• ZZU is one of the earliest medical colleges approved by the MOE to teach MBBS in English.
• Students can choose to do an internship in China or outside China.
• In China, the University has 9 affiliated hospitals include 8 reputed hospitals of the highest level open to students to do the internship.
• The university will invite some professors from India, Pakistan, etc to do the special tutorship to facilitate the students in the medical licensing examinations.
• The school has signed the technology exchange and cooperation agreement and personnel training program agreement with famous domestic hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc., and abroad medical institutes in U.S., Germany, Japan, U.K., etc.
• ZZU is recognized by WHO and the graduates of MBBS program are eligible to take the Medical Licensing Examinations held by the medical councils in different countries such as MCI, PMDC, USMLE, HPCSA, SCHS etc.

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1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: The clinical medicine program in ZZU ranks top of universities in China and holds many advantages.

• Students are to be taught with clinical and clinical interpersonal skills and get in contact with patients at an early stage.
• The theoretical teaching of clinical medicine combines well with students' clinical experiences arranged by ZZU.
• ZZU specially set up a Clinical Skills Training Centre for international students to master clinical skills so that they can receive timely and effective training.
• ZZU employs both domestic and international experts and professors to give lectures and students would have access to global patients to acquire practical and various experiences from different emergency cases.

2. Main Courses

Editor Notes: The clinical medicine program offers about 14 courses for students during their study in ZZU.

3. The MBBS Curriculum

Editor Notes: During the 6 years' study, there are 12 semesters for the MBBS program.

4 key themes shall be emphasized and integrated:

• Human Biology in Health and Disease;
• Professional Skills: Diagnostic, Problem Solving, Effective Communication and Clinical Management;
• Population Health, Health Services, Economics, and Policy;
• Medical Ethics, Professional Attitudes, and Behaviour.

4. Internship

Editor Notes: Students can do their internships ZZU's 9 affiliated hospitals, which are all top hospitals in China.

• In the 6th year, students shall do their internship in China or outside China.
• Students could do their internships in the 9 affiliated hospitals.
• Although there is no limit to students' Chinese level when conducting an internship in China, students shall be able to communicate with patients simply.
• Students can do an internship with famous domestic hospitals in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, etc. since ZZU has cooperation and exchange agreement with them.
• Also, students could conduct an internship in medical institutes in the U.S., Germany, Japan, Canada, U.K., Swede, Norwegian, Denmark, Austria, Holland, etc.

5. Job Availability

Editor Notes: After graduation, students could work in public or private hospitals or open their own clinic or go on further study.

• To get registered and practice medicine, the graduates can apply to take the medical licensing examination in the medical council. (The MBBS graduates of ZZU who have taken the medical licensing examinations have a high passing rate).
• According to the regulations in different countries, the students may need to do the degree accreditation first.
• An MBBS degree holder can find jobs in government and private hospitals, nursing homes or other health facilities.
• Also, one can start his own clinic or go on to further study for a master's degree.

6. Degree Awarded

Editor Notes: If everything goes smooth, students will get their MBBS degree diploma.

• If meeting the degree regulations of the host institution, international medical undergraduates will be granted a graduation certificate and conferred a medical degree by the host institution upon completing the requirements of the teaching program and passing the graduation examinations successfully.
• The English copy of the degree will state MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).
• Students have to take the final examination on Theory Test and Clinical Evaluation in ZZU before graduation.
• After attending the graduation ceremony, students can get a diploma.

7. Affiliated hospitals of ZZU

Editor Notes: The comprehensive strength of ZZU's 9 affiliated hospitals ranks top in China.

• The 9 affiliated hospitals of ZZU include 8 Grade III Class A hospital and 1 Grade II-Class A hospital.
• As for the 9 hospitals, there are more than 15,000 beds, reaching 400,0000 out-patients per year.
• With strong and proud technical capability and advanced equipment, the hospitals could have 300 international students of undergraduate clinical medical majors do their internships at the same time.

8. Faculty

Editor Notes: The Clinical Medicine Department of ZZU has strong teaching resources.

• The school owns 2 academicians, 19 special professors at the provincial level, 48 guest professors,44 Ph.D.supervisors, 269 MA student supervisors, 150 doctor teachers, and 397 master teachers.
• With over 30% of the teachers who have studied or worked overseas, full English-medium classed can be conducted absolutely.
• ZZU invites outstanding graduates to be back to school as the tutor of some crucial and key courses.

