Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Guangzhou Medical University. Choose your degree and funding route before opening an application portal.
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Official notice checked September 17, 2026
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CNY 2,500–4,000 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
The January 30, 2026 brochures give March 1–August 30, 2026 for six-year English MBBS, with possible early closure once places fill and October 2026 entry. International academic master’s/doctoral applications run March 1–June 30, 2026, with September 2026 entry. Those dated windows have passed. These brochures do not establish a 2027 opening or deadline. The English graduate guide names a provincial freshmen award but gives no separate application window.
For Guangzhou Medical University, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed September 14, 2026.
Refer to the university's current admissions notice for the application fee, any available exemptions and payment instructions.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
The January 30, 2026 brochures give March 1–August 30, 2026 for six-year English MBBS, with possible early closure once places fill and October 2026 entry. International academic master’s/doctoral applications run March 1–June 30, 2026, with September 2026 entry. Those dated windows have passed. These brochures do not establish a 2027 opening or deadline. The English graduate guide names a provincial freshmen award but gives no separate application window.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Guangzhou Medical University
These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.
- Guangdong Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship for Freshmen (广东省政府来粤留学生新生奖学金) — the guide for international master's/doctoral students states that self-supporting international freshmen can apply, with a one-time reward of RMB 30,000 per person for doctoral students and RMB 20,000 per person for master's students; winners must still pay all fees according to the self-supporting charging standard including tuition and accommodation, and the one-off scholarship is paid into the winner's personal bank account after registration
A current CSC application route is not verified on this profile. Check the university's current notice and the applicable CSC host list before starting a CSC form.
How to apply to Guangzhou Medical University
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2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeEnglish-medium six-year MBBS, October 2026 entry
Use gzhmu.at0086.cn/Student to submit the generated form and documents during the historical March 1–August 30, 2026 window; it could close early when full. The university reviews completeness/authenticity and may request supplements. Pre-admission generally appears within one month. Confirm by prepaying first-year tuition and accommodation by the notified limit; missing it forfeits pre-admission. Download the emailed electronic JW202 on a computer, then use admission/JW202, passport and medical originals for the study-visa application. Registration was October 2026, with the date on the admission letter. The brochure does not state an application-fee amount or that applying is free.
Reference: 2026 historical intake. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedureMBBS academic, language and nationality eligibility
The brochure requires a high-school qualification, age 18–25 and non-Chinese nationality. Meet one academic route: GPA at least 3/4 or equivalent with physics/mathematics, biology and chemistry; GCE A-Level all subjects C or above; or the listed Indian State Board at least 85%, CBSE at least 70% and NEET at least 300 taken in 2024–2026 criteria. Confirm how that Indian-board clause applies to your qualification. English can be native/official, IELTS at least 6 with each component at least 5, TOEFL at least 85 with each section at least 15, Duolingo at least 115, or high-school English-medium proof. Certificate exemption needs school approval. The special Chinese-emigration residence clause ends April 30, 2026: Chinese says at least two foreign-residence years, English more than two; confirm the boundary.
Reference: 2026 historical intake. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedureFull MBBS uploads and costs
Upload notarised diploma/expected-graduation evidence, transcripts including scoring system, national/international standardised-exam results, accepted English evidence, scanned CSCA mathematics/chemistry scores, a signed headteacher/teacher recommendation with contacts, passport, complete medical form valid six months, valid police record and financial guarantee/supporting documents. Chinese sets a plan of at least 500 characters; English at least 500 words. Add a three-to-five-minute English video no more than 50M and, for non-fresh graduates, a CV. The checklist also requires notarised guardian authorisation for applicants under 18 by August 30, 2026, despite the general minimum age of 18; confirm rather than assuming under-18 eligibility. Annual tuition is CNY 40,000; accommodation 6,000/person at Panyu or 4,000/person at Yuexiu. Other costs are paid as incurred.
