MBBS at Kunming University of Science & Technology (KUST)

Your Pathway to a Globally Recognized Medical Career

About KUST

Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST), founded in 1954 and located in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, is a top-ranked university in China with a strong emphasis on Clinical Medicine. It was formed by merging Kunming University of Science and Technology with the former Yunnan University of Technology in 1999.

KUST has 26 colleges, 7 research institutes, and over 3,800 faculty members, including 1,360 professors and associate professors. The university currently enrolls over 53,000 students, including 585+ international students from countries such as Nigeria, Tanzania, Lesotho, Liberia, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Sudan.

Affiliated Hospitals

KUST has 13 clinical teaching bases including 9 affiliated hospitals, 3 teaching hospitals, and 1 internship hospital. Its flagship Affiliated Hospital, Yunnan First People's Hospital, is a large tertiary A-class hospital with 2,800 beds and 64 clinical departments, providing extensive medical, teaching, and research facilities.

International Accreditation

The MBBS program at KUST is recognized by WHO, WDOMS, WCAME, WFME, and ECFMG. Graduates are eligible to take medical licensing exams including USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), UKMLA (UK), AMC (Australia), SMLE (Saudi Arabia), DHA (Dubai), and PMDC (Pakistan).

Eligibility Criteria

• Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport
• Minimum 60% marks in Senior High School/FSC (Pre-Medical)/WAEC or A-Levels
• Age between 17–25 years
• Physically and mentally healthy
• Fluent in English (no IELTS/TOEFL required)

Intake

KUST offers a September 2025 intake for its Clinical Medicine (MBBS) program.

Muslim Canteen

KUST provides a Muslim-friendly canteen on campus offering halal food options to cater to the dietary needs of Muslim students.

Affordable Fees & Living Expenses

The MBBS program is highly affordable at approximately 19,900 RMB (~$2800) per year, which includes tuition and four-sharing hostel accommodation. Note that food and transportation costs are additional.

HSK Language Requirements

• First year: Mandarin Chinese language study with required pass of HSK-3
• HSK-4 required within three years
• HSK-5 mandatory before graduation

Fee Structure

Stage	Fee Type	Amount (RMB)
Application	Pre-Admission Fee	1,000
After JW202	Registration & Processing	10,400
	Liaison Fee	13,000
Arrival	Tuition (1st Year)	10,000
	Accommodation (4-sharing)	1,200
	Medical Checkup	500
	Insurance	800
Total (1st Year)		~36,300 RMB

Admission Requirements:

International students applying for the Medicine Program in China can initiate their admission process through the official admissions agency, Alpha Consultancy, by submitting an Online Application. Once we receive the application, our admission office team will promptly reach out to you with the most up-to-date information based on your selected university.

The following is a detailed list of the documents required for the bachelor's degree in medicine (MBBS) at any medical school in China.

Senior High School/WAEC Transcript with the official stamp.

High school diploma or equivalent certificate.

Passport within the validity period.

Digital Photo in a white background (Format: JPG, 100-500KB).

Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

Applicants whose native language is not English should provide IELTS (not less than 6.0 and each band no less than 5.0).

Police Character Certificate (non-Criminal record).

A self-introduction video (3-5 minutes, no more than 50 MB) must be in English.

Financial guarantee certificate (parents' income certificate or bank Statement).

Proof of a medium-of-instruction certificate in English during high school.

Facilities

KUST offers on-campus accommodation exclusively for international students, equipped with secure and furnished rooms. The campus also includes a public kitchen, laundry facilities, a Muslim cafeteria, playgrounds, gyms, a library, ATM machines, and a supermarket.

Courses Offered

Clinical Medicine (MBBS) — 6 years duration including 1 year of Mandarin Chinese and 5 years of medical study (with clinical internship).

Apply Now

Seats are limited! Apply now to secure your spot for the September 2025 intake at KUST through Alpha Consultancy.

Why Alpha Consultancy?

Alpha Consultancy offers full guidance throughout your study journey — from university selection and application processing to visa assistance and support upon arrival in China.