this guide. Most other universities require two or three subjects. Contact Titans Abroad before registering to confirm any updates for the 2026 intake.
Is IELTS or TOEFL required at Qingdao University (QDU)?
IELTS/TOEFL is not explicitly required at Qingdao University. English proficiency records from your school confirming English-medium instruction are accepted. Applicants from non-English-speaking school environments should provide proof of English instruction or a standardized test score. This makes Qingdao University more accessible than universities with mandatory IELTS/TOEFL requirements.
Is HSK required at Qingdao University (QDU)?
No HSK requirement is specified in the official Qingdao University MBBS application guide. The curriculum includes Chinese Language in Year 1 to support patient communication during clinical training. Students should develop basic Chinese for clinical communication, but there is no mandatory HSK examination at any stage of the Qingdao University program.
What scholarships are available at Qingdao University (QDU) for new MBBS students?
Qingdao University has one of the most accessible entry scholarship programs in this guide. Students with 90%+ in high school receive a full first-year tuition waiver of 30,000 RMB - applied at admission. Students with 85–89% receive 20,000 RMB off. Ongoing students can access the QU Excellent Student Scholarship (5,000–10,000 RMB/year performance-based) and the QU President Scholarship. Government scholarships include Shandong Provincial, Qingdao Municipal, and Chinese Government CSC (full: tuition + hostel + 2,500 RMB/month).
Why is the hostel fee at Qingdao University higher than most other universities?
Qingdao University's hostel rate of 12,000–14,300 RMB/year reflects Qingdao's coastal city accommodation market. The campus is centrally located in a major, popular city - one of China's most livable - and hostel rates reflect the cost of living in that location. Students with 90%+ in high school can offset this entirely through the full first-year tuition waiver of 30,000 RMB.
What is the total 6-year cost at Qingdao University (QDU)?
Using the 12,000 RMB double hostel rate, the estimated 6-year total is approximately 2,77,000 RMB. At the maximum 14,300 RMB hostel rate, the total rises to approximately 2,93,200 RMB. Application fee (1,500 RMB) and registration fee (800 RMB on arrival) are separate. The 90%+ first-year scholarship reduces Year 1 effective cost by 30,000 RMB.
Why is Year 1 fee at Qingdao University (QDU) more expensive than the following years?
Year 1 at Qingdao University is higher because it includes several one-time charges that never appear again. On top of the standard tuition (30,000 RMB), hostel (12,000 RMB), visa extension (800 RMB), and insurance (800 RMB), Year 1 also covers a medical checkup (400 RMB) and a one-time liaison, processing and management fee of 15,000 RMB - bringing Year 1 to 59,000 RMB. From Year 2 onwards you only pay tuition, hostel, visa extension, and insurance: 43,600 RMB per year.
What is Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital's ranking and significance?
Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital was founded in 1898, making it one of the oldest modern hospitals in China. With 5,046 open beds, it is ranked 69th among all hospitals in China for six consecutive years. It records 52.73 million OPD visits per year, 210,000 discharges, and 104,000 surgeries annually, with 2 national key clinical disciplines and 31 provincial key specialties. For MBBS students, this means clinical rotations in one of China's highest patient-volume, highest-complexity teaching environments.
Is Qingdao University (QDU) recognized in Pakistan?
Yes. Qingdao University is PMC/PMDC A-List approved - the highest recognition tier for Pakistani students. Graduates are eligible to appear in the NRE/NLE licensing examination in Pakistan. Qingdao University is also NMC India approved (FMGE/NExT eligible), BMDC Bangladesh approved, WHO recognized, WDOMS listed, and ECFMG and FAIMER listed.
What is student life like in Qingdao for Qingdao University (QDU) international students?
Qingdao is consistently ranked one of China's most liveable cities - a coastal city on the Yellow Sea in Shandong Province, famous for its German colonial architecture, Tsingtao beer, and fresh seafood. Qingdao University (QDU) hosts over 1,600 international students from 70+ countries, creating one of the most diverse international communities in this guide. The climate is mild: summers are 25–28°C with sea breezes, winters are −3 to −5°C with central heating on campus. A Muslim canteen and halal food are available on campus. Food costs approximately 800–1,200 RMB/month. Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport provides connections to major Chinese cities and international hubs.
Can Indian students study MBBS at Qingdao University? Is NEET required?
Yes — Indian students are welcome at Qingdao 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. Qingdao University is MOE-listed and WHO recognized, making it eligible for NMC compliance and FMGE/NExT registration.
Can Bangladeshi students study MBBS at Qingdao University? Is the degree BMDC recognized?
Yes — Bangladeshi students are welcome at Qingdao 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.