MBBS at Sun Yat-sen University

Overview

Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) offers a highly regarded English-taught MBBS program through its Zhongshan School of Medicine. Located in Guangzhou, a major metropolis in southern China, SYSU provides students with excellent clinical training at its renowned affiliated hospitals. The university's tropical and subtropical medicine research strengths add unique dimensions to the medical curriculum.

Program Details

Item	Detail
Duration	6 years (including 1-year internship)
Medium	English
Degree	Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Intake	Fall (September)
Affiliated Hospitals	First Affiliated Hospital of SYSU, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital of SYSU

Tuition & Fees

Item	Amount (CNY/year)
Tuition	40,000
Accommodation	4,000–10,000
Insurance	800

Note: Tuition figures are estimates based on published data. Verify the current fee schedule directly with SYSU admissions before applying.

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong science background (biology, chemistry, physics)
• Minimum age 18 at enrollment
• English proficiency: IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ (or equivalent)
• NEET qualification required for Indian applicants
• Good health and no criminal record
• CSC scholarship applicants must apply through the Chinese Embassy or SYSU directly

Licensing Note

The MBBS degree from Sun Yat-sen University is recognized by WHO. Graduates must pass their home country's medical licensing examination (e.g., USMLE for the US, PLAB for the UK, FMGE/NExT for India, AMC for Australia) to practice medicine. The program curriculum is designed to align with international licensing standards.

Related Concepts

• Sun Yat-sen University
• Guangzhou
• CSC Scholarship
• MBBS Glossary