Author: Mubbashir Qureshi, CEO, MTZ Global Visa Consultants Pvt Ltd — 25+ years personal experience guiding Pakistani students into study abroad and international medical education.
Medical reviewer: Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad (PMDC No. 30506-P), Chairman Al-Shifa Group of Hospitals-Gujranwala, Professor of Regenerative Treatments, University of Lahore, Consultant Eye Surgeon, Aesthetic Physician and Stem Cell Specialist. Advisor at MTZ Global Visa Consultants Pvt Ltd. Reviewed for clinical accuracy, 29 May 2026.
Last verified: 30 May 2026 | Next review: 30 August 2026. PMDC list, fees, and intake dates re-verified before each intake season. The dates on this page are the date this page content was produced, never a date copied from another page.
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Why Pakistani Families Trust Hebei North University
Every recognition claim below is verified at its official source. MTZ re-checks all six markers before placing each student.
PMDC Recognised
Recognised foreign medical institution, re-checked at pmdc.pk before each placement
MOE-Listed
Non-MOE listed, provincial public medical university
who listed
World Directory listing confirmed at the time of application
Founded
Established 2003, Zhangjiakou, Hebei
Medium of Instruction
English-medium MBBS, bilingual, HSK-3 before clinical years
Hospital Beds
Three affiliated teaching hospitals, 1,600+ beds
Quick Answer
Hebei North University, founded in 2003 in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, runs a 6-year Non-MOE listed MBBS. It is PMDC recognised, with tuition of CNY 21,500 per year that covers tuition and dormitory together. Clinical training runs across three affiliated teaching hospitals with over 1,600 beds. HSK-3 is required before the clinical years. MTZ places Pakistani students here and confirms the current intake dates before each application.
MBBS at Hebei North University: Key Facts at a Glance
The eight figures below are the ones Pakistani families ask about first. All fees are indicative at 1 CNY = PKR 40. MTZ confirms exact PKR figures in writing before any payment.
Duration
6 years (5 study plus 1 internship)
Medium
English-medium, bilingual
HSK-3 required
Before Year 1 progression to clinical years
Recognition
PMDC recognised, Non-MOE listed
Annual Tuition
CNY 21,500, about PKR 860,000 indicative
Annual Hostel
Included in the tuition fee
Location
Zhangjiakou, Hebei, northern China
clinical bases
Three affiliated hospitals, 1,600+ beds
Is Hebei North University MBBS Recognised?
Your child’s degree is only as valuable as the bodies that recognise it. Below is Hebei North University’s verified recognition status as of May 2026. Every claim links to its official source.
IMPORTANT: PMDC recognition lists are updated periodically. MTZ re-verifies the PMDC list before placing every student. Always confirm current status at pmdc.pk before applying.
click Orginasation logo below for verification, last verified: 1 JUNE 2026
PMDC / PMC Pakistan
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
Recognised foreign medical institution for Pakistani graduates, eligible for the PMDC National Licensing Examination. Reconfirm at pmdc.pk before applying.
MOE China
Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China
NON-MOE LISTED. Hebei North University is a public university administered by the Hebei provincial government, offering an English-medium bilingual MBBS.
WHO / WDOMS
World Directory of Medical Schools, joint venture of WFME and FAIMER
World Directory of Medical Schools listing to be confirmed at the time of application.
WFME
World Federation for Medical Education
Accreditation status to be confirmed at the time of application, subject to the WHO-WDOMS record.
ECFMG (USA)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (USA / USMLE)
USMLE and ECFMG eligibility to be confirmed at the time of application, subject to the WHO-WDOMS record.
GMC / UKMLA (UK)
UK General Medical Council, PLAB / UKMLA pathway
PLAB and UK registration eligibility to be confirmed at the time of application, subject to GMC verification.
6 Reasons Pakistani Families Choose Hebei North University
Hebei North University is a Non-MOE listed, Affordable-tier medical university in Zhangjiakou where MTZ places Pakistani students. Each reason below states the risk it removes for your child first, then how this university answers it.
1
Predictable single fee
If your child enrols somewhere that bills tuition, hostel, and extras separately, the yearly cost can climb unpredictably across six years. Hebei North University charges one collective fee of CNY 21,500 per year that already covers tuition and dormitory, so your child’s recurring cost stays flat and predictable, about PKR 860,000 a year at the indicative rate.
