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: 01 June 2026 | Next review: 01 September 2026. PMDC list, fees, and intake dates are re-verified before each intake season. The dates on this page are always the date this page content is produced, never a date copied from a cloned page.
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Why Pakistani Families Trust Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Every recognition claim below is verified at its official source. MTZ re-checks all six markers before placing each student at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
PMDC Recognised
Listed for MBBS on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list, verified 01 June 2026 at pmdc.pk
who listed
Recorded in the World Directory of Medical Schools, reconfirmed at search.wdoms.org
MOE Status
Non-MOE listed, bilingual MBBS with HSK-4 required before clinical years
Founded
1953, renamed Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in 2006
Teaching Language
Bilingual, Chinese-medium clinical teaching with HSK-4 the progression gate
Affiliated Hospitals
First Affiliated Hospital, Grade III Class A, 2,000+ beds, the MBBS clinical training base
Quick Answer
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, founded in 1953 in Hangzhou, is a Non-MOE listed, PMDC recognised university offering a bilingual MBBS in Clinical Medicine. Annual tuition is CNY 25,000. Three directly affiliated Grade III Class A hospitals, led by the 2,000-bed First Affiliated Hospital, support clinical training. HSK-4 is required before the clinical years. MTZ places Pakistani students here for the September 2026 intake.
MBBS at Zhejiang Chinese Medical 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, and MTZ confirms exact PKR figures in writing before any payment.
Duration
6 Years (foundation year plus 5 years, internship in final year)
Medium
Bilingual, Chinese-medium clinical teaching
Intake
September 2026
Annual Tuition
CNY 25,000 (indicative PKR 1,000,000)
Annual Hostel
CNY 2,700 to 5,400 (indicative PKR 108,000 to 216,000)
Location
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
HSK-4 REQUIRED
By Year 1 for clinical progression
CLINICAL BASES
3 Directly Affiliated Grade III Class A Hospitals
Is Zhejiang Chinese Medical University MBBS Recognised?
Your child’s degree is only as valuable as the bodies that recognise it. Below is Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s verified recognition status as of June 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.
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PMDC / PMC Pakistan
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list for the MBBS. MTZ re-verifies this listing before every placement, so your child can sit the NLE in Pakistan after graduation. Verified 01 June 2026.
MOE China
Ministry of Education China (MOE), NON-MOE LISTED
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is Non-MOE listed. It is not on the MOE list of approved English-medium MBBS universities, and the MBBS here is bilingual with HSK-4 required for the Chinese-medium clinical years. Being Non-MOE listed does not affect PMDC recognition for Pakistani students, because PMDC recognises both MOE listed and Non-MOE listed universities. Confirm the current MOE list before applying.
WHO / WDOMS
World Directory of Medical Schools, joint venture of WFME and FAIMER
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, the reference many medical councils check first. A WDOMS listing confirms the school exists; on its own it is not accreditation or endorsement, and your child must still meet each council’s own requirements. Verified 01 June 2026.
WFME
World Federation for Medical Education
China’s national medical accreditation agency, WCAME, holds WFME recognition. MTZ has not independently confirmed a separate WFME accreditation record specific to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, so confirm the current status before applying, and MTZ checks this for your family during the placement review.
ECFMG (USA)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (USA / USMLE)
The ECFMG and USMLE route depends on Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s WDOMS listing and on ECFMG’s own current requirements. MTZ does not assert guaranteed eligibility, so confirm your child’s eligibility before applying.
GMC / UKMLA (UK)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (USA / USMLE)
The UK route through PLAB and UKMLA is subject to the General Medical Council’s current verification rules and is not guaranteed by the degree alone. Confirm your child’s eligibility with the GMC before applying.
6 Reasons Pakistani Families Choose Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University sits in Hangzhou as one of China’s established medical universities. Six reasons set it apart for your family.
1
A Faculty With Measured Research Standing, Not Just a Name
A medical degree from a university with no measurable academic standing can leave your child holding a qualification that employers and licensing bodies quietly discount. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University places its Clinical Medicine discipline in the global top 1% on the Essential Science Indicators (ESI), at roughly 0.24%, and its Pharmacology and Toxicology in the ESI top 0.16%. Your child studies inside a faculty whose work is measured against the strongest in the field.
