Beihua Medical University MBBS 2026: FMGE, Approval

Beihua Medical University, officially the medical school of Beihua University in Jilin, China, runs a six-year MBBS taught in English. China has approved it to admit international students to this course for 2026 to 2027. Its graduates passed FMGE, India's licensing exam for foreign graduates, at 9.14% and 5.77% in the two 2025 exams.

Key Takeaways: Beihua Medical University MBBS

• Beihua University is number 22 on China's 2026 to 2027 list of 43 universities approved for clinical medicine taught in English, shared with the Embassy of India in Beijing.

• The English-taught clinical medicine course has run since 2006 and lasts six years, according to the Beihua University English teaching programme page.

• Beihua University graduates passed FMGE at 9.14% in June 2025 and 5.77% in December 2025. That is about one in thirteen across both 2025 exams, below the China average.

• Between 2023 and 2025, 1,008 Beihua University graduates sat FMGE across four NBEMS reports, so its pass rates rest on a large group of candidates.

• Indian students need NEET UG, Chinese up to HSK 4, a licence to practise in China and a 12-month internship at Beihua University before they can sit FMGE.

What is Beihua Medical University?

Beihua Medical University is the name Indian families often use for the School of Medicine at Beihua University. Beihua University is a public, multi-subject university in Jilin City, in Jilin province in north-east China. NBEMS lists its graduates under "Beihua University School of Medicine". For the wider picture of the country, see our MBBS in China country page.

The Beihua University international admissions profile gives 1906 as the founding year. It states the university began accepting foreign students in 1984. More than 700 international students from over 60 countries and regions have studied there. The university offers 80 undergraduate subjects and 116 master's programmes.

Beihua Medical University at a glance

Is Beihua Medical University approved for MBBS in 2026?

Yes. On 24 June 2026, China's Ministry of Education sent the Embassy of India a diplomatic note. It names 43 universities allowed to admit international students to clinical medicine taught in English for 2026 to 2027. Beihua University is number 22 on that list. The embassy has published the note on its advisories page.

This list matters more than any other approval. The Embassy of India advisory for Indian students explains that China forbids international students from studying clinical medicine taught in Chinese or in a mixed English and Chinese mode. Students at universities outside the list may struggle to get a licence in China. That would make them ineligible for FMGE in India.

Our guide on how to check NMC and WDOMS recognition explains the other checks a family can run on any foreign medical school.

Beihua Medical University MBBS course: duration and language

The Beihua University clinical medicine course lasts six years, according to the English teaching programme page. The university states that more than 1,000 international students from over 20 countries, including India, Pakistan, the United States, Canada, Kenya and Ethiopia, have studied on the course since 2006.

The Embassy of India advisory describes the standard Chinese structure. Students study for five years and then complete a one-year internship. The university first awards a provisional degree, and the final degree only after the internship.

Chinese language in the Beihua Medical University MBBS

Lectures are in English, but patients in Jilin hospitals speak Chinese. The Embassy of India advisory states that learning Chinese is mandatory for clinical work. Every student needs Chinese up to HSK 4, an intermediate level of the official Chinese proficiency test. A student who does not reach this level is not awarded the degree. Chinese classes from the first year are the practical answer.

Who is eligible for Beihua Medical University MBBS?

An Indian applicant has to meet two sets of rules: Beihua University's own entry rules and India's rules for studying medicine abroad.

Beihua University entry rules

• Good school results in mathematics, physics and chemistry at senior secondary level, as the university asks for a strong science foundation.

• Good English. Applicants from countries where English is not the first language submit a standard English test score, or pass the university's English test after arriving.

• A valid passport and, once admitted, a Chinese student visa.

India's rules for a Beihua Medical University MBBS

• Qualify NEET UG. The Embassy of India advisory states NEET UG is a prerequisite for Indian students studying medicine in China, and only NEET-qualified students can sit FMGE. Our page on whether NEET is required for MBBS abroad covers this in detail.

• A course of at least 54 months, taught in English, under the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021. NMC is the National Medical Commission, India's medical regulator.

• A 12-month internship at the same foreign university, in this case at a Beihua University affiliated hospital.

• A licence to practise in China, on the same terms as a Chinese citizen. In China this means passing the national medical qualification exam after the internship.

• A further 12-month supervised internship in India after passing FMGE.

How to apply to Beihua Medical University

International applications go through the Beihua University International Education and Exchange College, which runs the admissions website. The site has an online application link for undergraduate courses.

1. Qualify NEET UG and keep the scorecard. It is needed again for FMGE.

2. Check that Beihua University is still on China's approved list for the year you join. The 2026 to 2027 list is on the Embassy of India advisories page.

3. Apply online through the Beihua University admissions website for the English-taught clinical medicine course.

4. Submit school mark sheets, passport and English test results, or plan to sit the university's English test on arrival.

5. If admitted, use the admission letter and the JW202 form, China's study visa form, to apply for an X1 student visa at the Chinese Embassy or consulate.

Beihua University is also approved to host students on Chinese government, Confucius Institute and Jilin provincial government scholarships, according to its scholarship page. Since 2007, more than 500 scholarship students from over 50 countries have studied there.

