Nanjing Medical University MBBS: Fees, Admission, Scholarships and FMGE Review for Indian Students
Nanjing Medical University (NMU) in Nanjing, China, is on the Ministry of Education's list of 45 universities allowed to teach MBBS in English. Its 2026 MBBS lasts 6 years including a 1-year internship and costs CNY 34,000 a year (≈ $5,100, ≈ ₹4.8 lakh), with housing at CNY 6,000–8,000. Indian applicants can qualify with CBSE 70%+, a State Board 85%+ or a NEET score of 300+, plus the CSCA test. NMU graduates passed FMGE at about 37% in 2024 and 26% in 2025.
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NMU: key facts
- Location
- Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Type
- Public (state) university
- Tuition per year
- $5,100 (USD, approx.)
- Hostel per year
- $900–$1,200
- Total (tuition + hostel, full course)
- $36,000–$38,000
- Course duration
- 6 years (incl. 1-year internship)
- Medium of instruction
- English, with Chinese language study (HSK) for clinical work
- Intake
- September (2026 applications: 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2026)
- Recognition
- On China's Ministry of Education 2019–20 list of 45 universities allowed to teach MBBS in English (100 places); Graduates appear in NBEMS FMGE institute-wise reports (2024, 2025); Check WDOMS listing at search.wdoms.org
- Indian students
- NMU's English site lists 276 Indian students enrolled and 639 in total (undated); 171 graduates sat FMGE in 2025 (NBEMS)
- Official website
- sie.njmu.edu.cn
Key takeaways
- NMU's 2026 MBBS: 6 years including a 1-year internship, tuition CNY 34,000 a year, registration CNY 500 and a CNY 13,000 deposit after the interview.
- Academic routes for Indians: CBSE at least 70%, State Board at least 85%, or a NEET score of 300 or more from 2024–2026.
- All applicants need a CSCA score (Mathematics and Chemistry) and IELTS 6 / TOEFL 85 / Duolingo 115 unless schooled in English.
- Scholarships cover full tuition for 5% of entrants, half for 10% and a quarter for 15%; 70% receive CNY 5,000.
- NBEMS data: NMU graduates passed FMGE at about 37% in 2024 and 26% in 2025, versus about 14.5% for all China graduates in 2025.
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Nanjing Medical University at a glance
Nanjing Medical University (NMU) is a public medical university in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, in eastern China. It appears as number 9 on the Ministry of Education's 2019–20 list of 45 universities allowed to admit international students to English-taught clinical medicine, with 100 places. Its English website lists 276 Indian students enrolled and 639 who have studied at NMU (the page is undated).
NMU is unusually explicit about Indian applicants: its 2026 admission rules name CBSE, State Board and NEET thresholds directly.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Nanjing, Jiangsu (Jiangning and Wutai campuses) |
| Programme | MBBS, 6 years including 1-year internship, English |
| MoE English-MBBS list | Yes (no. 9; 100 places in 2019–20) |
| Tuition (2026) | CNY 34,000/yr (≈ $5,100, ≈ ₹4.8 lakh) |
| Accommodation | CNY 6,000–8,000/yr (≈ $900–$1,200) |
| Indian academic routes | CBSE ≥ 70%, State Board ≥ 85%, or NEET ≥ 300 |
| FMGE (NBEMS) | ≈ 37% in 2024, ≈ 26% in 2025 |
Fees, deposit and scholarships
From NMU's 2026 MBBS admission information, converted at CNY 6.67 = US$1 (13 November 2026) and US$1 ≈ ₹94:
| Item | CNY | ≈ USD | ≈ INR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per year) | 34,000 | $5,100 | ₹4.8 lakh |
| Registration fee | 500 | $75 | ₹7,000 |
| Deposit after interview (non-refundable) | 13,000 | $1,950 | ₹1.8 lakh |
| Jiangning campus, double room (per year) | 6,000 | $900 | ₹85,000 |
| Wutai campus (per year) | 6,000–8,000 | $900–$1,200 | ₹0.85–1.1 lakh |
Utilities are billed monthly by use. Six years of tuition plus housing is roughly $36,000–$38,000 (≈ ₹34–36 lakh), before food and other costs; Numbeo estimates about ¥3,356 ($503) a month for a single person in Nanjing excluding rent (November 2026).
Scholarships (2026):
| Scholarship | Coverage | Share of places |
|---|---|---|
| NMU full tuition | CNY 34,000 | 5% |
| NMU half tuition | CNY 17,000 | 10% |
| NMU quarter tuition | CNY 8,500 | 15% |
| General entrance scholarship | CNY 5,000 | 70% |
| Nanjing Government Scholarship | CNY 10,000 | To be decided |
| Jiangsu Government Scholarship | To be decided | To be decided |
See also our scholarships for MBBS abroad guide.
Admission requirements for Indian students
NMU's 2026 rules:
- Nationality and age: non-Chinese citizen with an ordinary foreign passport and no criminal record; under 25 (under-18s need approval and a notarised guardian certificate).
- Academic route (one of): high-school GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0 with physics/mathematics, biology and chemistry; A-levels all C or above; GED ≥ 600; Indian State Board ≥ 85%, CBSE ≥ 70%, or NEET score ≥ 300 (NEET 2024–2026).
- English: IELTS 6 (no band below 5), TOEFL 85 (no section below 15) or Duolingo 115, unless you are a native/official English speaker or schooled in English. Predicted scores are not accepted.
- CSCA: compulsory for all undergraduate applicants, with Mathematics and Chemistry, taken within the past 12 months.
- Interview: online interviews run regularly until admissions close.
