Nanjing Medical University (NMU), located in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province in eastern China. NMU was originally established in 1934 as Jiangsu Provincial College of Health Policy and Management. In 1957, the institution changed its name after relocating from Zhenjiang to Nanjing. Today, NMU has over 15,000 students and admits about 500 new international students each year.

NMU was one of the first universities in China to offer English-taught bachelor’s degree programs in medicine, a move approved by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

The university has two campuses: Wutai and Jiangning, which are located in different districts of Nanjing. The Jiangning campus, which was bigger, is the hub for teaching, research, and administration and is mostly used for undergraduate programs. On the other hand, the Wutai campus offers postgraduate courses with an emphasis on clinical teaching and research.

NMU is also a center of medical literature, with its university library housing over 1.08 million printed medical resources, 1.5 million e-resources, and more than 6,000 journals in various languages. In addition, the university itself publishes 11 academic journals. It’s also affiliated with 29 hospitals and more than 50 teaching hospitals across Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Shandong provinces.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English (IELTS/TOEFL) for English-taught programs (e.g., MBBS) or HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught programs.
• Entrance exam/interview (varies by program).

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

• Depending on the program, you may contact us to learn more

• Nanjing Medical University is renowned for its programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing.

Global Rankings:

• QS World University Rankings: Ranked #151-200
• China University Rankings (Medicine): Top 20 in China

Undergraduate Tuition Fees

• Tuition Fees: 30,000-40,000 RMB/year depending on the course.

Postgraduate Tuition Fees

• Tuition Fees: For Master’s programs, the annual tuition fee varies depending on the course, you may contact ApplyforChina to learn more.

Nanjing Medical University Scholarship offers a variety of scholarships to support international students financially. Here are some of the available scholarships:

• Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship-Full Scholarship
• Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship-Partial  Scholarship
• Nanjing Government Scholarship
• Entrance Scholarship of NMU- Full Tuition Fee  Scholarship
• Entrance Scholarship of NMU- Half Tuition Fee
• Entrance Scholarship of NMU-1/4 Tuition Fee
• General Entrance Scholarship of NMU 

Do take note of the application deadline when applying for scholarship. At Apply For China, you can consult us if you require further assistance.

• Dining Services: Multiple canteens offering Chinese & international cuisine.
• Student Accommodation: On-campus dorms (1,200 – 2,500 RMB/semester).
• Library: Advanced digital & medical resources.
• Sports Facilities: Gym, swimming pool, basketball courts.
• Research Centers: State-of-the-art labs & affiliated hospitals.

Nanjing is a historical & modern city, known as an education hub of China. Safe, affordable, and student-friendly with high-speed rail links to Shanghai (1.5 hrs). Nanjing have rich culture (e.g., Confucius Temple ‘夫子庙; fū zǐ miào’, Purple Mountain ‘紫金山; Zǐjīn Shān’).