2
A degree your child can register in Pakistan
A foreign degree your child cannot register against at home turns six years into a dead end. Hebei North University is PMDC recognised, so your child can sit the PMDC National Licensing Examination on return and register to practise, as long as the university stays on the current list, which MTZ re-checks before every placement.
3
Real bedside training, not just lectures
Without enough hospital beds and real patients, your child reaches final year with thin hands-on training. Hebei North University runs clinical teaching across three affiliated hospitals in Zhangjiakou holding more than 1,600 teaching beds, led by a provincial-level tertiary first affiliated hospital, so your child gets broad bedside exposure.
4
A language gate your child can clear
A steep, unmanaged language requirement can stall your child before the clinical years even begin. Hebei North University teaches MBBS in English and sets HSK-3 before the clinical years, a lighter Chinese gate than many bilingual programmes ask for, and MTZ prepares your child to clear it from Year 1.
5
A city that protects the family budget
A high-cost coastal city can quietly drain a family’s savings well beyond the tuition. Hebei North University sits in Zhangjiakou, a modest northern Hebei city where the university’s own guide puts student living costs at roughly CNY 700 to 1,200 a month, keeping your child’s total outlay low.
6
An established international cohort
A campus new to foreign students can leave your child without the support that makes settling in workable. Hebei North University has admitted international students from around 70 countries (2014 figure), so your child joins an established international community rather than an untested programme.
MBBS Fees at Hebei North University 2026: Full Breakdown for Pakistani Families
Every fee on this page comes from Hebei North University’s official admissions figures. MTZ separates tuition, hostel, living costs, and one-time charges so your family can budget with real numbers, not estimates.
MTZ COMMITMENT: : All fees confirmed in writing before any payment is requested. You receive a full breakdown in CNY and indicative PKR. No payment is made without written confirmation from MTZ.
Annual Recurring Fees (CNY)
Fee Item
CNY per Year
Notes
Tuition fee
21,500
Collective fee covering tuition and dormitory together. Same figure in each of the six years.
Hostel
Included
No separate hostel charge. The dormitory is included within the tuition fee.
Meals (estimated)
7,200 to 10,800
Campus canteen, lifestyle dependent.
Health insurance (mandatory)
800
Standard China international-student insurance, required for the residence permit.
Annual recurring total (estimated)
29,500 to 33,100
Fixed fees CNY 22,300 plus estimated meals.
Per-year tuition (CNY): Year 1: 21,500 · Year 2: 21,500 · Year 3: 21,500 · Year 4: 21,500 · Year 5: 21,500 · Year 6: 21,500. This is the collective fee covering tuition and dormitory, and the available source gives the same figure for each year rather than a year-by-year increase. If the university confirms a year-by-year schedule, MTZ updates this before your family pays.
One-Time and First-Year Costs (CNY)
Fee Item
CNY
Notes
Application fee
800
One-time, paid at application.
Registration / enrolment
Included
Bundled within the annual collective fee, not billed separately.
Medical check (China)
400 to 500
Standard arrival health check at the local travel healthcare centre.
Residence permit (Year 1)
400 to 800
Standard government student residence permit, renewed yearly.
Airport transfer (MTZ arranged)
0
MTZ arranges pickup. The university self-pay option is CNY 800.
PKR Indicative Conversion (at 1 CNY = PKR 40)
Fee Item
CNY
Indicative PKR
Annual tuition
21,500
860,000
Annual hostel (mid)
Included
Included
Annual meals (mid)
9,000
360,000
Annual health insurance
800
32,000
Indicative annual total
31,300
1,252,000
DISCLAIMER: PKR figures are indicative only at 1 CNY = PKR 40. Actual costs depend on lifestyle and exchange rate on date of payment.
Exchange Rate Notice, Read Before Budgeting
The CNY-PKR rate moves week to week. The two MTZ statements below set the budgeting rule and the payment-day reconfirmation step Pakistani families must read before paying anything.
Exchange Rate Notice — Read Before Budgeting
For budgeting and financial planning, MTZ advises families to use a conservative rate of PKR 42 to PKR 45 per CNY to account for exchange rate movement over the 6-year degree.
PKR figures above are indicative only, calculated at 1 CNY = PKR 40. The actual PKR cost on the date of payment depends on the prevailing CNY-PKR exchange rate. The CNY-PKR rate fluctuates. MTZ will provide the exact PKR figure at the time of application based on the rate on that date. WhatsApp MTZ Islamabad or Lahore for the current PKR breakdown before making any payment decision.