Reference: 2026 historical intake. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedureAcademic master’s and doctorate: separate historical process
Three-year academic graduate applications ran March 1–June 30, 2026 in the same GMU portal. Chinese permits medical/related bachelor’s or master’s qualifications and ages not exceeding 35/40; English says same-major qualifications and ages under 35/40. HSK is at least level 4 in Chinese; English adds at least 180 or equivalent Chinese proficiency on admission. The school reviews documents, then the faculty interviews at a time notified separately. Pre-admission generally appears within one month. Pay the notified tuition to confirm; this step does not require the undergraduate first-year accommodation prepayment. Download electronic JW202 and follow the admission letter for September 2026 registration.
Reference: 2026 historical intake. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedureGraduate documents and costs
Upload passport, notarised qualification or pre-graduation evidence, university transcripts, HSK, two professor/associate-professor references, research plan, published-paper list/abstracts or other research evidence, blue-background two-inch photo, three-to-five-minute Chinese/English video no more than 50M, medical form, notarised employment proof if applicable and financial guarantee/supporting evidence. Chinese plan minima are 1,000/1,500 characters for master’s/doctorate; English says above 1,000/1,500 words. Confirm the bilingual length rule. Annual graduate tuition is CNY 30,000; Panyu/Yuexiu accommodation is CNY 6,000/4,000 per person/year. Contact the international office at isogmu@163.com or +86-20-37103041 for programme-specific instructions.
Reference: 2026 historical intake. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Guangzhou Medical University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
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Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
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View cost sourceLiving expensesCNY 2,500–4,000 / month (planning estimate)CSC Path city estimate for food, transport, phone and personal spending; excludes tuition and accommodation. Actual spending varies. A stipend is funding, not a cost estimate.
University background, academic strengths and sources
Guangzhou Medical University (GMU), founded in 1958, is a Double First-Class university with campuses in Guangzhou. Its international MBBS program began in 2010. Its programme areas include clinical medicine and respiratory medicine. Fields listed on this profile include First Clinical College (第一临床学院), School of Pharmacy (药学院), School of Stomatology (口腔医学院), School of Public Health (公共卫生学院). This page focuses on non-CSC scholarship routes, costs and application details. Refer to its current admissions notice for scholarship participation.
Scholarship records for Guangzhou Medical University
1 funding entry is recorded. Browse by route first, then open the full sourced list when you need the exact award name.
View all recorded scholarship names
- Guangdong Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship for Freshmen (广东省政府来粤留学生新生奖学金) — the guide for international master's/doctoral students states that self-supporting international freshmen can apply, with a one-time reward of RMB 30,000 per person for doctoral students and RMB 20,000 per person for master's students; winners must still pay all fees according to the self-supporting charging standard including tuition and accommodation, and the one-off scholarship is paid into the winner's personal bank account after registration
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Guangzhou, Guangdong: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone service and personal items; accommodation is separate unless the student's award letter says otherwise.
Source-linked admission details
11 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 2, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: 2026 intake — English-medium undergraduate MBBS program and international master's and doctoral programs. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Programmes
- Guangzhou Medical University is one of the universities accredited by the Ministry of Education of China to admit international students to the English-medium MBBS program, and has recruited for it since September 2010.
- Programmes
- The MBBS program lasts six years including one year of hospital internship and awards the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
- Language requirement
- 2026 MBBS: non-Chinese passport/nationality holder, age 18–25 and high-school qualification. Meet one listed academic route: GPA at least 3/4 or equivalent with physics/mathematics, biology and chemistry; GCE A-Level subjects C or above; or the notice’s Indian State Board/CBSE/NEET criteria. English may be native/official, IELTS at least 6 with each component at least 5, TOEFL at least 85 with each section at least 15, Duolingo at least 115, or documented high-school English instruction. Native-speaker certificate exemption requires school approval.
- Entry requirements
- MBBS applicants upload a scanned CSCA score report to Guangzhou Medical University’s application system; mathematics and chemistry are compulsory. The CSCA site www.csca.cn provides test content/scheduling information, not the university submission destination.
- Verified fact
- Applications are made online through the Guangzhou Medical University International Student Service System, and all materials must be in Chinese or English.
