I. Programs
For details, please refer to the Chongqing Medical University 2025 Catalogue of Bachelor’s Degree Programs for International Students (Appendix 1).
II. Mode and length
1. Mode: Full-time
2. Length: fall intake only, for length of a specific program, please refer to the Chongqing Medical University 2025 Catalogue of Bachelor’s Degree Programs for International Students (Appendix 1).
III. Number of places
For details, please refer to the CQMU 2025 Catalogue of Bachelor’s Degree Programs for International Students (Appendix 1).
IV. How to apply
1. Applicants shall apply and check the admission information through the CQMU International Student Information Management System (https://lxs.cqmu.edu.cn).
2. Applicants for Chinese Government Scholarship programmes shall submit separate applications via both the CQMU International Student Information Management System and the “CSC Study in China” website (http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login).
3. Applicants may visit the CQMU English website (https://english.cqmu.edu.cn/) for information on bachelor’s degree programs and admission criteria for international students studying in China.
4. No paper documents are required at the application phase. For admitted students, the originals and the copies are required at the time of registration for verification and archival purposes. Documents uploaded onto the systems at the application phase must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are advised to scan the documents using professional equipment, and are responsible for any consequences resulting from unclear or unidentifiable documents.
5. Application Deadline: Please submit application before 17:00 pm, September 10, 2025 (GMT+8)
V. Eligibility
1. Status
Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China, hold a valid passport or citizenship certificate from their own country for more than 4 years (inclusive), and have a record of actual residence abroad for more than 2 years within the recent 4 years (before April 30 of the year of admission). Note that actual residence abroad for more than 9 months in a year may be counted as 1 year, based on the dates of the entry and exit stamp on the passport.
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, have no record of bad behavior, and abide by China’s laws and regulations as well as CQMU’s rules and regulations.
2. For bachelor’s degree program applicants
(1) Generally, applicants for bachelor’s degree programs shall be within the age range of 18 to 25. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.
(2) Applicants must have sufficient financial resources to support their studies and living in China.
(3) Applicants must have graduated from a high school or equivalent institution and be awarded a high school diploma or higher. Applicants must have chosen the science stream in their high school level studies, which, besides Math and English language, should comprise pure science subjects like Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The admission criteria are detailed below:
1) For English-taught programs:
Country |
2025 CQMU admission criteria for international students |
Initial screening process |
Interview |
High school level academic records |
English proficiency |
Interview performance |
India |
A minimum average score of 70% in high school exit exam; or a minimum score of 150 in NEET |
1) Native English speaker; 2) Applicants whose native language is not English must present an IELTS academic overall score of 6 or above, with a minimum score of 5 for every section of the test; or a TOEFL iBT score of 85 or above, with a minimum score of 15 for every section of the test; or other acceptable alternative English proficiency test results. 3) Applicants who have been entirely taught in English during their high school studies may be exempted from submission of English proficiency test reports. Instead, they shall submit supporting documents issued by their alma mater, including a statement to certify that the applicant have received the entire high school education in English, and transcripts of the applicant’s English language courses taken in the high school. |
Be assessed by the admission interview panel for the applicant’s English interview performance, score a minimum 60 (out of 100) to pass. |
Pakistan |
A minimum total score of 700 in HSSC Pre-medical subjects (700/1100) |
Iran |
CGPA of 14 (14/20) |
Other countries |
A minimum average score of 70% in high school exit exam |
2) For Chinese-taught programs:
Country |
CQMU 2025 admission criteria for international students |
Initial screening process |
Interview |
High school level academic records |
Chinese proficiency |
Interview performance |
India |
A minimum average score of 70% in high school exit exam; or a minimum score of 150 in NEET |
HSK Level 5 or above |
Be assessed by the admission interview panel for the applicant’s Chinese interview performance, score a minimum 60 (out of 100) to pass. |
Pakistan |
A minimum total score of 700 in HSSC Pre-medical subjects (700/1100) |
Iran |
CGPA of 14 (14/20) |
Other countries |
A minimum average score of 70% in high school exit exam |
1. In general, the applicants should be graduating from high school in the current year of the intended university enrollment, with good academic and behavior records at school.
2. Under the same conditions, applicants to English-taught programs with an HSK certificate will be given preferential consideration.
3. For international students under the age of 18 whose parent(s) are not ordinarily residing in China, the parent(s) must formally appoint a foreigner or a Chinese citizen who is ordinarily residing in China as the guardian for the international student, and provide supporting documents.