2
A 2,000-Bed Lead Hospital Rated A+ by China’s National Review
Classroom theory means little if your child reaches the wards and finds a small hospital with too few patients to learn from. The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University holds Grade III Class A status with more than 2,000 inpatient beds and earned an A+ in China’s 2021 national performance review of Grade III Class A hospitals. Your child trains where patient volume builds real clinical judgement.
3
Clinical Rotations Across a Wide Hospital Network
If a programme runs on a single teaching site, your child can finish six years having seen only a narrow slice of cases. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University operates three directly affiliated Grade III Class A hospitals and works with further affiliated hospitals across Zhejiang Province. Your child rotates through varied departments and patient populations rather than repeating the same wards.
4
A Faculty That Has Taught Western Medicine for Decades
A medical school without depth in core clinical sciences can leave your child underprepared for licensing exams that test exactly those subjects. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University teaches the full Western Clinical Medicine curriculum the MBBS rests on, anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, internal medicine, and surgery, with its Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology disciplines both in the ESI global top 1%. Your child studies the subjects that the USMLE, PLAB, and the NLE actually examine.
5
Four Decades of Hosting International Students
Some universities are new to teaching international students, and that gap can leave your child improvising through visa steps, language hurdles, and daily life with little support. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University has taught international students since 1985 and has trained more than 5,000 of them from over 50 countries, with 800-plus degree-seeking international students on campus now. Your child joins a settled international community, not an experiment.
6
A Modern Campus in the Provincial Capital
Six years on a remote campus with dated facilities can wear down your child’s focus and health. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University houses its international students on the Fuchun Campus, opened in 2015, in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang and one of China’s best-connected cities. Your child lives and studies on a modern campus with direct transport links across the country.
MBBS Fees at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2026, Full Breakdown for Pakistani Families
Every fee on this page comes from Zhejiang Chinese Medical 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
25,000
Clinical Medicine, fixed for each year of the programme
Hostel (twin sharing)
2,700 to 5,400
Fuchun Campus, 4-share to 2-share room, exact price confirmed at allocation
Meals and daily living (estimated)
12,000
Campus canteen, about CNY 1,000 a month, lifestyle-dependent
Health insurance (mandatory)
800
Required annually for international students
Visa and residence fee
400
Annual X-visa and residence renewal
Annual total (estimated)
40,900 to 43,600
Recurring costs only, excludes one-time charges
One-Time and First-Year Costs (CNY)
Fee Item
CNY
Notes
Application fee
600
One-time, non-refundable
Registration and enrolment fee
0
No separate registration fee on the official 2026 list
Medical check (China)
660
Physical check-up on arrival, Year 1
Residence permit (Year 1)
400
Annual visa and residence fee, also in the recurring table
Airport transfer (MTZ arranged)
0
Arranged by MTZ at no charge
Other one-time Year 1 items on the official structure: bedding (optional) CNY 500, books CNY 1,000.
PKR Indicative Conversion (at 1 CNY = PKR 40)
Fee Item
CNY
Indicative PKR
Annual tuition
25,000
1,000,000
Annual hostel
2,700 to 5,400
108,000 to 216,000
Annual meals (mid)
12,000
480,000
Annual health insurance
800
32,000
Indicative annual total
40,900 to 43,600
1,636,000 to 1,744,000
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)
1,000
40,000
Local transport (DiDi, bus)
150
6,000
Personal expenses
400
16,000
VPN subscription
60
2,400
Health and miscellaneous
200
8,000
Monthly total (estimated)
1,810
72,400
PKR figures indicative at 1 CNY = PKR 40. Actual costs depend on lifestyle and exchange rate.
6-Year Total Cost Estimate
Cost Profile
Annual CNY
6-Year CNY
Indicative 6-Year PKR
Tuition (fixed)
25,000
150,000
6,000,000
Hostel (fixed)
4,050
24,300
972,000
Living costs (mid estimate)
21,720
130,320
5,212,800
Health insurance and visa
1,200
7,200
288,000
Full 6-year total (mid estimate)
51,970
311,820
12,472,800
Reduced total, final internship year in Pakistan
–
282,770
11,310,800
The reduced total removes the final internship-year university tuition and hostel, and applies when your child completes the internship year in Pakistan, which Zhejiang Chinese Medical University permits. Living costs are not removed. MTZ confirms the current-year internship arrangement in writing for your family before any payment. Both totals carry the exchange-rate notice above.
The 6-year total above excludes one-time fees, flights, and exchange rate movements. MTZ advises families to plan a 2 to 3 month PKR buffer above the indicative total.