- Tuition
- Pre-admission results generally appear within one month. The MBBS brochure requires prepayment of first-academic-year tuition and accommodation by the notified limit. The graduate brochures require prepayment of tuition by the notified limit and do not add accommodation or specify a first-year period in that step. Missing the notified payment forfeits pre-admission.
- Visa and residence permit
- The JW202 visa application form has been fully electronic since 2023 and is emailed to the address given in the application system.
- Language requirement
- 2026 academic master’s/doctoral programmes last three years. Chinese requires a medical/medically related bachelor’s for master’s or master’s for doctorate, and ages not exceeding 35/40; English says same-major qualifications and ages under 35/40. Chinese gives HSK 4 or higher; English gives HSK 4 at least 180 or equivalent Chinese proficiency on admission. Confirm bilingual qualification and age boundaries with GMU.
- Programmes
- MBBS program entry is October 2026 and international postgraduate entry is September 2026, with exact dates set by the admission letter.
- Contact
- The international students office is the International Student Education Management Section of the School of International Education, telephone 0086-20-37103041, email isogmu@163.com.
- Tuition notes
- 2026 international student tuition, published per academic year in the 2026 admission brochures. Clinical Medicine MBBS (English-medium, six years): CNY 40,000 per academic year. International master's and doctoral programs: CNY 30,000 per academic year. Accommodation is CNY 6,000 per person per academic year at Panyu campus or CNY 4,000 at Yuexiu campus. Other costs — textbooks, board, medical expenses, dormitory utilities, internet, health insurance and residence-permit processing — are paid by the student as incurred.
Source: Guangzhou Medical University Department of International Cooperation and Exchange — 2026 international admission brochures. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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Official websiteGuangzhou Medical University scholarship FAQ
Can I apply for the CSC scholarship at Guangzhou Medical University?
This profile records no verified Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) host route for the current cycle, so the other funding routes listed here are non-CSC options, such as Guangdong Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship for Freshmen (广东省政府来粤留学生新生奖学金) — the guide for international master's/doctoral students states that self-supporting international freshmen can apply, with a one-time reward of RMB 30,000 per person for doctoral students and RMB 20,000 per person for master's students; winners must still pay all fees according to the self-supporting charging standard including tuition and accommodation, and the one-off scholarship is paid into the winner's personal bank account after registration. CSC participation can change from year to year. Consult Guangzhou Medical University's current international admissions notice and the current official CSC host list before choosing an application route.
What scholarships can international students get at Guangzhou Medical University?
Funding routes reported for Guangzhou Medical University include Guangdong Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship for Freshmen (广东省政府来粤留学生新生奖学金) — the guide for international master's/doctoral students states that self-supporting international freshmen can apply, with a one-time reward of RMB 30,000 per person for doctoral students and RMB 20,000 per person for master's students; winners must still pay all fees according to the self-supporting charging standard including tuition and accommodation, and the one-off scholarship is paid into the winner's personal bank account after registration. Award levels, quotas, and eligibility change by intake, so verify each award on the official admissions page before you apply.
What is the application deadline for Guangzhou Medical University?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: The January 30, 2026 brochures give March 1–August 30, 2026 for six-year English MBBS, with possible early closure once places fill and October 2026 entry. International academic master’s/doctoral applications run March 1–June 30, 2026, with September 2026 entry. Those dated windows have passed. These brochures do not establish a 2027 opening or deadline. The English graduate guide names a provincial freshmen award but gives no separate application window. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Guangzhou Medical University?
Fields listed for Guangzhou Medical University in Guangzhou, Guangdong include First Clinical College (第一临床学院), School of Pharmacy (药学院), School of Stomatology (口腔医学院), School of Public Health (公共卫生学院). Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level.
Does Guangzhou Medical University charge an application fee?
No application fee is published. The 2026 Guangzhou Medical University brochures for the English-medium MBBS program and for international master's and doctoral study both give a 收费标准 (fee schedule) covering only tuition, accommodation and other student-borne costs such as textbooks, board, medical expenses, utilities, internet and health insurance. Neither brochure states any application or handling charge, and neither states that applying is free, so the application fee is recorded as unknown. Note that the online application portal is hosted at gzhmu.at0086.cn.
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
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