Monthly Living Cost Breakdown
Living Cost Item
CNY per Month
Indicative PKR per Month-pkr
Meals (campus canteen)
500 to 700
20,000 to 28,000
Local transport (DiDi, bus)
50 to 100
2,000 to 4,000
Personal expenses
80 to 150
3,200 to 6,000
VPN subscription
40 to 60
1,600 to 2,400
Health and miscellaneous
50 to 100
2,000 to 4,000
Monthly total (estimated)
720 to 1,110
728,800 to 44,4002,400
6-Year Total Cost Estimate
Cost Profile
Annual CNY
6-Year CNY
Indicative 6-Year PKR
Tuition (fixed)
21,500
129,000
5,160,000
Hostel (mid)
Included
Included
Included
Living costs (mid estimate)
10,800
64,800
2,592,000
Health insurance
800
4,800
192,000
6-year total (full)
33,100
198,600
7,944,000
6-year total incl. living (internship in Pakistan)
n/a
287,270
11,490,800
The 6-year total above excludes: one-time fees, flights, exchange rate movements. MTZ advises families to plan a 2 to 3 month PKR buffer above the indicative total.
The reduced total zeros the Year 6 collective fee (tuition and bundled dormitory) for students who complete the final internship year in Pakistan. Living costs and insurance are not erased. This reduction is conditional on Hebei North University’s current internship-year policy and is confirmed in writing by MTZ at the time of application.
Can Your Child Apply for MBBS at Hebei North University?
Hebei North University sets its own entry requirements, and PMDC sets additional conditions for Pakistani students. Both apply. The table below covers the university-specific requirements. Confirm PMDC’s current MDCAT requirement at pmdc.pk before applying.
Academic Requirements (Hebei North University-Specific)
FSc Pre-Medical, A-Levels, or equivalent senior secondary with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
60 percent in FSc or equivalent (this also meets the PMDC NOC threshold)
PMDC requires MDCAT for Pakistani students pursuing MBBS abroad. Confirm the current MDCAT rule at pmdc.pk before applying.
Online interview by WeChat with the School of Medicine, followed by the formal admission letter
Between 18 and 25 years at registration
IELTS or TOEFL not required by Hebei North University; English-medium FSc is accepted
Hebei North University requires every international applicant to submit a stamped and signed medical examination report from a recognised hospital or clinic, confirming your child is physically and mentally fit to study. On arrival in Zhangjiakou, your child completes a local health check before the residence permit is issued. Your child’s passport must carry at least six months validity at the point of application.
Your child must reach HSK Level 3 in Year 1 to progress to the clinical years at Hebei North University.
Before MTZ submits your child’s file to Hebei North University, MTZ checks that the FSc marksheet clears the 60 percent bar, that the passport validity covers the full admission window, that the medical report is signed and stamped by a recognised facility, and that the PMDC NOC route is in order for a Pakistani applicant. MTZ also confirms Hebei North University’s current place on the PMDC recognised list before your child commits.
Your child must reach HSK Level 3 in Year 1 to progress to the clinical years at Hebei North University. This is a language proficiency requirement, not optional. MTZ briefs every student and family on this before any commitment is made.
How MTZ Applies Pakistani Students to Hebei North University
The steps below cover the Hebei North University application only. For the full general MBBS application process for China, see our complete guide at https://mtzvisas.com/mbbs-in-china/
Step 1
Free eligibility check
MTZ reviews your child’s FSc marks, age, and subjects against Hebei North University’s entry bar and confirms the university’s current PMDC standing before anything is paid.
Step 2
Document preparation
MTZ helps your family assemble the certified FSc certificate and marksheet, passport copy with at least six months validity, passport photos, and the signed medical examination report.
Step 3
Online interview
Your child sits the WeChat interview with the Hebei North University School of Medicine. MTZ briefs your child on format and questions beforehand.
Step4
Admission letter
After a successful interview, Hebei North University issues the formal admission acceptance letter for your child.
Step 5
JW202 and visa documents
Hebei North University arranges the JW202 form, which the Chinese embassy requires before it can issue your child’s X1 student visa. MTZ tracks this with the university so nothing stalls.
Step 6
PMDC NOC
MTZ guides your family through the PMDC No Objection Certificate that Pakistani students need before studying medicine abroad, on the basis of the 60 percent FSc threshold.