Can Your Child Apply for MBBS at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University?
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University sets its own entry requirements, and PMDC sets additional conditions for Pakistani students. Both apply. The table below covers the university-specific requirements, so confirm PMDC’s current MDCAT requirement at pmdc.pk before applying.
Academic Requirements (Zhejiang Chinese Medical University-Specific)
Minimum 60% in FSc Pre-Medical or an equivalent qualification, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Minimum 50% in MDCAT, a PMDC condition for the NOC, confirm the current threshold at pmdc.pk before applying
The Clinical Medicine programme is Chinese-medium, so HSK-4 is the operative language gate rather than an English test
Required by the end of Year 1 to progress into the Chinese-medium clinical years
Applicant under 35 years at enrolment, per Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s undergraduate rule
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University requires every incoming international student to pass a physical check-up on arrival in Hangzhou, at a cost of CNY 660 in Year 1, and the result must clear the Chinese health standards for a student residence permit. Your child also completes the Foreigner Physical Examination Form in Pakistan before travel, and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University will not register a student whose arrival medical check is not cleared.
What MTZ Verifies Before Submitting Your Application
MTZ checks that your child’s FSc marks reach the 60% Zhejiang Chinese Medical University minimum and that the MDCAT result meets the PMDC condition, before a single document is sent. MTZ re-confirms Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s live admission status and the September 2026 seat availability on the official admission portal, verifies the PMDC listing at pmdc.pk, and prepares the attestation chain through IBCC and MOFA so your child’s file is complete on first submission.
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 Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
The steps below cover the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University application only. For the full general MBBS application process for China, see our complete guide at /mbbs-in-china/.
Step 1
Eligibility and document review
MTZ checks your child’s FSc Pre-Medical marks against the 60% Zhejiang Chinese Medical University minimum and confirms the MDCAT result meets the PMDC condition before anything is submitted.
Step 2
Seat confirmation on the official portal
MTZ verifies live September 2026 seat availability for Clinical Medicine on Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s admission portal and confirms the current tuition and hostel figures directly from the official source.
Step 3
Document attestation through IBCC and MOFA
MTZ prepares and attests your child’s FSc certificate and supporting documents through IBCC and MOFA, the chain Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and the visa process both require.
Step4
Online application and academic upload
MTZ completes your child’s Zhejiang Chinese Medical University online application, uploads the academic records, passport copy, and physical examination form, and pays the CNY 600 application fee on your family’s confirmation.
Step 5
Admission letter and visa form issuance
On acceptance, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University issues the admission letter and the visa form your child needs for the X1 student visa application.
Step 6
X1 student visa application
MTZ guides your family through the X1 student visa file at the Chinese embassy, using the admission letter and visa form from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
Step 7
Pre-departure briefing and travel
MTZ briefs your child on the HSK-4 requirement, Hangzhou weather and packing, halal food on campus, and arranges airport pickup at no charge.
Step 8
Arrival, medical check, and registration
On arrival your child completes the CNY 660 physical check-up, registers at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University on the Fuchun Campus, and begins the Year 1 foundation and Chinese-language study.
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 Zhejiang Chinese Medical University?
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is Non-MOE listed, and its PMDC recognition plus its World Directory listing open the licensing pathways that matter most for Pakistani families. The three below are the ones MTZ is asked about most. For the full country-by-country comparison across all 29 MTZ universities, see /mbbs-china-licensing/.
PMDC Recognition and NLE Pathway (Pakistan)
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University sits on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list, so your child can sit the National Licensing Examination in Pakistan after graduation and registration. This is the pathway that matters most for a family planning to practise at home. MTZ re-verifies the PMDC listing before every placement. Verified 01 June 2026. Source: pmdc.pk
WDOMS Listing (World Directory of Medical Schools)
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, the directory most medical councils check first when they assess a foreign degree. The listing confirms the medical school is recognised by its home authorities. On its own it is not a licence, and your child must still meet each destination council’s own requirements. Verified 01 June 2026. Source: search.wdoms.org
International Pathways (USA, UK, Gulf)
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s WDOMS listing lets your child apply to international licensing routes including ECFMG and the USMLE in the United States, PLAB and UKMLA through the GMC in the United Kingdom, and the Gulf council exams such as DHA, MOHAP, and SCHS. Each body sets its own current eligibility rules, so confirm your child’s eligibility with the relevant council before applying. MTZ checks these routes with your family during the placement review.
