Kunming · Yunnan
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Kunming Medical University traces its history to Donglu University’s medical programme in 1933 and adopted its present name in 2012. Its main campus and International Education School are at Chenggong. The six-year English-taught MBBS includes medical sciences, clinical subjects and one internship year. Chinese-language qualification and clinical assessment are required before internship.
Medical sciences and clinical subjects lead to practical training and a one-year internship. Courses include Anatomy, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology and Ophthalmology.
Complete pre-internship clinical training and assessment. MBBS rules require HSK Level 3 or a pass in the university’s Chinese-language test before placement. The university normally arranges the hospital; an alternative placement needs hospital and university approval.
Submit the internship hospital’s records and certificate to qualify for the graduation examination.
A six-year English MBBS, including a one-year clinical internship. Study combines medical sciences, clinical subjects and practical training. Completing the internship and the required graduation assessments forms part of the route to the degree.
RMB 35,000 · about USD 5,197
RMB per student per academic year
Medical degree award: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
The main eligibility and document checklist covers Clinical Medicine / MBBS. FirstLiners confirms the separate requirements for another degree.
The fee plans below cover Clinical Medicine / MBBS. Tuition for the other listed degrees is shown with each programme; their accommodation and additional charges need a separate FirstLiners payment plan.
Accommodation is included in this subtotal.
| Item | RMB | USD ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Tuitionper academic year | 35,000 | 5,197 |
| Accommodationper person / academic year | 2,400 | 356 |
| Health insuranceper study year | 800 | 119 |
| FirstLiners application and registration packageonce | 2,000 | 297 |
| FirstLiners Admission Conciergeonce | 15,000 | 2,227 |
Accommodation is included in this subtotal.
| Item | RMB | USD ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Tuitionper academic year | 35,000 | 5,197 |
| Accommodationper person / academic year | 2,400 | 356 |
| Health insuranceper study year | 800 | 119 |
The subtotal covers the priced items in the table. Add accommodation where marked separately and the extra payments that apply to you. Meals, flights and personal spending are separate.
FirstLiners application and Admission Concierge charges are paid once in the first year; they do not repeat.
USD amounts are rounded estimates at USD 1 = RMB 6.7351 (30 September 2026). Payments are billed in RMB.
Choose the room option that applies to your allocation. Room prices are alternatives; they are not added together.
RMB 2,400
About USD 356
| Item / payment timing | RMB | USD ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permitper application/renewal · Per issuance / renewal | 400 | 59 |
| Health examinationper examination · Per examination, when needed | 500 | 74 |
These amounts are a study planning guide. Follow your FirstLiners written payment plan and issued university invoice.
Ask FirstLiners for my payment planSelf-funded bachelor students can apply for RMB 1,000 per month for up to ten months: maximum RMB 10,000 in the first academic year. School fees must be paid in full and monthly assessments passed.
English-medium undergraduate awards are RMB 15,000, 10,000 or 5,000 for the first 10%, next 20% and next 40% respectively. Academic and research performance carry 70% of assessment; conduct carries 30%. Fees must be paid and annual assessment passed. Awards continue only within the normal programme duration.
Scholarships depend on eligibility, selection and any required review. Plan for the full fees until an award is granted; fee subtotals do not include scholarship deductions.
Applicants must be aged 18–25, with a high-school qualification or equivalent, a good academic record and a solid science foundation.
Foreign citizenship, good physical and mental health, good character and compliance with Chinese law and university rules are required. Former Chinese citizens need at least four years of foreign citizenship and more than two years abroad during the preceding four years ending 30 April of enrolment year.
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.0; TOEFL iBT 70 with no section below 15; or equivalent. Native English speakers and wholly English-medium secondary-school graduates are exempt from test scores but still provide school-issued English grades and instruction-medium evidence.
Mathematics and Chemistry are compulsory. The report must be from within the preceding year.
Prepare this checklist with FirstLiners for the named medical programme. Keep originals and any required translations or certification ready for registration.
Provide FirstLiners with the photograph page of your valid passport as a clear identity scan.
Provide FirstLiners with the Foreigner Physical Examination Form and its accompanying blood-test report.
Provide notarised copies of your highest diploma/degree certificate and academic transcripts in Chinese or English. Bring the original records to registration.
Provide IELTS Academic 6.0 with each band at least 5.0, TOEFL iBT 70 with each section at least 15, or an accepted equivalent. Exempt native-English/English-medium secondary graduates still provide school-issued English grades and instruction-medium evidence.
Provide a valid report from within the preceding year, including compulsory Mathematics and Chemistry.
Provide both a personal resume and study plan, explaining your academic background and intended study.
Self-funded students provide the financial-guarantee documents and supporting funding evidence.
Provide the official non-criminal-record certificate.
Send FirstLiners clear, complete and valid scans. Bring original application and admission documents to registration.
Send FirstLiners clear, genuine document scans. Applications are electronic; mailed paper applications are not accepted.
Attend the online video interview after initial review. Missing the interview counts as withdrawal. Final selection follows assessment.
Print the admission notice and JW201/JW202, obtain the study visa, and bring all original records to registration. English-taught undergraduate study begins in October; use your assigned date. Late arrival requires advance written leave approval through FirstLiners.
Three pages covering the programme, fees, scholarships and application documents.
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