Step 7
X1 student visa
With the JW202 and admission letter in hand, your child applies for the X1 student visa at the Chinese embassy. MTZ prepares the file and the supplementary forms.
Step 8
Travel and arrival
MTZ arranges airport pickup in China, and on arrival in Zhangjiakou your child completes the local health check and residence permit registration to settle into the dormitory.
For the full general process for Pakistani families, see the MBBS in China application guide for Pakistan.
Where Can Your Child Practise After MBBS from Hebei North University?
Hebei North University is PMDC recognised and its WHO World Directory listing is confirmed at the time of application. These recognitions set the licensing pathways open to your child, covered below. For the full country-by-country comparison across all 29 MTZ universities, see https://mtzvisas.com/mbbs-china-licensing/
PMDC Recognition and NLE Pathway (Pakistan)
Hebei North University is a PMDC recognised foreign medical institution. After your child completes the MBBS and returns to Pakistan, your child sits the PMDC National Licensing Examination, and on passing, registers with PMDC to practise as a doctor in Pakistan. This pathway depends on the university staying on the current PMDC list, which MTZ re-checks at pmdc.pk before every placement. Reconfirm at pmdc.pk before applying.
WDOMS Listing (World Directory of Medical Schools)
The World Directory of Medical Schools record for Hebei North University is confirmed at the time of application. A WDOMS listing is the reference that international licensing bodies check first, so MTZ verifies it directly at search.wdoms.org for your child’s specific intake before any commitment.
ECFMG Eligibility (USA Pathway)
International routes such as the USMLE in the United States, PLAB and UKMLA in the United Kingdom, and AMC in Australia each key off the WHO-WDOMS record. MTZ confirms your child’s eligibility for these routes at the time of application, once the WDOMS listing for Hebei North University is verified, rather than promising a pathway that has not yet been checked. Each authority sets its own additional requirements.
MOE Listed vs Non-MOE Listed Universities: Which Suits You?
The 29 PMDC-recognised Chinese medical universities where MTZ places Pakistani students split into two categories. Understanding the difference is the single most important decision a Pakistani family makes after committing to MBBS in China.
| Factor | MOE-Listed 13 | Non-MOE Listed (16) |
|---|---|---|
| Medium of instruction | English-medium throughout | English-medium, bilingual, with a Chinese-language gate |
| HSK requirement | No HSK gate to clinical years | HSK required before clinical years (HSK-3 at Hebei North University) |
| Annual cost (indicative PKR) | Higher band, varies by university | Lower band; Hebei North University about PKR 860,000 collective |
| PMDC recognition pathway | Recognised (Yes) | Recognised (Yes) |
| USMLE / ECFMG | Eligible, subject to WDOMS record | Subject to WDOMS record, confirmed at application |
| PLAB / UKMLA (UK) | Eligible, subject to GMC verification | Subject to GMC verification, confirmed at application |
| AMC (Australia) | Subject to AMC requirements | Subject to AMC requirements, confirmed at application |
| MCCQE (Canada) | Subject to MCC requirements | Subject to MCC requirements, confirmed at application |
| DHA / MOHAP / DOH (UAE) | Subject to authority requirements | Subject to authority requirements |
| GCC licensing | Subject to authority requirements | Subject to authority requirements |
| NMC India / BMDC Bangladesh | Applies to those countries’ students | Applies to those countries’ students |
| Typical student profile | Families prioritising fully English study and the widest licensing reach | Families prioritising lower cost who accept a Chinese-language gate |
| MTZ recommendation | Choose by budget, city, and the licensing routes your child plans to use, not by label alone. | Choose by budget, city, and the licensing routes your child plans to use, not by label alone. |
Note on NMC India and BMDC Bangladesh: NMC India and BMDC Bangladesh apply to those countries’ students only. Pakistani students are unaffected by NMC or BMDC. PMDC recognises both MOE and Non-MOE listed universities.
Where Hebei North University sits
Hebei North University is Non-MOE listed. Your child studies an English-medium bilingual MBBS, clears HSK-3 before the clinical years, pays an affordable collective fee, and follows the PMDC NLE pathway home to Pakistan, with international routes confirmed at application once the WDOMS record is verified.
