Entry Requirements
- Applicants should be between18-35 years old(No later than Dec.31st of that year,Dec.31st included.),high school graduate or above, non-Chinese citizen with non-criminal record, in good health and with a good command of English (IELTS6.5/TOEFLIBT 85 or above).
- Applicants who are native English-speakers or have studied in English-taught high schools are not required to submit English proficiency certificates.
- The No.12 Document of 2020 issued by the Ministry of Education, PRC is administered by the University. Two important items of the Document are to note. First, according to Article 5 of Nationality Law of The People's Republic of China,‘a person whose parents are both Chinese nationals and have both settled abroad, or one of whose parents is a Chinese national and has settled abroad, and who has acquired foreign nationality at birth shall not have Chinese nationality.
- Since 2021, those applying to study at universities or junior colleges as international students, should satisfy the following additional requirements: the applicants must hold valid foreign passport or other relevant international recognized documents for at least 4 years; meanwhile,in the latest 4 years(by each April 30th of the year of University registration), the applicants must live overseas for 2 years(Living overseas for 9 months can be converted to 1 year, which is subject to the exit-entry stamp on visa.). Second, those who immigrated to other countries from the Mainland China,HongKong, Macao or Taiwan and apply to study as international students at universities or junior colleges of China are required to satisfy the requirement of the first item.
- If the applicant is under the age of 18 before 31st August of the application year, the guardian is required to provide supplementary materials. See"IV. Application Materials" for details.
- For students applying for MBBS, the subjects of the CSCA exam you need to take are Mathematics and Chemistry (the test papers are in English).
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I chose Tongji University because of its strong reputation in medical education, advanced clinical training, international learning environment, and research opportunities. I am especially interested in its modern MBBS curriculum and commitment to developing globally competent physicians.
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- Name:Kh***************
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I chose Tianjin Medical University because of its strong academic reputation and its emphasis on practical, hands-on clinical training.
- 6 months ago
- Name:RA*****************************************
- From:Egypt
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EXCEPT FOR THE GOOD REPUTATION ,THE GOOD FOLLOW UP ,THE IMPORTANT KNOWLEDGE AND THE INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTION THAT THIS SCHOOL WILL BRING ME . THERE IS ALSO A FAMLY STORY BEHING THIS CHOICE TWO OF MY BROTHERS STUDIED AT TONJI UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COURSE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MY FATHER WHO IS ALSO A DOCTOR AND I WOULD LIKE TO DO THE SMAE
- 3 Years ago
- Name:An*******
- From:Gabon
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to study abroad in china, preferably in shanghai, as well as to experience different cultures and learning backgrounds
- 5 Years ago
- Name:An*******
- From:South Africa
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good ranking and good location
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- Name:AZ************
- From:Iran
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Special Requirements
Attend Online Test: Required - CSCA (Learn More)You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.
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Program Highlights
- There are lots of scientists, entrepreneurs, medical experts and engineers graduated from Tongji University which enjoys the reputation of "North Tsinghua, South Tongji".
- The program pays attention to cultivating clinicians who have professional integrity, solid ground of basic medicine and systematic knowledge of clinical medicine and have mastered basic clinical skills as well as the ability to work with problems in clinical settings.
- Tongji University has become a top comprehensive university and connected with Germany and European countries especially in medicine teaching and research.
- TONGJI has been authorized by WHO and the graduates of this program can take the Medical Licensing Examinations held by the medical councils in different countries such as MCI, PMDC, USMLE, HPCSA, SCHS etc.
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Program Description
1. Program Introduction
Editor Notes: After systematic learning and meeting graduation requirements, students will be awarded MBBS degree.
- Students will be given the bachelor's degree of medicine if they pass the graduation exam (including exam on medical knowledge and exam on clinical skills).
- The program pays much attention to cultivating clinicians who have profound professional integrity, solid ground of basic medicine and systematic knowledge of clinical medicine and have acquired basic clinical skills as well as the ability to deal with problems in clinical settings.

2. Program Structure
Editor Notes: There are foundamental, basic medical and clinical courses in this program.
2.1 Main Courses
human anatomy, histoembryology, physiology, cytology and biochemistry, medical genetics, immunology, pathogenic biology, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, traditional Chinese medicine, psychiatry, etc.
