Study Medicine in Fuzhou – Fujian Medical University
Fujian Medical University · China
Fujian Medical University in Fuzhou (China): English-taught Medicine programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine (MBBS)
Tuition fees
30,000 to 53,000 RMB per year (around 4,200 to 7,400 USD)
Duration
5 years plus 1 year internship
Language of instruction
English (clinical work in Chinese)
Admission process
Intake
September
Recognition
Equivalence assessment; knowledge test if not equivalent
Living costs
350 to 600 EUR per month
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Why study medicine here?
The Fujian Medical University in Fuzhou trains international students in Medicine (MBBS). Teaching is in English, the standard duration of study is five years plus a one-year internship. There is no numerus clausus (grade-based admission cap). Admission is decided not by your school-leaving average, but by the university's own procedure.
For patient contact once the clinical section begins you'll need Chinese. This is the point applicants most often underestimate — plan the language requirement in from the start.
- Programme: Medicine (MBBS)
- Language of instruction: English; clinical phase in Chinese
- Duration: 5 years plus 1 year internship
- Start: September
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification. Check in a free study consultation whether you meet the requirements for a placement at this or another university through Medschool Experts.
Programmes and languages of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
Study conditions and campus life
The programme takes five years plus a one-year internship. The pre-clinical section covers the scientific and theoretical foundations, followed by the clinical section with examination courses and placements at the affiliated hospitals. The final year of study is largely practical. Teaching is in English; for patient contact you'll additionally need Chinese.
Admission and entrance exam
The basic requirement for placement at this location is a general higher-education entrance qualification. When placed through Medschool Experts, there is no separate entrance test. Get in touch to find out whether we can place you at this university, and book a free study consultation.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We handle the complete application, including all formalities, and submit it on time. We support you with the study visa, enrolment, and administrative processes on the ground. Because China is outside the EU, we plan the recognition pathway from the outset — and tell you openly where the risks lie. We remain your contact after your studies begin.
Tuition fees and living costs
The tuition fee is 30,000 to 53,000 RMB per year (around 4,200 to 7,400 USD). Before making any decision, ask the International Office to confirm the amount in writing, specifying whether accommodation, insurance, and registration fees are included.
Additional one-off costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel, and usually a deposit for accommodation. Budget 350 to 600 EUR per month for living costs.
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Former students of this university who, according to publicly available sources, now work as doctors or dentists internationally. Anonymised overview — not an indication of any cooperation with Medschool Experts.
The city as a place to study
Fuzhou is located in China. Living costs of 350 to 600 EUR per month are well below Western European levels. We go through the specifics of accommodation, daily life alongside a demanding medical programme, and what it actually costs in a consultation — we prefer to give you reliable figures rather than advertising promises.
- City: Fuzhou
- Country: China
- Living costs: 350 bis 600 EUR per month
- Clinical language: Chinese
- Entry: Study visa required
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Frequently asked questions about this university
What are the entry requirements for Fujian Medical University in Fuzhou?
You need a general higher-education entrance qualification — in Germany, the Abitur. There is no numerus clausus, so your school-leaving grade does not decide your place. You also need English language proficiency and a student visa.
How do I get a place through Medschool Experts?
Medschool Experts places students at this university without an NC requirement. Whether we can place you with your profile is something we clarify in a free, no-obligation consultation — where we also discuss which university suits you best.
How much does studying at Fujian Medical University cost?
Tuition fees are 30,000 to 53,000 RMB per year (around 4,200 to 7,400 USD). On top of that come the application, visa, insurance, travel, and accommodation. Always ask the International Office to confirm every figure in writing — figures quoted on international placement portals vary considerably.
How much money do you need per month in Fuzhou?
Budget 350 to 600 EUR per month per month. That puts Fuzhou well below European cost-of-living levels. How much it will actually be in your case depends mainly on whether you live in a university dormitory or private accommodation.
Do you need Chinese for your studies?
Teaching is in English. For patient contact once the clinical phase begins, however, you will need Chinese. Portals that claim otherwise are leaving something out. This is a real additional effort on top of an already demanding medical curriculum.
How is the programme structured and how long does it take?
The programme lasts five years plus one year of internship. First comes the pre-clinical phase covering the theoretical foundations, then the clinical phase with examination courses and clinical placements at affiliated hospitals. The final year is predominantly practical.
Is the degree recognised in Europe?
Not automatically. China is outside the EU, so the competent national authority assesses your degree individually for equivalence. If the assessment is positive, licensure follows; otherwise a knowledge test is required first.
What else should you know about recognition?
The Chinese Ministry of Education maintains an official positive list of universities permitted to offer English-language Medicine programmes. Check before applying whether the university is named on that list — an English-language programme without that listing is a significant risk for later recognition. China's accreditation agency WCAME has been recognised by the World Federation for Medical Education since June 2020.
Do you receive a Transcript of Records?
Yes. Your academic results are documented in a transcript showing subjects, examinations, and grades. This is exactly what the competent authority will later need for the equivalence assessment. Keep all semester certificates and grade records complete — they are difficult to obtain retroactively.
Can you transfer to a European university during your studies?
There is no automatic pathway. A transfer to a European faculty runs through a lateral-entry procedure with individual credit recognition and depends on available places in higher semesters. From a non-EU programme, this rarely succeeds. Plan your studies as a complete path through to graduation.
How does Medschool Experts support you on the ground?
We organise the application and documents, support you with enrolment, accommodation, and administrative processes, and remain your contact after your studies begin. We also tell you in advance where the weaknesses of this particular location lie.

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