Southern Medical University

At a glance.

Southern Medical University began in 1951 and transferred to Guangdong Province in 2004. Its campuses include Baiyun in Guangzhou and Shunde in Foshan. English-taught Clinical Medicine and Stomatology each last six years, including one internship year. Practical teaching includes clinical-skills training and simulated surgical scenarios.

Programmes.

Medical degree award: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

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.

• Accommodation covers a ten-month academic year: twin RMB9,000 or triple RMB5,000 per person.
• Books, meals, medical treatment, dormitory water/electricity, internet and residence-permit charges are paid at actual cost in the 2026 guide. The fee plan includes an annual insurance allowance of RMB 800 per person.
• Annual insurance budget. Your policy and payment amount are set out in your FirstLiners written quote.

These amounts are a study planning guide. Follow your FirstLiners written payment plan and issued university invoice.

Scholarship options.

• President’s Scholarship

  Three award levels: full tuition plus a living allowance; full tuition; or 50% tuition. Support lasts for the standard period in the admission letter and requires an annual review. Personal withdrawal or transfer requires repayment and the compensation agreed in the scholarship undertaking; inability to register or continue can end the award.

• Freshman scholarships

  The SMU International Freshman Scholarship and Guangdong Government Freshman Scholarship each offer RMB 10,000 once for selected undergraduates. For the provincial award, pay the fees first; the award is transferred after registration. Awards are selected separately and are not automatically combined.

• Who can apply

  Under 30; high-school three-year average above 75%, with no failed subjects; IELTS 6.0 with each band 5.5, TOEFL 80 with each section 15, or an accepted equivalent or English-medium exemption. No concurrent Chinese Government Scholarship. Provide signed and stamped principal and teacher recommendations, an English study plan and your self-funding preference. Award selection considers assessments, interviews and academic ability. 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.

• Nationality and age

  Non-Chinese citizen with valid foreign passport; 18–30 years old. Relevant former-nationality/Chinese-parentage cases must meet the four-year nationality and two-years-abroad rule.

• Academic qualification

  High-school diploma or higher, good grades and good conduct; no criminal record.

• English

  IELTS Academic 6.0 with all components at least 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 with all components at least 15; or accepted equivalent. Native English or previous fully English-medium study may support an exemption with school-issued evidence.

• Chinese preparation

  Basic Chinese evidence, such as training certification or HSK. Beginners must complete university-organized introductory Chinese training before enrollment.

• CSCA and assessment

  CSCA Mathematics and Chemistry is the written assessment. Applicants passing it proceed to the university interview, which assesses overall suitability and language communication.

• Financial support

  Self-funded applicants provide financial-support evidence of at least RMB 150,000. A relative may sponsor; include the sponsor’s identity evidence. This is proof of available funds, not an extra fee.

• IELTS Academic 6.0 with each component at least 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with each component at least 15, or an accepted equivalent is required.
• Self-funded applicants under 18 on 1 September 2026 need the signed, notarised guardian undertaking in duplicate.
• Self-funded applicants need proof of at least RMB 150,000 in available funds. This is financial evidence, not an extra fee.

Documents to prepare.

Provide the complete application file to FirstLiners. Keep clear scans and originals for enrolment checks.

• Passport information page

  Scan of the valid ordinary-passport information page. Former Chinese nationals and relevant Chinese-parentage cases need the university’s nationality review: at least four years holding foreign nationality and two years actually abroad during the preceding four years, ending 30 April of the admission year.

• Notarized qualification

  Scan the highest qualification and its English translation. Final-year students initially submit expected-graduation proof; after pre-admission, supply the final qualification before admission eligibility is granted. Certificates must be notarized. Keep the school-issued original available for verification.

• Notarized transcripts

  Scan all course transcripts from the highest qualification stage and their English translation. Notarize the transcripts. Include all courses and keep originals for later checks.

• Photograph

  Two-inch, blue-background identification photograph without headwear. FirstLiners provides the current university photo format and upload limits.

• Medical examination

  Foreigner Physical Examination Record completed in Chinese or English. Retain the original and a copy for the study-visa application. FirstLiners coordinates examination timing.

• Language evidence

  English-test evidence and introductory Chinese evidence. IELTS Academic 6.0 with each component at least 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with each at least 15, or accepted equivalent. Native or wholly English-medium study exemptions require school-issued English-medium evidence. Chinese beginners attend pre-entry training.

• Self-introduction video

  An English self-introduction video, three to five minutes, no larger than 50 MB.

• Financial guarantee

  Self-funded applicants: scan the Chinese/English International Student Financial Guarantee, deposit evidence of at least RMB 150,000 and the relative sponsor’s passport or identity evidence. Only a relative may sponsor. Funds support study, living and travel; this is proof of funds, not an additional charge.

• Guardian authorization if applicable

  Self-funded applicants under 18 on 1 September 2026: two signed, notarized copies of the guardian undertaking. Notarization outside China also requires the Chinese embassy/consulate certification mark. The guardian must be an adult Chinese or foreign resident in China with stable income.

• Other supporting evidence

  Provide supplementary documents if the university requests them. Application documents are not returned whether admission succeeds or fails. Use the university’s own forms where supplied.

• CSCA report

  Mathematics and Chemistry score report. Successful applicants proceed to the university interview.

• Scholarship supporting documents — if applying

  Add principal and one teacher recommendation, each with handwritten signature, contact details and school stamp; an English study plan covering study/work history, undergraduate plans and future goals; and a written statement on accepting self-funded study without an award. Omission of that statement implies consent.

Application and arrival

• Apply and assess

  Apply through FirstLiners and provide the complete application and supporting records. Complete CSCA Mathematics and Chemistry and the university interview.

• Pre-admission

  Results are released in batches. Self-funded applicants must prepay tuition by the deadline in their notice to retain the offer; this payment is part of tuition.

• Visa and arrival

  Electronic JW202 is emailed to the application address, with ten download opportunities. Use it with the admission letter, ordinary passport and original/copy health form for the study visa. Register with the required originals by the date in the offer; FirstLiners coordinates the university’s review of delayed arrival; university approval is required.

A closer look.

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