Hostel and Accommodation at Hebei North University
Your child will live on campus for most or all of the 6-year degree. Here is exactly what the Hebei North University international dormitory provides so there are no surprises on arrival in Zhangjiakou.
| Feature | Standard at Hebei North University |
|---|---|
| Hostel type | On-campus international students’ hostel, plus an independent private-rental option near campus for families who prefer it |
| Room type | Twin-share or quad-share, fully furnished |
| Room facilities | Bed with pillow, mattress, and bedspread per student, study desk per student, central heating for the cold Zhangjiakou winters, 24-hour cold and hot water, and study and reading lighting |
| Bathroom | Shared bathroom, with a shared lounge and living area on the floor |
| Kitchen | Confirmed with the International Education College at the time of application |
| Laundry | Confirmed with the International Education College at the time of application |
| Internet | Confirmed with the International Education College at the time of application |
| Security | Surveillance cameras across the campus, as stated by the university |
| Female accommodation | Female dormitory allocation and floor arrangements confirmed by MTZ with the International Education College before your daughter enrols |
| Annual hostel cost | Included within the collective annual fee of CNY 21,500. No separate hostel charge is billed. |
Life as a Pakistani Student at Hebei North University
Hebei North University sits in Zhangjiakou, a modest northern Hebei city that co-hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics and connects to Beijing by high-speed rail. The notes below describe what daily life looks like for your child in this city.
Pakistani student community
International students from around 70 countries study here. MTZ connects your child with current Pakistani students already at Hebei North University before departure.
Airport pickup
The university offers airport pickup for new arrivals at CNY 800. MTZ arranges your child’s pickup so someone is waiting on arrival.
City character
Zhangjiakou is a smaller northern city where, by the university’s own account, everyday commodities and meals stay affordable, which protects your family’s budget.
Climate
Cold northern winters from roughly minus 5 to minus 20 degrees, with warm summers. Your child needs a proper heavy winter coat, which MTZ flags at the pre-departure briefing.
Transport
City buses and DiDi ride-hailing cover Zhangjiakou. The Beijing high-speed rail link puts the capital within easy reach for weekends.
Daily costs
The university’s living-cost guide lists an inexpensive restaurant meal at about CNY 24 and everyday groceries at low prices, so your child’s monthly outlay stays modest.
Communication with family
With a VPN, your child keeps WhatsApp, video calls, and Pakistani channels working for regular contact with home.
Student Life for Pakistani MBBS Students in China
Safety for Female Pakistani Students at Hebei North University
Parents asking this question deserve a straight answer, not reassurance. Here is what Gannan Medical University’s arrangements actually are.
Campus surveillance
The university states surveillance cameras operate across the campus.
Female accommodation
Female dormitory floor allocation is confirmed by MTZ with the International Education College for your daughter’s intake before she commits.
Female warden and matron
Warden arrangements on female floors are confirmed by MTZ with the university before enrolment, not assumed.
Separate entrance and visitor policy
Entrance and male-visitor rules for the female dormitory are confirmed by MTZ with the university in writing before your daughter accepts a place.
Card-access entry
Dormitory access-control details are confirmed by MTZ with the university before enrolment.
MTZ pre-enrolment support
MTZ briefs your family on the verified female-safety arrangements for your daughter’s specific dormitory before any payment.
Parent contact line
A parent can reach MTZ directly on WhatsApp +92 315 155 5507 for any safety question before and during your daughter’s studies.
Ask About Female Safety
Safety for Pakistani Female Students Studying MBBS in China
Ask About Female Safety
Halal Food at Hebei North University: What Your Child Will Actually Eat
This is one of the first questions Pakistani parents ask. Zhangjiakou is a northern Chinese city with a Muslim Hui presence, so halal options exist, and MTZ confirms the current campus and city arrangements for your child before departure.
Halal Access Points
Campus Muslim canteen (Qingzhen)
The current Muslim (Qingzhen) canteen arrangement on campus is confirmed by MTZ with the International Education College before your child commits.
Halal restaurants in the city
Zhangjiakou has Muslim-run eateries serving halal food, including northern Chinese and Hui cuisine.
Nearest mosque
The nearest mosque to campus is confirmed by MTZ for your child’s arrival, since Zhangjiakou has an established Muslim community.
Prayer room on campus
Prayer-space arrangements are confirmed by MTZ with the university before enrolment.
Supermarket halal products
Local supermarkets and Muslim grocery shops in Zhangjiakou stock halal-suitable products and ingredients for self-cooking.
Ramadan provisions
MTZ briefs your child on Ramadan timing in the northern Chinese calendar and confirms suhoor and iftar arrangements with the university before the season.