3. For scholarship applicants
Applicants must meet the above-mentioned application requirements for a bachelor’s degree program. Scholarships are intended for outstanding students who need financial support.
3.1 Chinese Government Scholarship（Type A）
1) Applicants must complete the college preparatory course designated by China Scholarship Council and pass the exit exam.
2) Applicants must meet the above-mentioned application requirements for a bachelor’s degree program, with their Chinese proficiency assessed by the exit exam of the college preparatory course, and pass the CQMU admission interview.
3) Coverage (RMB/year/person):
Tuition fee：27,000
Accommodation fee：8,400
Living expenses：30,000
Insurance premium：800
Total：66,200
3.2 Chinese Government Scholarship（Type B）—“Silk Road Program”
For more details, please refer to Chongqing Medical University Admission Information for 2025 Chinese Government Scholarship “Silk Road Program”.
3.3 Chongqing Medical University Scholarship for Self-financed International Undergraduate Freshmen
1) Applicants must be excellent in academic performances, personal achievements and comprehensive ability.
2) Applicants may submit a personal statement and recommendation letters. The CQMU admission department will assess all the application documents and select the awardees.
3) Coverage（one-time）：
15,000 RMB/person, funded for the first year of enrollment.
VI. Application documents
1. Passport (a photocopied/scanned). At the time of registration, the passport must be valid for no less than 6 months. Otherwise, please renew it on time.
2. A completed application form for international students apply to study at Chongqing Medical University (completed in the CQMU International Student Information Management System).
3. A copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is formulated by the Chinese quarantine authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the photo or sealed photo of the applicants, the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital are invalid. The physical examination result is valid for only 6 months.
4. A non-criminal record. Applicants must provide a non-criminal record officially issued by the local public security with a validity period of at least 6 months.
5. Proof of bank deposit (which must be no less than the full amount required for the first academic year).
6. Notarized high school graduation certificate, high school transcripts and good behavior certificate (photocopies/scans).
7. Applicants for a clinical medicine program (English-taught) must provide a valid certificate for TOEFL or IELTs score (photocopies/scans).
8. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must provide a valid certificate and transcript for HSK Level 5 or higher. The HSK Level 5 score is valid for two years (from the date of the examination).
9. Supplementary documents: publications, papers, certificates of honors and awards, other relevant documents (photocopies/scans).
10. Documents required for scholarship application.
11. Applicants must not conceal their study experience in China. If the applicant is currently studying at a university in China, please upload the relevant proof materials.
VII. Admission
1. Applicants are to be admitted on the basis of competitive selection, taking into account their interview scores, academic performance, colleges/universities attended, accomplishments, etc.
2. Applicants with a final interview score of less than 60 (out of 100) will be considered unqualified and will not be admitted.
3. Applicants who are found to have any of the following problems during the admission process will be considered unqualified and will not be admitted:
1) Unqualified for application.
2) In a physical condition that disqualify them from admission.
3) In other conditions that disqualify them from admission.
4. Chongqing Medical University will strictly examine the documents submitted by applicants at the phases of application, preliminary examination, second examination, admission and new student registration in accordance with national policies, and will reject those who are unqualified (including those who obtained the application eligibility through forgery, deception, concealment or other fraudulent means, or who applied due to negligence or misunderstanding). Applicants who are found to be in the above situations, no matter how far the process proceeds, will be immediately disqualified from application, re-examination, admission, or registration, or be dispelled.
VIII. Fees
Category |
Clinical medicine program (English-taught) |
Chinese-taught program |
Application fee |
RMB 450 |
RMB 450 |
Tuition fee |
RMB 30,000/year |
RMB 30,000/year |
Accommodation fee (standard single room) |
RMB 9,600/year |
RMB 9,600/year |
Accommodation fee (standard twin room) |
RMB 4,800/year |
RMB 4,800/year |
Insurance Premium |
RMB 800/year |
RMB 800/year |
IX. Contact information
College of International Education, Chongqing Medical University
Tel: 023-68485041
Email: cie@cqmu.edu.cn
X. This Application Guide is subject to interpretation by the College of International Education, Chongqing Medical University. Any matter uncovered herein shall be implemented in accordance with the policies of the Ministry of Education, Government of Chongqing Municipality, and CQMU. CQMU reserves the right to adjust its admission policy in accordance with national regulations on the admission of international students studying in China.
Appendix:
Chongqing Medical University 2025 Catalogue of Bachelor’s Degree Programs for International Students
College of International Education
Chongqing Medical University
January 23, 2025
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