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 from Year 1 | Bilingual, Chinese-medium clinical years (where ZCMU sits) |
| HSK-4 requirement | Often not required for the taught programme | Required before clinical years (ZCMU requires HSK-4 by Year 1) |
| Annual cost (PKR, indicative) | Roughly PKR 1,400,000 to 2,000,000 | Often lower; ZCMU tuition indicative PKR 1,000,000 |
| PMDC recognition pathway | Recognised | Recognised (ZCMU is on the PMDC list) |
| USMLE / ECFMG | Eligible via WDOMS, subject to ECFMG rules | Eligible via WDOMS, subject to ECFMG rules |
| PLAB / UKMLA (UK) | Pathway, subject to GMC rules | Pathway, subject to GMC rules, confirm per university |
| AMC (Australia) | Pathway, subject to AMC rules | Eligible, subject to AMC rules |
| MCCQE (Canada) | Eligible, subject to MCC rules | Eligible, subject to MCC rules |
| DHA / MOHAP / DOH (UAE) | Eligible, subject to Gulf rules | Eligible, subject to Gulf rules |
| GCC licensing | Eligible, subject to each council | Eligible, subject to each council |
| NMC India / BMDC Bangladesh | Applies to those countries’ students only | Applies to those countries’ students only |
| Typical student profile | English-medium teaching, higher budget | Comfortable with Chinese-language study, tighter budget |
| MTZ recommendation | Choose if English-medium teaching is the priority | Choose if budget and Chinese-language readiness fit; ZCMU suits this |
NMC India / BMDC Bangladesh apply to those countries’ students only. Pakistani students are unaffected by NMC/BMDC. PMDC recognises both MOE and Non-MOE listed universities.
Where Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Sits
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is Non-MOE listed. Your child studies a bilingual MBBS with HSK-4 required before the clinical years, at PMDC recognised standing, with the licensing routes above open subject to each council’s rules.
Hostel and Accommodation at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Your child will live on campus for most or all of the 6-year degree. Here is exactly what the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University international dormitory provides so there are no surprises on arrival.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel type | On-campus international student dormitory, Fuchun Campus, Hangzhou |
| Room type | Twin-share standard rooms, with limited single rooms at the higher rate |
| Room facilities | Bed, desk, wardrobe, air conditioning, and heating for the cold Hangzhou winter |
| Bathroom | Private or shared bathroom depending on room grade |
| Kitchen | Shared pantry on each floor, cooking mainly in shared kitchen areas |
| Laundry | Shared laundry facilities in the dormitory building |
| Internet | Wi-Fi throughout the dormitory |
| Security | 24-hour gated campus, reception desk, and card-access entry |
| Female accommodation | Separate female floors with female-only access |
| Annual hostel cost | CNY 2,700 to 5,400 (indicative PKR 108,000 to 216,000), 4-share to 2-share, exact price set at allocation |
Life as a Pakistani Student at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hangzhou is one of China’s wealthiest and most liveable cities, an hour from Shanghai by high-speed rail, and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University places its international students on the Fuchun Campus within easy reach of it.
Pakistani Students Association
An active international student body where Pakistani students already at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University help new arrivals settle in
Pakistani community
A steady Pakistani presence among the 800-plus degree-seeking international students from over 50 countries
Airport pickup
MTZ arranges pickup from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport at no charge
City character
Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang, famous for West Lake, a safe and student-friendly city with a large university population
Climate
Four seasons, humid summers around 35C, cool winters near 3 to 8C, with heated dormitories
Transport
Hangzhou metro, extensive bus network, DiDi ride-hailing, and high-speed rail to Shanghai in about an hour
Weekend activities
West Lake, tea plantations, temples, modern shopping districts, and day trips to Shanghai and Suzhou
Communication with family
Reliable mobile and Wi-Fi coverage, a VPN keeps your child in regular contact through familiar apps
Student Life for Pakistani MBBS Students in China
Safety for Female Pakistani Students at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Parents asking this question deserve a straight answer, not reassurance. Here is what Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s arrangements actually are.