Ask About Halal Food
Halal Food Availability at Chinese Universities
Ask About Halal Food
Affiliated Teaching Hospitals and Clinical Rotation at Hebei North University
From Year 3, your child leaves the lecture hall and enters the ward. Hebei North University runs clinical rotations at its own directly affiliated hospitals in Zhangjiakou, not at rented clinical bases or external arrangements.
1,600+ teaching beds across three affiliated hospitals
| Hospital | Type | Beds (approx.) | Role in MBBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Affiliated Hospital | Tertiary, provincial-level general hospital | About 700 (figure dated 2005) | Main clinical teaching base serving Hebei, Shanxi, and Inner Mongolia |
| Second Affiliated Hospital (Xuanhua District People’s Hospital) | Tertiary general hospital | Over 500 | Clinical teaching across internal medicine, surgery, and specialties |
| Third Affiliated Hospital | General teaching hospital | About 488 approved | Clinical training in cardiovascular, oncology, orthopaedic, and neurology disciplines |
First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University
Clinical Rotation Structure (Typical)
| Rotation | Approximate Duration |
|---|---|
| Internal Medicine | 16 weeks |
| Surgery | 16 weeks |
| Paediatrics | 8 weeks |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 8 weeks |
| Other specialties (combined) | 12 weeks combined |
| Internship, Year 6 | 52 weeks |
Ask About Clinical Rotation
Ask About Clinical Rotation
Refund Policy and Risk Flags: Read Before You Pay
Every family needs to understand what is refundable and what is not before any payment is made to Hebei North University or to MTZ.
Refund Policy
Application fee (CNY 800)
One-time and non-refundable once the application is submitted.
Tuition fee
Refund terms follow Hebei North University’s own policy. MTZ confirms the exact terms in writing before your family pays.
Hostel deposit
Where a deposit applies, terms are confirmed in writing by MTZ before payment.
X1 visa rejection
If the student visa is refused, MTZ guides your family on the university’s refund position for fees already paid, confirmed in writing.
MTZ service fee
The MTZ service fee terms are stated in your written agreement with MTZ before any payment.
Risk Flags MTZ Issues Before You Commit
Age Limit
Hebei North University admits applicants between 18 and 25 years. If your child falls outside this range at registration, the application can be rejected. MTZ checks your child’s age against the registration date early.
Application Deadline
A late file misses the intake. MTZ tracks the Hebei North University application window and submits your child’s documents with margin to spare, since the exact deadline shifts each intake.
Document Quality
A weak or unverified medical report, an unattested certificate, or a passport with short validity stalls an application. MTZ checks every document against the university’s requirements before submission.
PMDC List Changes
PMDC recognition is not permanent. A university on the list today can change status. MTZ re-checks Hebei North University at pmdc.pk before placing your child and again ahead of the final year, so your family is never caught out.
Scholarships for MBBS Students at Hebei North University
Read this section carefully before any agent tells you a scholarship is guaranteed. MTZ’s position on scholarships is stated below in full. It does not change based on what you want to hear.
Some partner universities offer merit-based awards to high-performing MBBS students from their second year, based on academic performance — these are the university’s independent decisions and are not guaranteed at admission. MTZ Global Visa Consultants does not assure or guarantee scholarships for MBBS study in China. For fully funded MS and PhD scholarships, see our Global Scholarships hub.
Hebei North University scholarship streams (factual, not guaranteed):
Hebei North University merit award (gold border)
University
Awarded at the university’s discretion to high-performing students from later years, based on academic results. Not guaranteed at admission.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
National
Applied through the China Scholarship Council via the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad. Competitive and not guaranteed. MTZ guides eligible students on the process.
For fully funded scholarships, see the MTZ Global Scholarships hub at /global-scholarships/ for the MS and PhD pathways MTZ does actively prepare students for.
What MTZ Will Not Promise for Hebei North University
CEO Mubbashir Qureshi brings 25+ years of personal experience to every application MTZ handles. We have seen what happens when consultants overpromise. Here is our position, in writing.
What MTZ Will Not Do
Admission is never guaranteed. Hebei North University makes its own selection decision after the interview, and no agent controls that outcome.
Your final rupee cost cannot be fixed in advance, because the CNY to PKR rate moves and MTZ quotes only at the indicative rate until payment day.
No one can promise how your child will perform academically. The degree is earned in the wards and the exam hall, not bought at admission.
