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 recognition verified: 30 May 2026 at pmdc.pk.
Hubei University of Arts and Science is Non-MOE listed. The MBBS is bilingual with Chinese-medium clinical teaching and HSK-4 required for the clinical years.
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Why Pakistani Families Trust Hubei University of Arts and Science
Every marker below is checked at its official source before MTZ places a student. These are the six signals Pakistani families weigh first when judging a Non-MOE listed university.
PMDC Recognised
Listed on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list for Bachelor of Medicine, MBBS. Verified 30 May 2026.
MOE programme accreditation
Clinical Medicine passed China’s Ministry of Education professional accreditation in 2021.
ESI global top 1%
Clinical Medicine entered the Essential Science Indicators global top 1% in 2020.
Heritage
Roots to 1905; medical education established 2009, affiliated hospital integrated 2010.
Bilingual, HSK-4
One Chinese-language year then five years; HSK-4 required for the Clinical Medicine programme.
Clinical network
One directly affiliated Grade 3A hospital plus six further affiliated hospitals in Xiangyang.
Quick Answer
Hubei University of Arts and Science, founded in 1905 in Xiangyang, Hubei, is a Non-MOE listed Chinese university whose Clinical Medicine MBBS is PMDC recognised for Pakistani students. Annual tuition is CNY 18,000, with one directly affiliated Grade 3A hospital of 3,800 beds plus six further affiliated hospitals for clinical training. The programme is bilingual, and HSK-4 is required before clinical years. MTZ places Pakistani students here for the September intake.
MBBS at Hubei University of Arts and Science, 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 (1 Chinese plus 5 MBBS, including internship)
Medium
Bilingual, clinical teaching in Chinese
Intake
September 2026
Annual Tuition
CNY 18,000 (about PKR 7.2 lakh)
Annual Hostel
CNY 3,000 (about PKR 1.2 lakh)
Location
Xiangyang, Hubei Province
HSK-4 REQUIRED
Needed for the Clinical Medicine programme, by the clinical years
clinical bases
1 directly affiliated plus 6 affiliated hospitals
Is Hubei University of Arts and Science MBBS Recognised?
Your child’s degree is only as valuable as the bodies that recognise it. Below is Hubei University of Arts and Science’s recognition status as of May 2026. The PMDC card is verified at its official source; the international bodies carry a confirm-at-application note and link to their official portals.
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: 30 MAY 2026
PMDC / PMC Pakistan
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
Listed for Bachelor of Medicine, MBBS, verified 30 May 2026.
WHO / WDOMS
World Directory of Medical Schools, joint venture of WFME and FAIMER
MTZ records indicate the medical programme is in the World Directory. Confirm the current WDOMS record before relying on it for licensing outside Pakistan.
WFME
World Federation for Medical Education
WFME recognition reads off the WDOMS record. Confirm the current status before relying on it.
ECFMG (USA)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (USA / USMLE)
ECFMG and USMLE eligibility follow the university’s WDOMS listing. As a Non-MOE university, verify the current ECFMG position directly.
GMC / UKMLA (UK)
UK General Medical Council, PLAB / UKMLA pathway
The UK pathway depends on the WDOMS listing and current GMC acceptance. Verify the current GMC position directly.
6 Reasons Pakistani Families Choose Hubei University of Arts and Science
Hubei University of Arts and Science runs its medical education from a campus in Xiangyang built in 2024, beside the Grade 3A hospital where your child will train. These six points set out what that arrangement gives your child that a thinner Non-MOE programme cannot.
1
Tuition That Holds at CNY 18,000 Every Year
Many Non-MOE programmes advertise a low first-year fee, then lift tuition sharply once your child is two years in and cannot move without losing credits. Hubei University of Arts and Science keeps Clinical Medicine tuition at CNY 18,000 for each academic year, so your family plans against one figure across the degree and meets no jump in Year 3 or Year 4.
2
Clinical Medicine in the ESI Global Top 1%
A medical programme with no measurable research standing leaves your child taught by a faculty that publishes little and sits outside the international science indices. At Hubei University of Arts and Science, Clinical Medicine entered the Essential Science Indicators global top 1% in 2020, the band that marks the most-cited disciplines worldwide, which tells your family the teaching faculty is research-active.
