Wenzhou Medical University (WMU) is a provincially administered institution located in Zhejiang Province. In 2015, it was collaboratively established by the Zhejiang Provincial Government, the National Health Commission, and the Ministry of Education. By 2017, it received recognition as a Priority Development University within Zhejiang Province, and in 2023, it was designated as a High-Level University for development in the same province.

WMU ranked 72nd nationwide in the ESI China University Rankings, with 15 disciplines entering the global top 1%. Among them, Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology & Toxicology are ranked within the top 0.1% worldwide. The university was ranked 8th among medical universities in the 2025 U.S. News rankings, 95th in the 2025 Wu Shulian Rankings, 501–600 in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), and 800–1001 in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE).

I. Eligibility Requirements

1.Applicants should generally be 18–30 years old, meet the requirements of the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China, and be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid ordinary foreign passport.

(1) According to Article 5 of the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China, individuals who were born abroad and acquired foreign nationality at birth, with one or both parents being Chinese citizens who have settled abroad, do not hold Chinese nationality. Since 2021, such applicants applying as international students for undergraduate studies must, in addition to meeting other admission requirements, hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for at least four (4) years, and must have resided abroad for at least two (2) years within the most recent four years (up to April 30 of the year of enrollment). Residence abroad of 9 months within a year may be counted as one full year, subject to entry and exit stamps.

(2) Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan who have emigrated and acquired foreign nationality and apply as international students must also meet the requirements stated in (1). For details, please refer to the Ministry of Education document Notice on Regulating the Acceptance of International Students by Higher Education Institutions (Jiao Wai Han [2020] No. 12):http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A20/moe_850/202006/t20200609_464159.html

2.Applicants must have completed high school or possess an equivalent academic qualification, with academic performance (including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) meeting admission requirements. Applicants with excellent results in the university’s foundation program will be given priority.

3.Applicants must be in good physical health and meet the specific admission requirements of the applied major: No severe myopia, color blindness, or color weakness; Normal hearing, sense of smell, and speech ability; Applicants with infectious diseases (such as hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis, tuberculosis), serious chronic illnesses, or other conditions that may affect completion of studies may apply only after full recovery; Applicants with mental or psychological disorders are not recommended to apply. Applicants found unfit for study during the entrance medical examination will have their admission cancelled. Health requirements are implemented in accordance with the Guiding Opinions on Physical Examination for Enrollment in Ordinary Higher Education Institutions (Teaching [2003] No. 3) and relevant supplementary regulations:

http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A15/moe_776/s3258/200303/t20030303_79883.html

4.Applicants must abide by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China and the rules of Wenzhou Medical University.

*Note:

The Dental Surgery (BDS) program does not accept left-handed applicants.

II. Application Materials

Applicants must truthfully complete the online application and upload the following documents via the application system: https://wmu.at0086.cn/student

1.Application Form for International Students of Wenzhou Medical University, automatically generated by the system and signed by the applicant

2.High school academic transcripts covering all courses, or equivalent qualification transcripts (original or notarized copies), in Chinese or English

3.High school graduation certificate or equivalent qualification (current students may provide a pre-graduation certificate), original or notarized copy, in Chinese or English

4.CSCA (Undergraduate Academic Proficiency Test for Studying in China) transcript, with test subjects including English Mathematics and English Chemistry

The exam is held five times per year (January, March, April, June, and December). For details, please visit: https://www.csca.cn

5.Scanned copy of passport (must be a valid ordinary passport)

6.Recent color photo with white background (JPG format, 100–500 KB)

7.Proof of financial support (parental income certificate or bank deposit certificate)

8.Foreigner Physical Examination Form (copy; original to be kept by the applicant), printed uniformly by Chinese health authorities, completed in English, valid for 6 months

9.Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must provide:

◆Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, or other recognized tests: IELTS ≥ 6.0 with no band below 5.0; TOEFL ≥ 70 with no section below 15; Duolingo ≥ 105), or

◆Proof of full high-school education conducted in English

10.Other supplementary materials as required by Wenzhou Medical University

III. Programs and Tuition Fees

Other Fees:

1.Registration fee: RMB 600 / person (paid only in the first year)

2.Accommodation (double room): RMB 4,400 / year / person

3.Insurance fee: RMB 800 / year

4.Textbooks: charged according to actual cost

Payment time and bank account details are subject to official payment notice.

If a student is unable to enroll due to force majeure and applies for a refund, registration fees and textbook fees are non-refundable.

IV. Scholarships

Scholarships for MBBS and BDS Programs

Notes:

·After admission, MBBS and BDS freshmen must first pay the full tuition and complete registration. Freshman scholarships are awarded based on entrance examination rankings.

·From Years 2–6, students may apply for university or provincial academic scholarships based on annual comprehensive evaluations.

Scholarships for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, and Biotechnology Programs

Notes:

·Freshmen must complete full tuition payment and registration before scholarships are disbursed.

·From Years 2–4, students may apply for special scholarships based on annual evaluations.

V. Application Period

January – July

VI. Enrollment Time

Autumn Semester (September)

VII. Application, Review, and Admission Process

1.Applicants must submit all materials online via the International Education College application system: https://wmu.at0086.cn/student

2.The School of International Studies will review all submitted materials. If qualified, a pre-admission notice will be issued through the system. Applicants should regularly check the system and their email.

(Review results are generally available within 10 working days.)

3.Official Admission Letters and the JW202 Visa Application Form will be issued successively between July and August.

(Receipt of the JW202 Form is regarded as confirmation of admission.)

VIII. Enrollment and Registration

1.In September, students must report to the university with the original admission documents. Specific arrangements will be provided in the registration notice.

Students unable to register on time must obtain prior approval. Failure to register without approval will be regarded as forfeiting admission.

2.Within three months of enrollment, the university will re-examine students’ identity, health status, and academic performance. Only those who meet the requirements will be formally registered; otherwise, admission will be cancelled.

IX. Contact Information

Address:

School of International Studies, Wenzhou Medical University,

Chashan Higher Education Park, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China

Postal Code: 325035

Tel: +86-577-86699031

Fax: +86-577-86699031

Undergraduate Admissions Email: wzmczs@126.com

* This admissions brochure is interpreted by the School of International Studies of Wenzhou Medical University.