Study in China for Pakistani Students: MBBS, Scholarships & Fees 2027

Pakistan is one of the largest sources of international students in China, and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) — Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau — is home to some of the country's best options, including three English-taught MBBS programs and several scholarship routes that can cover most or all of your costs.

This guide covers what Pakistani students most often ask: how much MBBS in China really costs, which scholarships you can apply for, what the application fees and deadlines are, and how to apply step by step for the 2027 intake.

Why the GBA? Guangzhou alone hosts 22 universities open to international students, including Sun Yat-sen University (QS #276) and South China University of Technology (QS #377). Living costs are far lower than in Hong Kong, and the region's hospitals, factories, and trading companies offer strong internship and career prospects.

MBBS in China for Pakistani Students: Real Tuition Fees

Medicine is the most popular choice among Pakistani applicants. Within the GBA, the following English-taught Clinical Medicine (MBBS) programs are open to international students, with tuition verified from each university's published rates:

• Jinan University (Guangzhou, QS #540): Clinical Medicine, English-taught, ¥34,000/year, 6 years. Application fee ¥800; deadline May 31, 2027 (Phase 2).
• Guangzhou Medical University (Guangzhou): Clinical Medicine, English-taught, ¥40,000/year, 6 years. Application fee ¥500.
• Shantou University (Guangdong): Clinical Medicine, English-taught, ¥40,000/year, 5-year and 6-year tracks. Supported by the Li Ka Shing Foundation; registered in the FAIMER/IMED directory. Application fee ¥400; deadline June 1, 2027.

Prefer Chinese-taught medicine? Costs drop sharply: Guangdong Pharmaceutical University offers a 5-year Clinical Medicine degree for just ¥7,656/year, and Sun Yat-sen University's Chinese-taught Medicine bachelor's is ¥48,000/year (deadline April 30, 2027). Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine even offers an English-taught Chinese Medicine degree at ¥25,000/year.

Licensing note: before you apply, confirm your chosen program's recognition status with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and check whether the university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Our team can help you verify this before you pay any fees — see our MBBS eligibility guide.

Beyond Medicine: Popular Programs for Pakistani Students

Pakistani students in the GBA also succeed in engineering, business, and IT. All of the following are English-taught:

• Computer Science: Jinan University Bachelor's at ¥30,000/year; SCUT Master's at ¥34,000/year.
• Business & Economics: JNU International Economics & Trade Bachelor's at ¥28,000/year, Accounting (CPA Canada) at ¥32,000/year; SCUT MBA in International Business (English) at ¥44,500/year.
• Engineering: SCUT Master's programs (Information & Communication Engineering, Control Science & Engineering, and more) at ¥34,000/year, 2-year English tracks.
• Budget-friendly diplomas: bilingual 3-year vocational diplomas in Guangzhou from ¥12,000–18,000/year.

Browse all of them on our programs page.

Scholarships for Pakistani Students

Several scholarship channels can dramatically reduce your costs:

• CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship): covers full tuition, on-campus accommodation, and a monthly living stipend. See our CSC scholarship guide for requirements and timelines.
• Guangdong Government Scholarship: provincial funding for degree students in Guangdong universities. Details in our Guangdong scholarship guide.
• University scholarships: Jinan University — with its huge overseas-Chinese community — reserves places for international applicants in earlier application rounds, and Sun Yat-sen University considers scholarship applicants in Round 1 of its admissions cycle.
• Studying without IELTS: many Chinese universities accept alternative English proof or offer language-preparation routes — see full scholarships without IELTS.

Application Fees and Deadlines (2027 Intake)

Application fees at GBA universities range from ¥400 to ¥800. Key dates for Pakistani applicants:

• April 30, 2027: Sun Yat-sen University (Round 2) — apply in Round 1 if you want scholarship consideration.
• May 31, 2027: Jinan University (Phase 2) — includes the ¥34,000/year English-taught MBBS.
• June 1, 2027: Shantou University English-taught Clinical Medicine.
• June 15, 2027: SCUT Master's and PhD programs.
• June 30, 2027: SCUT Bachelor's programs and Guangzhou Medical University.

For a month-by-month planning view, see our GBA application deadline guide.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply from Pakistan

1. Shortlist 2–4 programs matching your budget and marks, using our programs database.
2. Prepare documents: passport, matric/FSc or bachelor's transcripts, English proficiency proof (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs), and a study plan.
3. Apply and pay the application fee (¥400–800 depending on the university) before the deadline.
4. Receive your admission letter and JW202 form, then apply for the X1 student visa — our visa guide covers the process.

For the complete process, read our step-by-step application guide. Pakistani students may also find our guides for Nigerian, Indonesian, and Brazilian students useful as they follow the same application route.

Cost of Living for Students

Guangzhou and other GBA cities are affordable by international standards. Most students spend ¥2,500–4,000 per month on accommodation, food, and transport, with on-campus dormitories offering the cheapest option. Halal food is widely available in Guangzhou, which has a long-established Hui and Uyghur community.