3
A Programme China’s Ministry of Education Accredited in 2021
If your child enrols in a programme that never cleared national accreditation, the degree carries a question mark that follows your child into every licensing application. Hubei University of Arts and Science passed China’s Ministry of Education professional accreditation for Clinical Medicine in 2021, and the Hubei provincial authority named it a first-class undergraduate construction point in 2022.
4
A Directly Affiliated Grade 3A Hospital With Two National Key Specialties
A medical school tied to one small hospital cannot hand your child rotation breadth, and a borrowed teaching hospital can end the arrangement before your child reaches the clinical years. Hubei University of Arts and Science integrated Xiangyang Central Hospital as its own directly affiliated Grade 3A hospital, which holds two national-level key clinical specialties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Oncology plus 41 provincial-level key specialties, and your child rotates there alongside six further affiliated hospitals.
5
A Medical Campus Built in 2024 Beside the Teaching Hospital
Medical students placed on a shared general campus compete for anatomy labs and quiet study space with business and arts undergraduates, then travel across the city to reach the wards. Hubei University of Arts and Science opened the East Jin medical campus in August 2024, a 56,000 square metre site for medical education built next to the affiliated hospital’s East Jin branch, so your child studies, trains, and lives within walking distance of the wards.
6
A National Practical-Skills Examination Base on Campus
Your child can pass the written papers and still fail the hands-on clinical-skills examination that a medical licence depends on, if the programme has no proper skills-assessment setup. China’s national medical authority designated Hubei University of Arts and Science a National Medical Practitioner Qualification Practical Skills Examination Base, and the university runs that practical-skills test for more than 4,000 candidates from the Xiangyang region each year, so your child trains where the licensing skills examination is itself held.
MBBS Fees at Hubei University of Arts and Science 2026, Full Breakdown for Pakistani Families
Hubei University of Arts and Science runs an affordable Clinical Medicine programme, and the figures below set out every charge your family will plan for. MTZ separates tuition, hostel, living costs, and one-time charges so your family sees each item on its own, and MTZ confirms every figure in writing before any payment.
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
18,000
Fixed for each year of the programme
Hostel
3,000
On-campus, twin-share room
Meals (estimated)
12,000
Campus canteen, about CNY 1,000 a month, lifestyle-dependent
Health insurance (mandatory)
800
Required annually for international students
Annual recurring total (estimated)
33,800
Tuition, hostel, meals and insurance. Living detail in Section 5
One-Time and First-Year Costs (CNY)
Fee Item
CNY
Notes
Application fee
1,000
One-time, paid at application
Registration / enrolment fee
1,400
Year 1 only
Medical check (China)
500
On arrival, first year
Residence permit (Year 1)
400
Annual permit, Year 1 shown
Airport transfer (MTZ arranged)
0
Arranged by MTZ at no charge
PKR Indicative Conversion (at 1 CNY = PKR 40)
Fee Item
CNY
Indicative PKR
Annual tuition
18,000
7,20,000 (7.2 lakh)
Annual hostel (mid)
3,000
1,20,000 (1.2 lakh)
Annual meals (mid)
12,000
4,80,000 (4.8 lakh)
Annual health insurance
800
32,000
Indicative annual total
33,800
13,52,000 (13.52 lakh)
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
MTZ living estimates for Ganzhou, at 1 CNY = PKR 40. These are not university charges.
Living Cost Item
CNY per Month
Indicative PKR per Month-pkr
Meals (campus canteen)
1,000
40,000
Local transport (DiDi, bus)
150
6,000
Personal expenses
400
16,000
VPN subscription
50
2,000
Health and miscellaneous
200
8,000
Monthly total (estimated)
1,800
72,000
PKR figures indicative at 1 CNY = PKR 40. Actual costs depend on lifestyle and exchange rate.
6-Year Total Cost Estimate
Two totals are shown because the final internship year differs depending on where your child completes the internship.