For a budget across countries, see our guide on MBBS abroad fees.

Beihua Medical University FMGE pass rate

FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is the screening exam that doctors with a foreign degree must pass before they can work in India. NBEMS, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, publishes results by university. Beihua University graduates have passed at between about 6% and 14% since 2023.

Over 2025, 25 of 331 Beihua University graduates passed. That is about 7.6%, or roughly one in thirteen. The number of candidates is large, so these figures give a fair picture of how the university's graduates perform.

How Beihua Medical University compares with China and India

Beihua University results sit below both the China average and the national FMGE average. Our FMGE pass rate by country post and the country-wise FMGE pass rate web story put these figures alongside other countries. For the exam itself, read what the FMGE exam is. The latest notices are on the NBEMS FMGE page.

Practising outside India after Beihua Medical University

FMGE is the exam for practising in India. Graduates who want to work elsewhere sit that country's own licensing exam. Examples are USMLE in the United States and PLAB in the United Kingdom, each with its own rules. Our guide to USMLE after MBBS explains the US route.

Is Beihua Medical University MBBS right for an Indian student?

Beihua University suits a student who wants an approved Chinese university, will learn Chinese to HSK 4, and is ready to pass China's medical qualification exam. It is on China's 2026 to 2027 approved list, its course is taught in English, and it has trained international students in English since 2006.

The main constraint is the FMGE record. About 7.6% of Beihua University graduates passed in 2025, against about 14% for China and 18.62% to 23.94% nationally. A family choosing Beihua University should plan for serious FMGE preparation from the clinical years onward.

If Beihua Medical University does not work out

Read our wider MBBS in China guide to compare other approved universities. Two options are Jilin University in the same province and Capital Medical University in Beijing. futureMBBS works with 23 partner universities in 9 countries, and our MBBS in Europe page covers programmes taught in English through the clinical years.

Conclusion

Beihua Medical University is the School of Medicine of Beihua University in Jilin City. It is number 22 on China's 2026 to 2027 approved list for English-taught clinical medicine. The course lasts six years. Its graduates passed FMGE at 9.14% and 5.77% in the two 2025 exams. A family choosing it should plan for NEET UG, HSK 4 Chinese, a Chinese licence and the internship in Jilin.

Frequently asked questions about Beihua Medical University MBBS

Is Beihua Medical University approved for Indian students in 2026?

Yes. Beihua University is number 22 on the list of 43 universities China's Ministry of Education approved to admit international students to clinical medicine taught in English for 2026 to 2027. The Ministry sent the list to the Embassy of India in Beijing in a diplomatic note dated 24 June 2026. Indian students also need NEET UG.

What is the FMGE pass rate of Beihua Medical University?

Beihua University graduates passed FMGE at 9.14% in June 2025 (16 of 175) and 5.77% in December 2025 (9 of 156), according to NBEMS. In 2024 the rate was 14.17% and in 2023 it was 8.78%. The China average was about 14% in both 2025 exams.

How long is MBBS at Beihua Medical University?

The Beihua University clinical medicine course taught in English lasts six years, per the university. NMC rules need at least 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship at the same university. After passing FMGE, graduates complete another 12-month supervised internship in India before full registration.

Is NEET required for Beihua Medical University?

Yes, for Indian students. The Embassy of India in Beijing states NEET UG is a prerequisite for Indian students studying medicine in China. Only NEET-qualified students can later sit FMGE to practise in India. Beihua University itself looks at school results in mathematics, physics and chemistry, and English ability.

Do I need to learn Chinese for MBBS at Beihua Medical University?

Yes. Lectures at Beihua University are in English, but clinical work with patients is in Chinese. The Embassy of India advisory states students in China need Chinese up to HSK 4 level to receive the degree. A Chinese licence, which NMC requires before FMGE, also means passing China's medical qualification exam.

Where is Beihua Medical University located?

Beihua Medical University is the School of Medicine of Beihua University in Jilin City, in Jilin province in north-east China. The university gives 1906 as its founding year and has accepted foreign students since 1984. It has run its English-taught clinical medicine course for international students since 2006.

Can I practise in India after MBBS from Beihua Medical University?

Yes, if every NMC rule is met. You need NEET UG, a course of at least 54 months in English and the internship at Beihua University. You also need a licence to practise in China, a pass in FMGE and a 12-month supervised internship in India. Only then can you register with NMC.

Sources

• Beihua University International Education and Exchange College: about the university

• Beihua University: clinical medicine (MBBS) taught in English

• Beihua University: scholarship programmes for international students

• Embassy of India, Beijing: Ministry of Education of China list of universities approved for English MBBS, 2026 to 2027

• Embassy of India, Beijing: advisories page

• Embassy of India, Beijing: advisory for Indian students on clinical medicine in China

• NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021

• NBEMS FMGE Performance Report 2025

• NBEMS FMGE country and institute-wise performance 2024

• NBEMS FMGE country and institute-wise performance 2023

• NBEMS FMGE examination page