2.2 Teaching Arrangement for MBBS





2.3 Credit Requirements
- The students should complete 203.5 credits, among which premed pubic courses are 26.5 credits, basic medical courses 48.5 credits and clinical medical courses 54.5 credits.
- The clinical rotation makes 74 credits.
2.4 Internship and Career
Internship:
Tongji University has 5 affiliated hospitals (the duration of the internship is one year (at least 48 weeks):
- Tongji hospital,
- Shanghai No. 10 People's Hospital,
- East Hospital,
- Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital,
- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Hospital.
Notes:
- These are all high level hospitals and have 4,443 beds altogether.
- Students must take the final examination on Theory Test and Clinical Evaluation in WHU.
Career:
- The graduates will be able to apply to take the medical licensing examination in the medical council to get registered and practice medicine, when they obtain MBBS Degree.
- Students have to do the degree accreditation first because of the regulations in different countries.
- Students who obtain MBBS degree can find jobs in government as well as private hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities.
- Students can also open his own clinic or continuely study for master's degree.
3. Degree Awarded
Editor Notes: Students will be given a medical degree by Tongji University.
MBBS Degree:
- Students who meet the requirements of the teaching program and pass the graduation examinations successfully will be granted a graduation certificate and conferred a medical degree by the Tongji University.
- The English copy of the degree will state MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).
4. School Introduction
Editor Notes: Tongji University has been included in the State-founded Project 211 and the 21st Century Education Rejuvenation Action Plan of China.
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Tongji University became an engineering university following a nationwide restructuring of institutions of higher learning in 1952. It was the largest university of civil engineering and offered the most specialized engineering programs in China. The university has developed rapidly into a multidisciplinary university featuring sciences, engineering, economics, management, liberal arts and law, with the initiation of the open up policy under the authorization of the central government in 1978, Learn More>>
5. The Medical School
Editor Notes: Tongji University began recruiting foreign students since the 1950s.
- The Medical School has cooperated with University of Leipzig, University of Phillip-Marburg.
- Student exchange has been carried out with Paris V, University of Ulm, University of Leipzig and University of Phillip-Marburg on.
- Three high-level cardiology workshops have been co-organized by American Cardiology College and the Medical School have.
- The Medical School has been authorized as the high-qualified university to offer MBBS program in English.
6. Campus Life
Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.

Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Contest
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Entry Requirements
- Applicants should be between18-35 years old(No later than Dec.31st of that year,Dec.31st included.),high school graduate or above, non-Chinese citizen with non-criminal record, in good health and with a good command of English (IELTS6.5/TOEFLIBT 85 or above).
- Applicants who are native English-speakers or have studied in English-taught high schools are not required to submit English proficiency certificates.
- The No.12 Document of 2020 issued by the Ministry of Education, PRC is administered by the University. Two important items of the Document are to note. First, according to Article 5 of Nationality Law of The People's Republic of China,‘a person whose parents are both Chinese nationals and have both settled abroad, or one of whose parents is a Chinese national and has settled abroad, and who has acquired foreign nationality at birth shall not have Chinese nationality.
- Since 2021, those applying to study at universities or junior colleges as international students, should satisfy the following additional requirements: the applicants must hold valid foreign passport or other relevant international recognized documents for at least 4 years; meanwhile,in the latest 4 years(by each April 30th of the year of University registration), the applicants must live overseas for 2 years(Living overseas for 9 months can be converted to 1 year, which is subject to the exit-entry stamp on visa.). Second, those who immigrated to other countries from the Mainland China,HongKong, Macao or Taiwan and apply to study as international students at universities or junior colleges of China are required to satisfy the requirement of the first item.
- If the applicant is under the age of 18 before 31st August of the application year, the guardian is required to provide supplementary materials. See"IV. Application Materials" for details.
- For students applying for MBBS, the subjects of the CSCA exam you need to take are Mathematics and Chemistry (the test papers are in English).