Cost Profile
Annual CNY
6-Year CNY
Indicative 6-Year PKR
Tuition (fixed)
18,000
108,000
43.2 lakh
Hostel (mid)
3,000
18,000
7.2 lakh
Living costs (mid estimate)
21,600
129,600
51.84 lakh
Health insurance
800
4,800
1.92 lakh
6-year total, internship in China
n/a
260,400
104.16 lakh
6-year total, internship in Pakistan
n/a
246,400
98.56 lakh
6-YEAR TOTAL NOTE: 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.
When your child completes the final internship year in Pakistan, Hubei University of Arts and Science charges a flat CNY 7,000 for that year in place of the CNY 18,000 tuition and CNY 3,000 hostel, which is why the second total runs lower. Living costs are retained in both totals so your family does not under-budget.
Can Your Child Apply for MBBS at Hubei University of Arts and Science?
Hubei University of Arts and Science 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 (Hubei University of Arts and Science Specific)
FSc Pre-Medical, HSSC, or an accepted equivalent such as A-Levels
60% in FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics studied at intermediate level
16 to 25 years at admission
School English proficiency certificate accepted. IELTS or TOEFL not required
Your child must reach HSK Level 4 to progress into the clinical years of the Clinical Medicine programme
PMDC requires a minimum 50% in MDCAT before departure for any Pakistani student who intends to return and practise in Pakistan. Confirm the current requirement at pmdc.pk
Hubei University of Arts and Science admits your child on a Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed before arrival and re-checked on campus in Xiangyang. Your child must be in good general health, free of the infectious conditions that China’s student-visa medical screens for, and fit to begin the on-campus medical check during first-year registration at the East Jin campus.
Before any application reaches Hubei University of Arts and Science, MTZ checks your child’s FSc Pre-Medical marks against the university threshold, confirms MDCAT status against the current PMDC condition, and verifies passport validity, the financial guarantee or bank statement, and the IBCC and MOFA attestations on transcripts. MTZ also sets out the HSK-4 study plan with your family so the language gate is understood before your child commits.
Your child must reach HSK Level 4 in Year 1 to progress to clinical years. 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 Hubei University of Arts and Science
The steps below cover the Hubei University of Arts and Science application only. For the full general MBBS application process for China, see our complete guide at /mbbs-in-china/.
Step 1
Eligibility check and document review.
MTZ reviews your child’s FSc Pre-Medical marks, MDCAT status, age, and passport, then confirms your child meets the Hubei University of Arts and Science threshold before anything is submitted.
Step 2
Application to the university.
MTZ submits the application to Hubei University of Arts and Science with attested HSSC and FSc transcripts, passport copy, photograph, the Foreigner Physical Examination Form, and a police character certificate.
Step 3
Pre-admission letter.
Hubei University of Arts and Science reviews the file and issues the pre-admission letter, usually within 7 to 10 working days of a complete application.
Step4
Seat confirmation and written fee schedule.
Your family confirms the seat, and MTZ confirms the full fee schedule in writing in CNY and indicative PKR before any payment is requested.
Step 5
JW202 issued by the university.
Hubei University of Arts and Science issues the JW202 form, usually within 10 to 20 working days, which your child needs for the X1 Student Visa application.
Step 6
X1 Student Visa.
Your child applies for the X1 Student Visa at the Chinese Embassy through Gerry’s, presenting the admission letter, JW202 form, passport, police character certificate, MOFA and IBCC attested documents, and the bank statement.
Step 7
Pre-departure preparation.
MTZ briefs your family on flights, finances, the HSK-4 study plan, and packing for Xiangyang’s seasonal climate.
Step 8
Arrival and registration in China.
Your child registers at the East Jin campus, completes the on-arrival medical check, and obtains the residence permit, with MTZ coordinating arrival support.
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 Hubei University of Arts and Science?
Hubei University of Arts and Science is PMDC-approved, and that recognition sets the licensing pathway that matters most to Pakistani families. For the full country-by-country comparison across all 29 MTZ universities, see /mbbs-china-licensing/.