Scholarships are not assured. Any university merit award is the university’s independent decision, never a commitment MTZ makes.
PMDC policy can change, and MTZ will not pretend today’s recognition is permanent.
Visa timelines sit with the Chinese embassy, so MTZ will not promise an exact issue date for the X1 student visa.
Clinical placement quality at the affiliated hospitals depends on the university’s own teaching, which MTZ describes honestly rather than dressing up.
What MTZ Commits To
Verification of Hebei North University’s PMDC standing at pmdc.pk comes before any placement, and again ahead of the final year.
You receive a full written fee breakdown in CNY and indicative PKR before a single payment is requested.
MTZ checks that the six-year plan is reachable for your child’s age, marks, and budget before encouraging an application.
Should the visa be refused, MTZ guides your family on resubmission and on the university’s refund position in writing.
Placement only ever goes to a university MTZ has verified, never to an unlisted or unverified institution.
Hebei North University: Campus and City
Where your child studies shapes the full 6-year experience. Here is exactly what the Hebei North University campus and the city of Zhangjiakou look like on the ground.
The Campus
Hebei North University runs across multiple campuses in Zhangjiakou, with the medical teaching and the international students’ hostel on campus. The university is a provincial public institution formed in 2003 from three older Zhangjiakou colleges, with a medical teaching tradition going back to the former Zhangjiakou Medical College. Central heating runs through the buildings and dormitories, which matters in a city this far north. Surveillance cameras operate across the campus, and the affiliated First Hospital sits within the university’s clinical teaching network for your child’s ward years.
The City: Zhangjiakou, Hebei
Zhangjiakou is a northern Hebei city that co-hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics alongside Beijing, which brought new infrastructure to the area. A high-speed rail line links Zhangjiakou to Beijing, putting the capital within easy reach for weekends and for the nearest major international airport. The city has cold winters, roughly minus 5 to minus 20 degrees, and warm summers, so your child needs a proper heavy winter coat for the season. By the university’s own account, everyday meals and commodities in Zhangjiakou stay affordable, with an inexpensive restaurant meal at around CNY 24. Zhangjiakou has an established Muslim community, so halal food and mosque access are part of city life, which MTZ confirms for your child’s specific arrival.
Clearing Up Misinformation About MBBS at Hebei North University
Incorrect information about MBBS at Hebei North University circulates online and through unqualified agents. Read the facts.
Hebei North University is not recognised by PMDC
Hebei North University is a PMDC recognised foreign medical institution for Pakistani graduates. Because recognition can change, MTZ re-checks the live PMDC list at pmdc.pk before every placement and again before your child’s final year.
The MBBS is not in English, you must learn Mandarin
The MBBS at Hebei North University is taught in English. Chinese is learned alongside it for talking with patients, and your child must reach HSK Level 3 before the clinical years, which is a manageable gate that MTZ prepares your child to clear from Year 1.
Chinese MBBS degrees are not accepted anywhere outside Pakistan
A Hebei North University graduate returns to Pakistan through the PMDC National Licensing Examination pathway. International routes such as the USMLE and PLAB key off the WHO World Directory record, which MTZ confirms for this university at the time of your child’s application rather than promising blindly.
Zhangjiakou is too extreme for Pakistani students
Zhangjiakou is a northern city with cold winters, not an unliveable one, and it co-hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics. With proper winter clothing, central heating in the dormitories, and an established Muslim community in the city, Pakistani students settle in, and MTZ briefs your child on exactly what to pack.
You can get MBBS in China cheaply without MDCAT
PMDC requires Pakistani students to meet its MDCAT condition for studying medicine abroad, regardless of how low a university’s fees are. Any agent telling your family to skip MDCAT is steering your child toward a degree they may not be able to register in Pakistan.
MTZ guarantees admission to Hebei North University
MTZ guarantees no admission anywhere. Hebei North University decides each case after the interview. What MTZ guarantees is honest verification, a written fee breakdown, and placement only at a PMDC recognised university.