Female-only accommodation
Separate female floors within the international dormitory on the Fuchun Campus
Female warden or supervisor
Female dormitory staff on the female floors
Separate entrance
Controlled dormitory entry with female-floor separation
Male visitor restriction
Male visitors not permitted on female floors
CCTV
CCTV across campus entrances, corridors, and common areas
Card-access entry
Card-access entry to the dormitory and to residential floors
MTZ pre-enrolment support
MTZ briefs every family on accommodation and safety before any commitment is made
Parent contact line
A direct MTZ contact line so your family can reach someone in Pakistan at any time
Ask About Female Safety
Safety for Pakistani Female Students Studying MBBS in China
Ask About Female Safety
Halal Food at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, What Your Child Will Actually Eat
This is one of the first questions Pakistani parents ask. The answer for Hangzhou is straightforward, so here is what is available on campus and in the city.
Halal Access Points
Campus Muslim canteen (Qingzhen)
A halal (Qingzhen) window or canteen serving Muslim students, standard at Chinese universities of this size
Halal restaurants in city
Lanzhou beef noodle and Xinjiang restaurants across Hangzhou, many run by Chinese Muslim families
Nearest mosque
Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque, one of China’s oldest, in the city centre
Prayer room on campus
Quiet prayer space available, MTZ confirms the current arrangement for your child
Supermarket halal products
Halal-labelled meat and products in city supermarkets and Muslim grocery shops
Ramadan provisions
Suhoor and iftar timing accommodated by the Muslim canteen and the local Muslim community during Ramadan
Ask About Halal Food
Halal Food Availability at Chinese Universities
Ask About Halal Food
Affiliated Teaching Hospitals and Clinical Rotation at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
From Year 3, your child leaves the lecture hall and enters the ward. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University runs clinical rotations at its own directly affiliated hospitals, not at rented clinical bases or external arrangements.
3,400+ beds across the directly affiliated hospitals
| Hospital | Type | Beds (approx.) | Role in MBBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Affiliated Hospital | Grade III Class A, founded 1931 | 2,000+ | Lead teaching and internship hospital, A+ in China’s 2021 Grade III Class A review |
| Second Affiliated Hospital | Grade III Class A | Confirmed at allocation | Clinical rotations and teaching |
| Third Affiliated Hospital | Grade III Class A, founded 1961 | 1,350 | Clinical rotations and internal medicine teaching |
| Further affiliated network | Affiliated teaching hospitals across Zhejiang | Varies | Additional clinical placements across the province |
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 Zhejiang Chinese Medical University or to MTZ.
Refund Policy
Application fee
CNY 600, non-refundable once the application is submitted
Tuition fee
Paid after the admission letter is issued, refund subject to the university’s withdrawal policy
Hostel deposit
Refundable on checkout subject to room condition, per dormitory rules
X1 visa rejection
MTZ guides a re-application, university fees follow the university’s refund terms
MTZ service fee
Terms set out in writing in your MTZ service agreement before any payment
Risk Flags MTZ Issues Before You Commit
Age Limit
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University sets an undergraduate age limit of under 35 at enrolment. Confirm your child’s age fits before applying, as an over-age applicant cannot be admitted.
Application Deadline
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University admits on a rolling basis and closes when seats fill. A late application risks losing the September 2026 intake, so start early.
Document Quality
A weak IBCC or MOFA attestation chain stalls the file. MTZ checks every document before submission so your child’s application is not delayed or rejected on a technicality.
PMDC List Changes
PMDC updates its recognised institutions list periodically. MTZ re-verifies Zhejiang Chinese Medical University on the PMDC list at pmdc.pk before every placement, so your family is never working from an outdated status.
HSK-4 progression
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University requires HSK Level 4 before the clinical years. A student who does not reach HSK-4 in Year 1 risks delayed progression, so MTZ briefs your family on this gate before any commitment.
Scholarships for MBBS Students at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
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.
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University scholarship streams (factual, not guaranteed):
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University merit award (gold)
University
Merit-based award decided by the university from the second year, based on academic performance, not guaranteed at admission
Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship
Provincial
Provincial award for international students, competitive and subject to the province’s annual terms
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
National
National scheme, highly competitive, applied for separately, not tied to admission
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 Zhejiang Chinese Medical 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 to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is never guaranteed by MTZ, because the university makes the final decision on every applicant.
No fixed PKR figure is promised, since the CNY-PKR rate moves and the real cost depends on the rate on your payment date.
Your child’s academic results are theirs to earn, MTZ cannot promise grades, distinctions, or progression.
Scholarships are never assured, as the S5 statement on this page sets out in full.
PMDC policy can change, and MTZ does not promise it will stay exactly as it is today.