PMDC Recognition and NLE Pathway (Pakistan), verified
Hubei University of Arts and Science sits on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list for Bachelor of Medicine, MBBS, verified 30 May 2026. After the degree, your child sits the PMDC National Licensing Examination to register and practise in Pakistan, and the standing PMDC condition of a 50% MDCAT before departure applies. The university’s PMDC listing supports this NLE pathway directly.
WDOMS Listing, confirm at application
Pathways to practise outside Pakistan run through the university’s World Directory of Medical Schools listing. Confirm the current WDOMS record before relying on it.
ECFMG and USMLE Pathway, confirm at application
ECFMG and USMLE eligibility follow the WDOMS listing. As a Non-MOE university, verify the current ECFMG position directly.
MOE Listed vs Non-MOE Listed Universities, Which Suits You?
The 29 PMDC-approved 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 MBBS | Bilingual, clinical teaching in Chinese |
| HSK-4 requirement | Used for ward communication, not the clinical entry gate | Mandatory to enter the clinical years |
| Annual cost (indicative PKR) | Higher, often PKR 13 lakh to 20 lakh plus per year | Lower, often PKR 8 lakh to 13 lakh per year |
| PMDC recognition pathway | Recognised (Yes) | Recognised (Yes) |
| USMLE / ECFMG | Through the university’s WDOMS listing | Through the university’s WDOMS listing |
| PLAB / UKMLA (UK) | Through the university’s WDOMS listing | Through the university’s WDOMS listing |
| AMC (Australia) | Through the university’s WDOMS listing | Through the university’s WDOMS listing |
| MCCQE (Canada) | Through the university’s WDOMS listing | Through the university’s WDOMS listing |
| DHA / MOHAP / DOH (UAE) | Through the university’s WDOMS listing | Through the university’s WDOMS listing |
| GCC licensing | Through the university’s WDOMS listing | Through the university’s WDOMS listing |
| NMC India / BMDC Bangladesh | Per those countries’ own rules | Per those countries’ own rules |
| Typical student profile | Families prioritising English-medium teaching, larger budget | Budget-conscious families whose child will commit to Chinese-language clinical study and HSK-4 |
| MTZ recommendation | Choose for English-medium teaching with a higher fee | Choose if affordability is the priority and your child will reach HSK-4 |
NMC India and BMDC Bangladesh apply to those countries’ students only. Pakistani students are unaffected by NMC or BMDC. PMDC recognises both MOE listed and Non-MOE listed universities. For licensing outside Pakistan, eligibility is decided by the individual university’s World Directory of Medical Schools listing, not by whether it is MOE listed or Non-MOE listed. MTZ confirms a university’s WDOMS listing before placing your child.
Where Hubei University of Arts and Science Sits in This Split
Hubei University of Arts and Science is Non-MOE listed, PMDC-approved, bilingual with HSK-4 required for the clinical years, and in the Affordable tier. Your child’s pathways to practise outside Pakistan run through the university’s WDOMS listing, which MTZ confirms before placement.
Hostel and Accommodation at Hubei University of Arts and Science
Your child will live on campus for most of the six-year degree. Here is what is confirmed about the Hubei University of Arts and Science international dormitory, and what MTZ confirms in writing for your family before arrival.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel type | On-campus international dormitory at the East Jin medical campus, opened 2024, with two dedicated student-residence buildings |
| Room type | Twin-share, two students per room |
| Room facilities | MTZ confirms the current room specification with your family before arrival |
| Bathroom | MTZ confirms at application |
| Kitchen | MTZ confirms at application |
| Laundry | MTZ confirms at application |
| Internet | MTZ confirms at application |
| Security | Confirmed by MTZ from verified campus arrangements |
| Female accommodation | MTZ confirms the arrangement directly before placement |
| Annual hostel cost | CNY 3,000 a year, indicative PKR 1.2 lakh at 1 CNY = PKR 40 |
Life as a Pakistani Student at Hubei University of Arts and Science
Xiangyang is a historical city on the Han River in northern Hubei, far quieter and cheaper than Wuhan or Beijing, which suits a first-time student settling into a six-year degree.
