Zhengzhou University School of Medicine
MD (Physician) · Zhengzhou, China
Zhengzhou University School of Medicine is a medical university in Zhengzhou, China (Asia) offering a 6-year MD (Physician) program taught in English. The estimated total cost of the full course is about $45,694 (≈ ₹39 lakh), with annual tuition around $4,200. Indian students should confirm Zhengzhou University School of Medicine's current recognition on the official National Medical Commission (NMC) list and meet NMC's FMGL-2021 eligibility rules to qualify for the FMGE / NExT licensing exam.
Some figures for Zhengzhou University School of Medicine are still being verified by our research team. Treat fees and estimates as indicative and confirm with official sources before paying any deposit.
Key facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| City | Zhengzhou |
| Degree awarded | MD (Physician) |
| Course duration | 6 years |
| Medium of instruction | English |
| Ownership | Government |
| Year established | 1902 |
| NMC recognition | Verify on the current National Medical Commission (NMC) list |
| Intake months | September |
| Annual intake (est.) | 50 - 80 |
| Indian students (est.) | 100 - 200 |
| Teaching hospital | Data being verified |
| Teaching hospital beds | Data being verified |
Cost overview
| Cost item | Amount (USD) | Approx (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | $4,200 | ≈ ₹3.6 lakh |
| Hostel / year | $1,440 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| Living cost / month | $155 | ≈ ₹13,175 |
| One-time admission fee | $500 | ≈ ₹42,500 |
| Medical insurance / year | $100 | ≈ ₹8,500 |
| Visa / residence per year | $150 | ≈ ₹12,750 |
| Other one-time charges | $500 | ≈ ₹42,500 |
| Estimated total (full course) | $45,694 | ≈ ₹39 lakh |
Always request the latest official fee sheet from Zhengzhou University School of Medicine before paying any deposit. INR figures are approximate (at ₹85/USD) and for guidance only.
Admission & eligibility
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| NEET requirement | Yes — Mandatory for all Indian nationals per NMC FMGL 2021. |
| Minimum 12th (PCB) | 12th Standard (10+2) pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/OBC/EWS; 40% for SC/ST/PwD as per NMC FMGL 2021. |
| PCB minimum | General/OBC/EWS: 50% in PCB subjects | SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL: 40% in PCB subjects | Per NMC FMGL 2021 — verify before admission. |
| Age requirement | Minimum 17 years as of 31st December of the admission year. No upper age limit per current NMC guidelines — verify latest NMC circular before admission. |
| Entrance exam | University-specific entrance examination or interview for English-medium program. Requirements vary by university. Some elite universities (Fudan, SJTU, Peking) have additional entrance requirements. |
| English test | No — NEET is accepted as English proficiency proof by most Chinese universities for their English-medium international programs. |
| Application intake / deadline | Applications: March–June for September intake. Elite universities (985-project) require earlier applications — March–April. One intake per year. |
Eligibility rules change every cycle — always confirm the current NEET/FMGL-2021 requirements and the college's own admission criteria before applying.
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NMC recognition & licensing
To practise in India, a graduate of Zhengzhou University School of Medicine must meet NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) 2021 rules — NEET-qualified admission, a course of at least 54 months, a 12-month internship, and the entire course completed in China — and then clear the FMGE (being replaced by the NExT). Confirm the college's current standing on the National Medical Commission (NMC) list and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) before applying.
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Sources & verification
- Recognition / licensing authority: National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Independent medical-school listing: World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
- Official university website: www.zzu.edu.cn/
Figures are compiled by THE IMG PATH from program data and our research team's assessment, and can change. Always confirm current fees, NMC recognition and licensing eligibility with official sources before paying any deposit.