Visa timelines rest with the Chinese embassy, so MTZ will not promise a specific approval date for the X1 student visa.
Clinical placement quality at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University’s hospitals is set by the university, not something MTZ can dress up beyond what the wards actually offer.
What MTZ Commits To
MTZ re-verifies Zhejiang Chinese Medical University on the PMDC list at pmdc.pk before every placement.
You receive a full written fee breakdown in CNY and indicative PKR before any payment is made.
Honest budgeting comes first, MTZ maps the full 6-year cost so your family knows the figure is reachable before committing.
Should the X1 visa be refused, MTZ guides a resubmission and works the file again with your family.
Only PMDC recognised, verified universities are placed, MTZ never sends a student to an unverified institution.
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University: Campus and City
Where your child studies shapes the full 6-year experience. Here is exactly what the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University campus and the city of Hangzhou look like on the ground.
The Campus
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University houses its international students on the Fuchun Campus, opened in 2015 in the Fuyang district of Hangzhou, a modern campus built for teaching, laboratory work, and student residence. The university traces back to 1953 and took its present name in 2006, and it runs its clinical teaching through the First Affiliated Hospital in the city. Your child studies foundation sciences and Chinese language on the Fuchun Campus, then moves into clinical training at the affiliated hospitals from Year 3.
The campus carries the full set of facilities a six-year medical student needs: lecture theatres, anatomy and science laboratories, a medical library, sports grounds, and the international student dormitory with heated rooms for the Hangzhou winter.
The City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province, a city of over 10 million known for West Lake, its technology industry, and one of the highest living standards in China. For your child it is a safe, student-heavy city with a mild four-season climate: humid summers around 35C and cool winters near 3 to 8C, far gentler than the harsh northern Chinese winters families often worry about.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport connects the city to the Gulf and onward to Pakistan, and MTZ arranges your child’s pickup on arrival. Within the city, a modern metro, an extensive bus network, and DiDi ride-hailing make getting around simple, while high-speed rail reaches Shanghai in about an hour. The Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque, one of the oldest in China, and a good spread of halal restaurants serve the Muslim community your child joins.
Clearing Up Misinformation About MBBS at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Incorrect information about MBBS at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University circulates online and through unqualified agents. Read the facts.
“Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is not recognised by PMDC”
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list, verified at pmdc.pk on 01 June 2026. Your child can sit the NLE in Pakistan after graduation and registration. MTZ re-verifies this before every placement.
“The MBBS is in English, so your child never needs any Chinese”
This is the most dangerous myth for a Zhejiang Chinese Medical University family. The MBBS here is bilingual, and Mandarin Chinese is a must, not an optional extra. Your child must reach HSK Level 4 in Mandarin before the clinical years begin, because ward rounds, patient histories, and clinical teaching from Year 3 are conducted in Chinese with patients who speak only Mandarin. A student who treats the language as optional cannot progress into the clinical years. MTZ briefs your child on the HSK-4 Mandarin requirement before any commitment, so it is planned for from day one.
“Chinese MBBS degrees are not accepted anywhere outside Pakistan”
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, the directory that international councils check. Graduates can apply to licensing routes including the USMLE, PLAB and UKMLA, AMC, and the Gulf exams, each subject to that body’s own rules.
“Hangzhou is too extreme for Pakistani students”
Hangzhou has a mild four-season climate, with summers around 35C and winters near 3 to 8C, gentler than northern Chinese cities. It is one of China’s safest and most prosperous cities, with heated dormitories and a settled Muslim community.
“You can get MBBS in China cheaply without MDCAT”
PMDC requires a minimum MDCAT result for the NOC, so a degree obtained without meeting it puts your child’s Pakistan licensing at risk. MTZ checks the MDCAT condition before submitting any application to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
“MTZ guarantees admission to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University”
No honest consultant guarantees admission, because Zhejiang Chinese Medical University makes the final decision on every applicant. MTZ prepares your child’s file to the strongest standard and verifies eligibility first, but the decision rests with the university.
How Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Compares
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University sits among MTZ’s Non-MOE listed universities as a bilingual, PMDC recognised option in Hangzhou. Here is how it lines up against two other Non-MOE universities MTZ places Pakistani students at.
| Comparison Point | Zhejiang Chinese Medical University | Jining Medical University | Hubei University of Arts and Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Standard | Affordable | Standard |
| MOE-Listed | Non-MOE listed | Non-MOE listed | Non-MOE listed |
| Province | Zhejiang (Hangzhou) | Shandong (Jining) | Hubei (Xiangyang) |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 2,700 to 5,400 | Confirmed on its page | Confirmed on its page |
| Annual hostel (CNY) | 2,700 to 5,400 | Confirmed on its page | Confirmed on its page |
| Hospital beds | 3,400+ affiliated | Confirmed on its page | Confirmed on its page |
| CSCA required (2026) | No | No | No |
| City character | Major prosperous eastern city, West Lake | Mid-size Shandong city | Mid-size Hubei city |
| PMDC recognised | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| ECFMG eligible | Via WDOMS, subject to ECFMG rules | Via WDOMS, subject to ECFMG rules | Via WDOMS, subject to ECFMG rules |
| MTZ placement link | This page | /mbbs-in-china/jining-medical-university | /mbbs-in-china/hubei-university-of-arts-and-science |
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Frequently Asked Questions, MBBS at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
These are the questions Pakistani families ask MTZ most often about Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. Every answer is based on verified information, and if something has changed since this page was last updated, WhatsApp MTZ before acting on it.
Yes. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is on the PMDC recognised foreign institutions list, verified at pmdc.pk on 01 June 2026. This means your child can sit the National Licensing Examination in Pakistan after graduation and registration. MTZ re-verifies this listing before every placement.
Tuition is CNY 25,000 per year, with hostel from CNY 2,700 to 5,400 per year depending on room sharing. At an indicative rate of 1 CNY = PKR 40, tuition is about PKR 1,000,000 per year. PKR figures are indicative only and the actual cost depends on the exchange rate on your payment date, so WhatsApp MTZ for the current breakdown before any payment.
No, it is a bilingual programme. Early subjects use English support, but Mandarin Chinese is required, and your child must reach HSK Level 4 before the clinical years, which are taught in Chinese with Mandarin-speaking patients from Year 3. MTZ briefs every family on this before any commitment.
The Clinical Medicine programme is Chinese-medium, so the operative language requirement is HSK Level 4 in Mandarin rather than an English test. MTZ confirms the current language requirements for your child’s intake before applying.
The main intake is September 2026. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University admits on a rolling basis and closes when seats fill, so an early application protects your child’s place. MTZ confirms live seat availability on the official portal before you commit.
MOE-listed universities teach the MBBS in English, while Non-MOE listed universities like Zhejiang Chinese Medical University teach a bilingual programme with HSK-4 Chinese required for the clinical years. PMDC recognises both, so your child’s Pakistan licensing is not affected by the difference. The choice comes down to language readiness and budget.
Yes. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University provides separate female floors with female-only access, female dormitory staff, card-access entry, and campus CCTV, on a gated Fuchun Campus in one of China’s safest cities. MTZ briefs every family on the safety arrangements before any commitment is made.
The NLE is the National Licensing Examination a Pakistani graduate of a foreign medical school must pass to practise in Pakistan. Because Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is PMDC recognised, your child is eligible to sit the NLE after graduating and completing registration. MTZ guides graduates on the current NLE requirements.
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University hosts more than 800 degree-seeking international students from over 50 countries, including a steady Pakistani community. Your child joins an established international student body, not a new or untested programme.
No. MTZ checks your child’s FSc and MDCAT eligibility for Zhejiang Chinese Medical University free of charge before any application begins. You receive an honest assessment of whether your child qualifies before any commitment or payment.
Your child needs HSK Level 4 in Mandarin Chinese, reached by the end of Year 1, to progress into the clinical years from Year 3. Mandarin is a must at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, not optional, because ward teaching is conducted in Chinese. MTZ briefs your child and supports the language plan from the start.
Yes. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University permits the final internship year to be completed in Pakistan, which removes the final-year university tuition and hostel cost, though living costs remain. MTZ confirms the current-year internship arrangement in writing for your family before any payment.
The indicative full six-year cost is about CNY 311,820, roughly PKR 12,472,800 at 1 CNY = PKR 40, covering tuition, hostel, living, insurance, and visa. With the internship year in Pakistan it reduces to about CNY 282,770. These are indicative figures, so MTZ provides the exact PKR breakdown before any payment.
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PKR figures on this page are indicative only at 1 CNY = PKR 40. MTZ confirms the exact PKR breakdown in writing before any payment is requested.
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