Ningxia Medical University

At a glance.

Ningxia Medical University began as Ningxia Medical College in 1958 and adopted its present name in 2008. Its Yanhu and Shuangyi campuses are in Yinchuan. The six-year English-taught MBBS comprises five years of theoretical study and a hospital internship in year 6, with practical teaching in basic medicine, clinical skills, surgery and pharmacy.

Programmes.

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.

What you pay.

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.

• Tuition is RMB29,800/year for the first five academic years. Final-year tuition is RMB14,900.
• Insurance: RMB200 per academic year for this undergraduate programme.
• Twin-room accommodation: RMB5,000/year. Residence permit: RMB400 per issuance. Medical examination: about RMB500 per examination.

The fee plan uses the 2025 undergraduate tariff; the final-year tuition differs from years 1–5.

Scholarship options.

• First-year scholarship

  Ningxia Government Scholarship: RMB 15,000 once for selected new English-taught Clinical Medicine students. Selection considers high-school results and the entrance assessment; up to 30% of new students can receive this award.

• Second year onwards

  Continuing English-taught Clinical Medicine students can earn RMB 15,000 for the year through academic and overall-performance assessment. Selection covers 5% of enrolled undergraduates. This is a fresh merit selection each year.

• Eligibility

  Strong academic performance, good conduct, timely registration and no disciplinary breach are required. Concurrent Chinese Government or other national-level scholarships are excluded. Fees remain payable before an award. Apply through FirstLiners.

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.

Entry requirements.

• Academic qualification

  High-school diploma, K 12 (10+2) or accepted equivalent; English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology must pass the home-country graduation examination.

• Grades

  Minimum: English B/70 and average Physics, Biology and Chemistry B/70.

• Age and nationality

  Non-Chinese, no older than 25; ordinary passport with over six months validity.

• Health and conduct

  Physical and mental fitness, good character, no criminal record.

• Former Chinese nationals

  Foreign citizenship/passport for more than four years and over two years overseas residence in the previous four years ending 30 April of enrollment year.

• Selection

  Application review and university online interview. Language evidence is required.

• Former Chinese nationals require nationality and overseas-residence review.
• The programme includes five years of theoretical study and a hospital internship in year 6.

Documents to prepare.

Prepare these documents for your FirstLiners application.

• University application form

  Complete the undergraduate application form with FirstLiners.

• Passport

  Passport copy, with more than six months of validity. Former Chinese nationals also provide the relevant nationality and overseas-residence records.

• Qualification and transcripts

  Notarised highest qualification and transcripts with English translations. High-school/K12 or accepted equivalent; passing English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with English B/70 and the three-science average B/70.

• Language certificate

  Provide your language-proficiency certificate. FirstLiners provides the programme-specific assessment instructions.

• Photograph

  Bareheaded photograph on a borderless white background; JPEG, 100–500 KB.

• Health examination

  Completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Keep the full original medical file for visa and arrival checks.

• Police clearance

  Certificate of no criminal record, with any required Chinese or English translation.

• Financial support

  Economic-guarantee certificate and supporting sponsor records. This is proof of funds, not an extra fee.

• Guardian authorization

  If under 18 on 1 September, provide two signed, notarised guardian authorisations. The guardian must be an adult resident in China with stable income.

Application and arrival

• Apply through FirstLiners

  Send FirstLiners your completed form and supporting documents.

• Review

  Complete document review and the online interview.

• Visa and arrival

  Use the admission and JW202 documents, passport, and original/copy health form for your study visa. Bring the required originals and register on your assigned date.

A closer look.

Keep the essentials.