Pakistani Students Association
MTZ confirms the active PSA arrangement for this campus
Pakistani student community
Pakistani students sit within an international cohort of more than 250. The exact Pakistani headcount is confirmed by MTZ on request
Airport pickup
MTZ coordinates arrival support to Xiangyang for your child
City character
Xiangyang is Hubei’s sub-centre city, known for its Ming-era city wall and the Gulongzhong site linked to Zhuge Liang of Three Kingdoms history
Climate
Humid subtropical: hot, humid summers and cold winters, so your child packs for a real winter, unlike southern China
Transport
City buses and ride-hailing apps such as DiDi cover Xiangyang; the campus sits on the East Jin side of the city
Weekend activities
The ancient city wall, the Han River waterfront, and the Gulongzhong scenic area are the main local outings
Communication with family
WhatsApp is reached over a VPN; WeChat is the day-to-day app inside China, and your family stays in daily contact
Student Life for Pakistani MBBS Students in China
Safety for Female Pakistani Students at Hubei University of Arts and Science
Parents asking this question deserve a straight answer, not reassurance. The campus-specific arrangements below are not published by the university, so MTZ confirms each one from direct knowledge before a daughter is placed, rather than stating generic claims.
Female-only accommodation
MTZ confirms the arrangement from direct knowledge of the campus before placement
Female warden and matron
MTZ confirms at application
Separate entrance
MTZ confirms at application
Male visitor restriction
MTZ confirms at application
CCTV
MTZ confirms at application
Card-access entry
MTZ confirms at application
MTZ pre-enrolment support
MTZ briefs every female student and her family on accommodation and safety arrangements before any commitment is made
Parent contact line
MTZ keeps a direct WhatsApp line for parents: +92 315 155 5507
Ask About Female Safety
Safety for Pakistani Female Students Studying MBBS in China
Ask About Female Safety
Halal Food at Hubei University of Arts and Science, What Your Child Will Actually Eat
This is one of the first questions Pakistani parents ask. The confirmed answer for Xiangyang is below, with the city-level details MTZ verifies before placement.
Halal Access Points
Campus Muslim canteen (Qingzhen)
A halal Muslim canteen operates on campus for international students
Halal restaurants in the city
MTZ confirms named halal outlets in Xiangyang at application
Nearest mosque
MTZ confirms at application
Prayer room on campus
MTZ confirms at application
Supermarket halal products
MTZ confirms at application
Ramadan provisions
MTZ confirms at application
Ask About Halal Food
Halal Food Availability at Chinese Universities
Ask About Halal Food
Affiliated Teaching Hospitals and Clinical Rotation at Hubei University of Arts and Science
From Year 3, your child leaves the lecture hall and enters the ward. Hubei University of Arts and Science runs clinical training through its own directly affiliated Grade 3A hospital plus six further affiliated hospitals, not rented clinical bases.
3,800 authorised beds at the directly affiliated Xiangyang Central Hospital
| Hospital | Type | Beds (approx.) | Role in MBBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiangyang Central Hospital (directly affiliated) | Grade 3A general, provincial regional medical centre | 3,800 (authorised) | Primary clinical training base; two national-level key specialties (OB/GYN, Oncology) and 41 provincial-level key specialties; three campuses including East Jin |
| Non-directly affiliated hospital 1 | Grade 3A general | Confirmed by MTZ | Clinical rotations |
| Non-directly affiliated hospital 2 | Grade 3A general | Confirmed by MTZ | Clinical rotations |
| Non-directly affiliated hospital 3 | Grade 3A general | Confirmed by MTZ | Specialty rotations |
| Non-directly affiliated hospitals 4 to 6 | Grade 3 general (three hospitals) | Confirmed by MTZ | Clinical rotations |
The university’s own profile confirms one directly affiliated Grade 3A hospital and six non-directly affiliated hospitals (two Grade 3A general, one Grade 3 specialist, three Grade 3 general), alongside five general-practice and community teaching bases and one public-health teaching base. The names of the six non-directly affiliated hospitals are confirmed by MTZ with your family.