The 2026 window ran from 1 January to 30 June 2026, and the registration guide is emailed in July. For 2027, expect a similar cycle. Regardless of NMU's routes, India requires a qualifying NEET-UG result for any Indian citizen who wants to sit FMGE; see NEET for MBBS abroad.
FMGE performance of NMU graduates
| Year | Appeared | Passed | Pass rate | All China graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (June + Dec) | 222 | 82 | ≈ 37% | ≈ 19.5% |
| 2025 (June + Dec) | 171 | 44 | ≈ 26% | ≈ 14.5% |
Source: our tally of the NBEMS institute-wise reports; China totals from NBEMS. NMU stays well above China's average, but the fall between 2024 and 2025 is a reminder to look at more than one year. See the FMGE guide.
Chinese language and FMGL 2021 fit
Teaching is in English, but the Indian mission's advisory says Chinese is mandatory for clinical sessions and HSK-4 is required for the degree. The six-year course with a one-year internship can fit FMGL 2021's length and internship structure if the internship is a distinct 12-month phase (NMC's FMGL FAQ treats it as separate from clinical postings in the 54-month course) done in NMU's own affiliated hospitals. The open question for all of China is licence eligibility: FMGL requires it, and the Indian mission says practising in China requires passing China's doctor qualification examination. Ask NMU how its Indian graduates handle this.
Life in Nanjing
Nanjing is a large city on the Yangtze with hot, humid summers and cool winters. Daily life runs on WeChat and Chinese; many foreign apps do not work normally. NMU's Indian community is sizeable by Chinese standards, which helps with food, festivals and senior guidance. More in life as an Indian medical student abroad.
Checklist before you apply
- Confirm the programme is the English-taught MBBS on the MoE list, at the main campus, not a bilingual or offshore variant.
- Read the university's own admission guide for the current year (fees, CSCA subjects, deadlines) and apply only through its official portal.
- Ask in writing how Chinese (HSK) is taught, which level you must reach, and where the 12-month internship takes place.
- Check the university's FMGE results in the NBEMS institute-wise reports for at least two years, and its WDOMS listing.
- Keep a qualifying NEET-UG score valid; India requires it for FMGE eligibility.
Who should consider Nanjing Medical University?
NMU suits Indian students with strong board marks or a NEET score above 300 who want a well-known, MoE-listed university at mid-range cost and a real chance of a scholarship. Compare it with Xi'an Jiaotong University (steadier FMGE results, higher fees) and Wenzhou Medical University, and read the China country hub before deciding.
Pros and cons of NMU
Advantages
- Explicit admission route for Indian students using CBSE, State Board or NEET scores
- Generous merit scholarships, including full and half tuition waivers
- Mid-range tuition (CNY 34,000) at an MoE-listed university
- FMGE results above the China average in both 2024 and 2025
Drawbacks
- FMGE pass rate dropped from about 37% (2024) to 26% (2025)
- Chinese required for clinical training; HSK-4 needed for the degree per the Indian mission
- CSCA test and an online interview are now part of admission
- CNY 13,000 deposit due after the interview
Frequently asked questions
What is the MBBS fee at Nanjing Medical University?
NMU's 2026 admission information lists tuition of CNY 34,000 a year (≈ $5,100, ≈ ₹4.8 lakh), a CNY 500 registration fee and a non-refundable CNY 13,000 deposit after the interview. Accommodation is CNY 6,000 a year for a double room on the Jiangning campus, or CNY 6,000–8,000 on the Wutai campus, with utilities billed by use. Six years of tuition plus housing is roughly $36,000–$38,000.
Does Nanjing Medical University accept NEET?
Yes, as one academic route. For 2026 entry NMU accepted Indian applicants with an Indian State Board score of at least 85%, CBSE of at least 70%, or a NEET score of 300 or more from NEET 2024–2026. Separately, India requires every Indian citizen studying medicine abroad to qualify NEET-UG to be eligible for FMGE.
What is the FMGE pass rate of Nanjing Medical University?
Our tally of the NBEMS institute-wise reports shows 222 NMU graduates sat FMGE in 2024 and 82 passed (about 37%), and 171 sat in 2025 and 44 passed (about 26%). All China graduates passed at about 14.5% in 2025, and all countries at about 21.5%.
What scholarships does Nanjing Medical University offer to MBBS students?
For 2026, NMU listed a full-tuition scholarship (CNY 34,000) for 5% of places, half tuition (CNY 17,000) for 10%, quarter tuition (CNY 8,500) for 15% and a general entrance scholarship of CNY 5,000 for 70%, plus Jiangsu and Nanjing government scholarships (Nanjing: CNY 10,000).
What is the CSCA requirement at NMU?
NMU requires all undergraduate applicants to submit a China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) score report from the past 12 months, with Mathematics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. The CSCA is organised for China's Ministry of Education; check its official site for test dates and centres.
Sources
- 2026 Admission Information for MBBS Program — Nanjing Medical University, School of International Education
- Indian Students at NMU — Nanjing Medical University
- MoE notice on universities admitting international MBBS students, 2019–2020 — Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
- FMGE Performance Report 2025 — National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
- Country/Institute Wise Performance in FMGE 2024 — National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
- Advisory for Indian students: clinical medicine programmes in China (9 Sept 2022) — Consulate General of India, Guangzhou
- Cost of Living in Nanjing — Numbeo
Last fact-checked 14 November 2026. Fees are approximate and quoted in US dollars; exchange rates and university fee schedules change every year. Confirm current figures with the university and your national medical regulator before paying. See our editorial policy.