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Last updated: May 2026

Foundation Program

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Southern Medical University

Guangzhou
Non-Degree1 SemesterEnglishApplications openIntake: Fall 2026-2027Unclassified

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Foundation Program is a 1 Semester non-degree degree offered by Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China. The program is taught in English. Tuition is approximately 12000 RMB per year.

Tuition Fee

¥ 12,000 CNY

Duration

1 Semester

Language

English

Degree Level

Non-Degree

Maximum Age

30

Language Score

IELTS: 5.5TOEFL: 70
Program Overview

Foundation Program is a Non-Degree program offered at Southern Medical University for international students.

Core Curriculum

Core courses information will be updated soon
Admission Requirements
  • Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens, over the age of 18 and under 30, senior high school graduates or above, in good health and qualified for university application. If both parents or one of the parents of the applicant are Chinese citizens and reside in a foreign country, the applicant should have foreign nationality at birth and hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for at least 4 years. In addition, a record of more than 2 years of actual residence in a foreign country in the last 4 years (by April 30, 2022) is also needed. For people immigrating from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to foreign countries and are applying as international students, please refer to the requirements above. Language proficiency: Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must reach a score 5.5 in IELTS (5.0 or above for each item) or above 70 in TOEFL (12 or above for each item).
  • or provide other comparable certificates proving English proficiency. Applicants from English-speaking countries or receiving the last degree with the instruction in English are exempt from submitting the English proficiency certificates, but the certificate of English medium issued by the school graduated from shall be provided. II. Course Setting The courses will focus on language teaching and take professional knowledge learning as an essential supplement. For language learning, it consists of Medical Chinese and common Chinese, which is going to be taught in accordance with the admission test results. While for the professional knowledge learning, mathematics, chemistry and biology are included..
IELTS: 5.5TOEFL: 70
Required Documents

Prepare these documents before submitting your application

English language proficiency certificate
Scanned copy of Highest Academic Degree Certificate
Scanned copies of transcript of all courses during the highest academic degree education
Financial Support Guarantee Statement
Scanned copy of Foreigner's Physical Examination Form
Scanned copy of valid passport’s information page
ID photo (2-inch blue background photo without hats)
Frequently Asked Questions

Accommodation Options

Accommodation information not available

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Application deadline: Feb 24, 2027

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Cost Breakdown
Tuition Fee¥ 12,000 CNY
Application Fee¥ 5,814 CNY

** Additional costs may include accommodation, visa, and living expenses

Why Choose This Program?

Internationally recognized degree

Experienced faculty members

Modern facilities & resources

Career development support

⚠️ MANDATORY from 2026

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📅 Exam Dates

Tests held in March & September each year

⏱️ Preparation Time

Start preparing at least 3 months before