Xiangyang Central Hospital, directly affiliated to Hubei University of Arts and Science
Clinical Rotation Structure (Typical)
This is the standard MBBS rotation pattern. MTZ confirms the exact Hubei University of Arts and Science schedule with your family before the clinical years.
| 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 Hubei University of Arts and Science or to MTZ.
Refund Policy
Application fee
One-time and non-refundable once the application is submitted
Tuition fee
Paid annually on arrival in CNY; refund terms follow Hubei University of Arts and Science policy, confirmed in writing by MTZ before payment
Hostel deposit
Refundable per university policy at the end of stay, subject to room condition; exact terms confirmed by MTZ in writing
X1 visa rejection
Visa decisions rest solely with the Chinese Embassy; MTZ advises on refundable and non-refundable components before you pay anything
MTZ service fee
Terms set out in your written MTZ agreement before any payment
Risk Flags MTZ Issues Before You Commit
The five risk flags below are the failure points that derail Pakistani MBBS applications to Qingdao University every year. MTZ briefs every family on all five before any payment.
Age Limit
Hubei University of Arts and Science admits MBBS applicants aged 16 to 25. Your child’s age at admission must fall inside this window, so a gap-year delay can close the door. MTZ checks this first.
Application Deadline
The September intake fills on a first-come basis, and a late application risks losing the seat for the year. MTZ submits early to protect your child’s place.
Document Quality
A weak transcript scan, a missing IBCC or MOFA attestation, or a mismatch between passport and certificate names delays or sinks an application. MTZ verifies every document before submission.
PMDC List Changes
PMDC updates its recognised-institutions list periodically, and a family must confirm current status before committing. MTZ re-verifies the PMDC list at pmdc.pk before placing every student.
HSK-4 Language Gate.
Your child must reach HSK Level 4 to enter the clinical years of this bilingual programme. A student who treats Year 1 Chinese casually risks stalling before the wards. MTZ sets the HSK-4 plan with your family at the start.
Scholarships for MBBS Students at Hubei University of Arts and Science
Read this section carefully before any agent tells you a scholarship is guaranteed. MTZ’s position on scholarships is stated below in full, and 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.
Hubei University of Arts and Science scholarship streams (factual, not guaranteed):
University merit award
From Year 2
Awarded at the university’s discretion on academic performance, not committed at admission, amount set by the university each year
Provincial and Belt and Road streams
Varies by year
Hubei provincial and Belt and Road scholarship streams exist for international students; availability and value change yearly and are not guaranteed. Current schemes confirmed by MTZ
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 Hubei University of Arts and Science
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
No consultant can promise your child a seat. Hubei University of Arts and Science decides every admission, and MTZ presents the strongest possible file rather than a guarantee.
The exact PKR you pay sits outside anyone’s control, because the CNY-PKR rate moves daily. MTZ will not quote a fixed PKR figure that the exchange rate can break.
Your child’s results in the programme rest on your child’s own work. MTZ will not promise distinctions, a class position, or any particular grade.
A scholarship is the university’s own decision from Year 2 on academic merit, so MTZ will not promise one at admission or assure any amount.
PMDC can revise its recognised-institutions list and its MDCAT condition, and MTZ will not pretend that today’s policy is frozen for the next six years.
Embassy processing time rests with the Chinese Embassy, not with MTZ, so we will not promise a visa by a fixed date.
Ward experience varies with the hospital, the rotation, and your child’s effort, and MTZ will not promise a specific clinical placement outcome.
What MTZ Commits To
Every placement starts with a fresh PMDC check at pmdc.pk, which MTZ runs before your child is placed.
Before any payment, your family receives the full fee breakdown in CNY and indicative PKR in writing.
Across the whole six years, MTZ stays reachable on the Islamabad and Lahore WhatsApp lines for your family.
Should a visa application face a setback, MTZ reworks and resubmits the file under the terms set out in your written agreement.
MTZ places students only at universities it has verified, and Hubei University of Arts and Science sits on the PMDC recognised list checked on 30 May 2026.