How Hebei North University Compares
Hebei North University is an Affordable, Non-MOE university in Zhangjiakou, set against two Non-MOE bilingual sisters in the same category and price band, so your family can weigh like against like rather than against a costlier MOE option.
| Comparison Point | Hebei North University | Hubei University of Arts and Science | Hubei Minzu University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Affordable | Affordable | Affordable |
| MOE-Listed | Non-MOE listed | Non-MOE listed | Non-MOE listed |
| Province | Hebei (Zhangjiakou) | Hubei (Xiangyang) | Hubei (Enshi) |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 21,500 (tuition + dormitory) | 18,000 | 16,500 (Year 1: 8,000) |
| Annual hostel (CNY) | Included in the 21,500 | 3,000 | 1,800 |
| Annual combined (CNY) | 21,500 | 21,000 | 19,900 (Years 2 to 5) |
| HSK in Year 1 | HSK-4 | HSK-4 | HSK-4 |
| HSK for graduation | HSK-4 | HSK-4 | HSK-5 |
| Affiliated hospitals | Three, 1,600+ beds | 1 direct Grade 3A (3,800 beds) + 6 | Three, 1 direct Tertiary Grade A |
| CSCA required | No | No | No |
| City character | Cold northern Hebei, 2022 Winter Olympics co-host | Historic Han River city, Hubei sub-centre | Mountainous Tujia and Miao prefecture |
| PMDC recognised | Yes, reconfirm at pmdc.pk | Yes | Yes |
| ECFMG eligible | Confirmed at application, subject to WDOMS | Through the WDOMS listing, MTZ-confirmed | Through the WDOMS listing |
| MTZ placement link | This page | /hubei-university-of-arts-and-science/ | /hubei-minzu-university/ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: MBBS at Hebei North University
These are the questions Pakistani families ask MTZ most often about Hebei North University. Every answer is based on verified information. If something has changed since this page was last updated, WhatsApp MTZ before acting on it.
Yes. Hebei North University is a PMDC recognised foreign medical institution for Pakistani graduates. Recognition lists are updated periodically, so MTZ re-checks the current status at pmdc.pk before placing every student and again before the final year. Always confirm the live status at pmdc.pk before submitting any application or paying any fee.
The annual fee is CNY 21,500, which covers tuition and the dormitory together, about PKR 860,000 at the indicative rate of 1 CNY = PKR 40. A one-time application fee of CNY 800 also applies. PKR figures are indicative only and depend on the exchange rate on the date of payment. WhatsApp MTZ for the current PKR breakdown before any payment.
Yes. The MBBS at Hebei North University is taught in English. Your child also learns Chinese alongside the degree for communicating with patients, and must reach HSK Level 3 before progressing to the clinical years.
No. Hebei North University does not require IELTS or TOEFL from Pakistani students. Selection is by an online interview with the School of Medicine, and an English-medium FSc is accepted as evidence of English ability.
The main intake is in the autumn. Because the exact application deadline shifts each year, MTZ confirms the current intake and deadline dates with Hebei North University at the time of your child’s application, and submits the file with margin to spare.
MOE-listed universities are on China’s Ministry of Education list for English-medium MBBS and have no Chinese-language gate to the clinical years. Non-MOE listed universities, including Hebei North University, teach an English-medium bilingual MBBS with a Chinese-language requirement before clinical years. PMDC recognises both categories for Pakistani graduates.
Hebei North University operates surveillance cameras across its campus. For the female dormitory arrangements, including floor allocation, warden, and access control, MTZ confirms the current details directly with the International Education College before your daughter commits, so your family has verified facts rather than assumptions.
The NLE is the National Licensing Examination that PMDC requires foreign-qualified graduates to pass before registering to practise in Pakistan. A Hebei North University graduate returns to Pakistan and sits the NLE, and on passing, registers with PMDC, provided the university remains on the PMDC recognised list.
Hebei North University has admitted international students from around 70 countries over the years, with a reported figure of more than 1,500 overseas students as of its 2014 statement. MTZ connects your child with current Pakistani students already at the university before departure, and can share the latest figures on request.
No. The MTZ eligibility check is free. MTZ reviews your child’s FSc marks, age, and subjects against Hebei North University’s requirements and confirms the university’s current PMDC standing before your family commits to anything.
Hebei North University requires HSK Level 3 before your child progresses to the clinical years, reached during the first year. HSK is the standard Chinese proficiency test, and HSK Level 3 is a manageable gate that MTZ prepares your child for from the start of the programme.
Your child needs certified copies of the highest qualification, such as the FSc certificate and marksheet, two passport-size photographs, a stamped and signed medical examination report from a recognised hospital or clinic, and a passport copy valid for at least six months. MTZ checks every document against Hebei North University’s requirements before submission so nothing is rejected for a missing or unattested paper.
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