9. Experimental facilities

Editor Notes: ZZU provides a great platform for students' clinical-stage skills training with its complete and advanced laboratories and experimental centers.

• ZZU has invested to build up specified clinical skills experimental centers for international students, including Clinical anatomy laboratory, Surgical skill laboratory, internal medicine skills laboratory, etc.
• These laboratories are set up with Simulated Operation Room, Animal Laboratory, Electronic patient training room, Simulated ward, ICU ward, Clinical Specimen Exhibition Hall, etc.
• These advanced teaching instruments and equipment cover various experimental teaching functions in internal medicine, chirurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Pediatrics, etc.

10. Introduction to ZZU

Editor Notes: ZZU is supported by “The Midwest Universities Comprehensive Strength Promotion Project” and Co-sponsored by the Henan Provincial Government and the Ministry of Education.

• At present, the enrolled number of full-time students in Zhengzhou University is over 36,000, with 6,639 graduate students and 342 international students.
• The University Library contains about 4.2 million volumes and 1.05 million volumes of electrical books.
• It has altogether four campuses, i.e. the New Campus, the South Campus, the Institute of Technology and the Medical School.

Learn More about Zhengzhou University.

11. The Medical School

Editor Notes: The Medical School of ZZU is one of the three earliest universities that conduct full English-medium undergraduate clinical medicine in China.

• One of the earliest Chinese medical higher education institutions recognized by WHO (World Health Organization) and approved to offer master and doctor degree programs in China.
• One of the earliest universities offering EMI (English Mediated Instruction) medical programs in China.
• More than 1000 undergraduate students have completed their medical studies with degrees since 2000.
• For Now, about 940 undergraduate students are studying medicine in Zhengzhou Universities who are from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Eritrea, Botswana, Myanmar, Peru, Maldives, Zimbabwe, the U.S.A., Canada, Austria, the UK, etc.

12. Extracurricular Activity

Editor Notes: Zhengzhou University has many interesting Extracurricular Activities for international students.

International Student Football Team

Students Learning Calligraphy

A Non-Chinese citizen, of the age between 18 and 24, with an educational background equal to high school graduation (or equivalent) or with the Bachelor of Science Degree, be healthy, with non-criminal record, from the English-spoken countries or IELTS score reaches 6.0, or TOEFL score reaches 82 (Other training certificate is not acceptable ), with each required subject of CSCA test should score over 50.

Applicants who can not satisfy with these requirements, should choose our foundation programs. Medical foundation program(for MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy) is one-year program starts in September. The Science & Engineering foundation and Business & Management foundation program are one-semester program, which start in March.

Note: Applicants score must reach 70% or more of subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Zoology and botany).

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

1. Passport

-A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
-Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.

2. Photo

-A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
-Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
-Taken within the last 6 months.

3. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate

-A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
-Both original copy and translation copy are required.

4. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts

-Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
-Both original copy and translation copy are required.

5. Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs

-For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
-For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
-Higher scores and levels are preferred.

6. English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs

-IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
-If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
-Higher scores are preferred.

7. Non-criminal Record Certificate

-Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
-Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.

8. Physical Examination Form

-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.

*9. A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明)

Issued by your previous Chinese university. This document should include your personal information, academic performance (including attendance), estimated graduation date, and your current university’s approval of your transfer application. It must also contain the university’s contact information (email and phone), issue date, and official stamp.

*10. Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China

*11. Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable)

12. A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University

Some universities may also request a recommendation letter from your previous university or other supporting documents.

*13. Notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment

-Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
-Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
-Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
-A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
-For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on CUCAS. Learn more here.

*14. Personal Statement

*15. The Certified Copy of High School Diploma

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*16. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*17. The Certified Copy of High School Transcripts

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*18. The Photocopy of Passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)

*19. The Certificate of Non-criminal Record

It must be issued by your local police station with official stamp.

*20. English proficiency test certificate

Original copy of notarized copy in Chinese or English.

*21. The Physical Examination Report

Please take it to hospital to have a checkup with all items, including personal information, photo, checking date, doctors' suggestion and signature.

*22. CSCA Test Transcript(s)

-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.
-The minimum passing grade is 50 of 100 points for each subject

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