Hubei University of Arts and Science: Campus and City
Where your child studies shapes the full six-year experience. Here is what the Hubei University of Arts and Science medical campus and the city of Xiangyang look like on the ground.
The Campus
Hubei University of Arts and Science teaches its medical students from the East Jin campus, a site the university built for medical education and opened in August 2024 at a cost of 270 million yuan. The campus holds four buildings, one for teaching, one for research, and two student dormitories, with capacity for more than 1,600 students across a built area of 56,000 square metres. It sits on the east side of the affiliated Xiangyang Central Hospital’s East Jin branch, so your child studies, sleeps, and trains within walking distance of the wards rather than commuting across the city. The medical department runs dedicated medical-experiment, clinical-skills, and molecular-medicine teaching platforms on site, and the faculty numbers 636 medical teachers, of whom 93 hold doctorates.
The City, Xiangyang, Hubei Province
Xiangyang is the sub-centre city of Hubei and one of its largest, set on the Han River in the north of the province. It carries real history, the Ming-era city wall and the Gulongzhong site linked to Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms, yet it costs far less to live in than Wuhan or the coastal megacities, which suits a student on a six-year budget. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and cold winters, so your child packs for all four seasons rather than the milder south. Xiangyang Liuji Airport connects the city to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and other domestic hubs, and high-speed rail from Xiangyang East reaches Wuhan in about an hour and a half, which makes family travel and onward connections manageable. City buses and ride-hailing apps such as DiDi cover daily transport across the city.
Clearing Up Misinformation About MBBS at Hubei University of Arts and Science
Incorrect information about MBBS at Hubei University of Arts and Science circulates online and through unqualified agents. Read the facts.
Hubei University of Arts and Science is not recognised by PMDC
Skip this check and your child could spend six years on a degree that cannot be registered at home. The fact is the opposite: Hubei University of Arts and Science appears on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list for Bachelor of Medicine, MBBS, verified on 30 May 2026, and MTZ re-checks the list at pmdc.pk before every placement.
The MBBS is fully in English, your child needs no Chinese
Believe this and your child arrives unprepared for the language gate that decides progression. Hubei University of Arts and Science teaches Clinical Medicine bilingually with clinical teaching in Chinese, and your child must reach HSK Level 4 to enter the clinical years. MTZ sets the HSK-4 plan with your family from the start so this is no surprise.
Chinese MBBS degrees are not accepted anywhere outside Pakistan
Take this at face value and a family rules out a degree with wider reach than they think. PMDC recognises the degree for licensing in Pakistan through the National Licensing Examination, and pathways to other countries run through the university’s World Directory of Medical Schools listing, which MTZ confirms for your child before placement rather than promising blanket global acceptance.
Xiangyang is too extreme a city for Pakistani students
Families who accept this myth pass over a calm, affordable city for no real reason. Xiangyang is a major Hubei city on the Han River with a long history, an airport, high-speed rail to Wuhan, and an established international student cohort, and your child lives on a campus built in 2024 beside the teaching hospital.
You can study MBBS in China cheaply and skip the MDCAT
Act on this and your child may finish a degree they cannot register in Pakistan. PMDC requires a minimum 50% in MDCAT before departure for any student who intends to return and practise, and MTZ checks MDCAT status before submitting any application to Hubei University of Arts and Science.
MTZ guarantees admission to Hubei University of Arts and Science
Any agent promising a guaranteed seat is selling a promise they cannot keep, and that is your first warning sign. The university alone decides admission. MTZ prepares and submits the strongest file and is honest with your family about what it cannot control.