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 45,000 per year
RMB 270,000 in total (About $ 37,712)Accommodation Fee International Students Buildings No.1 Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 150 (More Details) Studio RMB 120 to RMB 180 (More Details) International Students Buildings No.2 Double Room RMB 70 to RMB 140 (More Details) Studio RMB 150 to RMB 200 (More Details) No. 4 Building Double Room RMB 70 to RMB 120 (More Details) No. 3 Builiding Double Room RMB 35 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 85 Service Fee USD 200 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
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If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.1. Admission priority will be given to applicants who can provide letters of recommendation.
2. Admission priority will be given to applicants holding New HSK Level 4 Certificates
*3. Personal statement
Please write your introduction according to the personal statement template (undergraduate) in the teaching language of the professional program (for example, the statementfor a program taught in Chinese should be written in Chinese, and the statement for aprogram taught in English should be written in English).
You can download a template or sample from here.4. Admission priority will be given to applicants who can provide other supporting materials
e.g. award certificates, foreign entrance examination transcripts, university admission notice, etc.
*5. A Chinese Name
You can create a Chinese name for yourself, write it in document and upload here since it is necessary for applying to Tongji University. If you didn't upload or fill in application form, then we will have to create a Chinese name for you. You may communicate with teacher to change it later though.
*6. Physical Health Report (in the last six months).
*7. Personal information page of the passport(Passport valid until March 1, 2027 and beyond)
*8. A Self-introduction Video
-Please speak in English or Chinese.
-The video should be at least 2 minutes long, in MP4 format, and less than 7 MB.
-Include a brief self-introduction, your study plan after enrollment, reasons for applying to this program and university in China, and your plans after graduation.
-You may also highlight your language ability, interests, confidence, and motivation.*9. Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.
*10. Original or notarized transcripts of all courses in high school
For a transcript in a language other than Chinese and English, the original notarized copy of the Chinese or English translation must be provided. The notarized copy must be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, or a foreign embassy and consulate in China; We recommend that you attach a description of the evaluation criteria of the transcripts. The results of the national senior high school entrance examination or the internationally accepted test results of the country of origin, such as UEC/A Level/AP/IB/SAT/ACT, can also be submitted as supplementary materials.
*11. High school diploma
For a certificate in a language other than Chinese and English, the original notarized copy of the Chinese or English translation must be provided. The notarized copy must be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, or a foreign embassy or consulate in China;
The original graduation certificate issued by the school of a new high school graduate needs to be provided. Upon admission, you need to bring the original high school graduation certificate for verification during registration; For a Malaysian SPM diploma, the certificate of completion of one-year preparatory studies and transcript of the preparatory courses are also required.*12. Copy of English proficiency certificate
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL IBT 85 or above. The original certificate is required to be submitted at the registration, if the student is admitted.(Applicants who are native English-speakers or have studied in English-medium high schools are not required to submit English proficiency certificates.)
*13. CSCA Test Transcript(s)
-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.
-For MBBS program: the required subjects are Mathematics and Chemistry — the test papers need to be in English.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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Change Log
- • The start date has been updated to September 1, 2027 May 14, 2026
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 15, 2027 May 14, 2026
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 15, 2026 May 5, 2026
- • The start date has been updated to September 1, 2026 May 5, 2026
- • The Entry Requirements has been updated. December 26, 2025
- • The application deadline has been updated to March 31, 2026 December 26, 2025
- • The Entry Requirements has been updated. December 26, 2025
- • The service fee has been updated to 200 USD September 24, 2025
- • The application deadline has been updated to April 10, 2025 January 26, 2025
- • The service fee has been updated to 219 USD May 27, 2024
- • The service fee has been updated to 200 USD May 27, 2024
- • The application deadline has been updated to April 20, 2023 February 1, 2023
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- • The application deadline has been updated to May 10, 2022 February 21, 2022
- • The application deadline has been updated to May 15, 2022 October 15, 2021
- • The content has been updated. October 15, 2021
- • The content has been updated. March 22, 2021
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- • The application deadline has been updated to May 14, 2021 December 21, 2020
- • The content has been updated. December 18, 2020
- • The application fee has been updated to 115 USD November 9, 2020
- • The content has been updated. February 28, 2020
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| ·Starting Date : | Sep 1 , 2027 | |
| ·Duration: | 6 Years |
| Teaching Language : | English |
| Application Deadline: | May 15 , 2027 |
| Tuition : | RMB 45,000 Per Year |
| Application Fee: | USD 85 (Check Policy) |
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