Shihezi University is one of the 45 universities which are allowed to give admission to Indian students as per the Ministry of Education of China. The course will be in English medium for the full duration. This public university was founded in 1949 and is located in Xinjiang, China. Xinjian is located in north-west China. The city of Shihezi is located in Northern Xinjiang. Shihezi has a population of over 3.8 lakh. This university is one of the national key universities of China. The university has over 30,000 students and 2,600 academic staff. It is one of the best universities for MBBS in China for Indian students.
Between 2015-18, Shihezi University had the highest FMGE passing percentage among all the medical universities in China.
On this page, you will learn about the following:
Shihezi University History
This university was previously known by the following names:
1949 – First Corps Health School
1950 – Xinjiang Military Health School
1954 – Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Health School
1959 – Medical College of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps
1966 – Medical Corps
1978 – Shihezi Medical College
In 1996 – Shihezi Medical College, College of Higher School of Economics Corps, College of Agriculture, Corps of Teachers College were merged to form the Shihezi University as it is known today.
Duration & Medium of Instruction
- The course duration is 6 years wherein 1 year is the internship. The internship from this university can be done from India or China. The internship done in China is recognised in India.
- Medium of instruction will be English for the whole course.
- The local language will be taught to you as you are required to speak with the locals in their local language during hospital visits. It will also help you in day to day tasks.
Faculties
Shihezi University has a total of 20 faculties which includes most of the major departments of education. The university has the following schools –
- School of Medicine
- School of Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Humanities
- School of Business and Law
- School of Art
- School of Physical Education
- School of Agriculture
- School of Foreign Languages Studies
- School of Vocational and Technical Education.
Shihezi University School of Medicine
Shihezi University is a government university which can give admission to Indian students to teach in the English language. Shihezi University School of Medicine is where the international students are taught the MBBS program. The total number of seats for international students is only 60. Here are some details about the Shihezi University School of Medicine:
- Indian students can take admission here as the university is listed by the Ministry of Education, China to teach in English medium.
- Total intake per year for international students is 60.
- The university is recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
- School of Medicine is listed under the World Directory of Medical Schools (WHO recognised).
- The university is recognised by FAIMER, AVICENNA, IMED.
- Many batches of Indian students have passed out from the School of Medicine.
- Screening Test coaching by an Indian coaching institute is available to the students on a payable basis.
- The highest MCI screening test passing percentage among all the medical universities in China was from this university between 2015-18.
- Hostel facility to international students is provided by the university itself. The students will get fully furnished rooms.
- The name of the degree will be MBBS only.
- The course duration is 5 + 1 year.
- Academic session begins in September.
Shihezi University Ranking
As per the website 4icu.org, Shihezi University ranking is 3,088 and the country rank is 407 as on 21 May 2020. Center for World University Rankings has given this university a ranking of 1,567 in the world and a national rank of 187.
However, as stated by Global Medical Foundation on several occasions, these world rankings have no relevance while selecting the medical university for MBBS abroad.
The rankings which Indian students should be checking is the MCI result and Shihezi University‘s FMGE passing percentage was 35.29% between 2015-18 which is the highest among all the medical universities in China.
Eligibility Criteria
The good thing about Shihezi University is that the eligibility criteria is less when compared to other medical universities in China. Following is the eligibility criteria –
| Entrance Exam in India | There is no entrance exam in India like IELTS/SAT, etc. NEET qualification is a must. |
| Age | The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken. Upper age limit is 28 years. |
| Board | The candidate must have completed class 12th from a recognised board. |
| Marks for General Category students | The student must have a minimum of 60% in class 12th. |
| Marks for Other Category students | Same as that of General category student. No relaxation based on category. |
| NEET | NEET qualifying marks are required. NEET result is valid for 3 years from 2018 onwards for MBBS abroad admission. |
For any query regarding eligibility, contact on MBBS in China consultancy number – 9999404348.
Scholarship
A scholarship is available for students who fulfil the following criteria –
- 12th minimum score – 75%
- NEET minimum score – 300
Admission Process
- Step 1 – Send scan copies of class 10th and 12th mark sheet, Registration Fee Payment Receipt, ID and Adress Proof, Self Declaration Letter, Parents Consent Letter, NEET Result/NTA NEET Form Acknowledgement Letter
- Step 2 – Receive the Admission Letter within 10-30 days from the application date or from June 5th, 2020 whichever is later.
- Step 3 – After the application of JW202, the JW202 letter will be received within 15-20 days from the date of application.
- Step 4 – You can apply for the Chinese Study Visa after completing step 2 and 3. Visa processing time is 7-10 days.
- Step 5 – After receiving the Study Visa, students can fly to the destination.
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Shihezi University Fees Structure
Following is Shihezi University Fees Structure –
| Per Year Fee | 5 Year Total Fee in ₹ | |
| Tuition Fee | 30,000 RMB | ₹15.75 lakh |
| Hostel Fee | 5,000 RMB | ₹2.62 lakh |
| Medical Insurance | 500 RMB | ₹26,000 |
| Visa Renewal | 500 RMB | ₹26,000 |
Note:
- 1 Chinese Yuan = 10.50 used for calculations above. Kindly use the current exchange rate.
- Flight travel charges extra.
- Food/mess charges extra.
- Admission charges extra.