How Hubei University of Arts and Science Compares
Hubei University of Arts and Science is an Affordable-tier Non-MOE university in Hubei, set beside its directly affiliated Grade 3A hospital. The two Non-MOE bilingual sister universities below sit in the same category and price band, so your family can weigh like against like rather than against a costlier MOE option.
| Comparison Point | Hubei University of Arts and Science | Hebei North University | Hubei Minzu University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Affordable | Affordable | Affordable |
| MOE-Listed | Non-MOE listed | Non-MOE listed | Non-MOE listed |
| Province | Hubei | Hebei | Hubei |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 18,000 | 21,500 (tuition and dormitory combined) | 16,500 |
| Annual hostel (CNY) | 3,000 | Included in the combined 21,500 | 1,800 |
| Affiliated hospital beds | 1 directly affiliated plus 6 affiliated | Three affiliated hospitals | Three hospitals: 1 directly affiliated plus 2 non-direct |
| CSCA required (2026) | No | No | No |
| City character | Xiangyang, historic Han River city, Hubei sub-centre | Zhangjiakou, cold northern Hebei, 2022 Winter Olympics co-host | Enshi, mountainous Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture |
| PMDC recognised | Yes | Yes, reconfirm at pmdc.pk | Yes |
| ECFMG eligible | Through the university’s WDOMS listing, confirmed by MTZ | Through the WDOMS record, confirm at application | Through the university’s WDOMS listing |
| MTZ placement link | This page | /mbbs-in-china/hebei-north-university/ | /mbbs-in-china/hubei-minzu-university/ |
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Frequently Asked Questions, MBBS at Hubei University of Arts and Science
These are the questions Pakistani families ask MTZ most often about Hubei University of Arts and Science. Every answer is based on verified information. If something has changed since this page was last updated, WhatsApp MTZ before acting on it.
Yes. Hubei University of Arts and Science is on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list for Bachelor of Medicine, MBBS, verified on 30 May 2026. PMDC updates this list periodically, so MTZ re-checks it at pmdc.pk before placing every student.
Tuition is CNY 18,000 per year and hostel is CNY 3,000 per year. At the indicative rate of 1 CNY = PKR 40, that is about PKR 7.2 lakh tuition and PKR 1.2 lakh hostel per year. PKR figures are indicative only and the actual amount depends on the exchange rate on the date of payment, so WhatsApp MTZ Islamabad or Lahore for the current breakdown before paying.
The programme is bilingual, and the clinical teaching is in Chinese. Your child studies a Chinese-language year and must reach HSK Level 4 to enter the clinical years, so this is not a fully English-medium degree. MTZ briefs every family on the language requirement before any commitment.
No. Hubei University of Arts and Science does not require IELTS or TOEFL from Pakistani students, and a school English proficiency certificate is accepted. The language requirement that does apply is HSK Level 4 in Chinese before the clinical years.
The main intake is September. MTZ advises applying early because seats fill on a first-come basis, and a late file risks losing the place for the year.
MOE-listed universities teach MBBS in English and appear on China’s Ministry of Education English-medium list, while Non-MOE listed universities like Hubei University of Arts and Science teach bilingually with Chinese-medium clinical years and an HSK-4 requirement. PMDC recognises both categories, and Hubei University of Arts and Science is Non-MOE listed.
The campus has standard Chinese university security, and your daughter lives in the on-campus international dormitory at the 2024 East Jin campus. MTZ confirms the specific female-accommodation and safety arrangements with your family directly before any placement, and keeps a parent WhatsApp line on +92 315 155 5507.
The NLE is the PMDC National Licensing Examination that every Pakistani graduate of a foreign medical degree must pass to register and practise in Pakistan. It applies to Hubei University of Arts and Science graduates, and the standing PMDC condition of a 50% MDCAT before departure also applies.
Hubei University of Arts and Science hosts an international student cohort of more than 250 from countries including Pakistan. The exact Pakistani headcount changes each intake, so MTZ confirms the current number for your family on request.
No. The initial eligibility check is free. MTZ reviews your child’s FSc Pre-Medical marks, MDCAT status, age, and documents against the Hubei University of Arts and Science requirements before any fee or commitment.
Your child needs HSK Level 4 to progress into the clinical years of the Clinical Medicine programme. The first year includes Chinese-language study toward this level, and MTZ sets out the HSK-4 study plan with your family from the start so the requirement is met in time.
Pathways to practise abroad, such as the USA, UK, and Gulf, run through the university’s listing in the World Directory of Medical Schools rather than through the MOE label. MTZ confirms the university’s current World Directory listing for your child before placement, and does not promise blanket global acceptance.
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