
Government/University Scholarship
Kunming Medical University Scholarship
The Kunming Medical University Scholarship is a very attractive opportunity, especially for international students who are interested in pursuing research in medicine, pharmacy and related fields. With the support of the scholarship, students can not only enjoy high-quality educational resources, but also communicate and cooperate with classmates from different cultural backgrounds and grow together.
- Scholarship type
- Government/University Scholarship
- Degree level
- Bachelor / Master / PhD
- Location
- Yunnan · Kunming
- Application deadline
- Date to be confirmed
Overview
The Kunming Medical University Scholarship is a very attractive opportunity
especially for international students who are interested in pursuing research in medicine
pharmacy and related fields. With the support of the scholarship
students can not only enjoy high-quality educational resources
but also communicate and cooperate with classmates from different cultural backgrounds and grow together.
Funding coverage
Funding tiers
Eligibility may differ by tier. Check the applicable degree and requirements.
Full funding
- Eligible degree
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
- Funding
- Let us explore the scholarship in detail through studyinchina.net. Note: Information was updated in 2025 and is for reference. Policies, eligibility and funding may change with university or awarding-body arrangements. Consult official websites or the scholarship administrator for current, accurate information. Introduction to Kunming Medical University Scholarships Kunming Medical University is a multidisciplinary university focused on medicine in Kunming, Yunnan, China. As a provincially supported key university, it trains highly qualified medical professionals and offers international students various scholarship opportunities for further study. To attract outstanding international students, Kunming Medical University established its university scholarship. The program provides financial support so students can concentrate on study and research [the source’s term for the payment contains an apparent typo]. Scholarship type University Scholarship Eligible Applicants (I) Degree Programs Full-time undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students in medicine-related majors. (II) Non-degree Programs Chinese-language visiting students. Scholarship Coverage Recipients receive grants monthly during the academic-year study period, for 10 months, as follows: One-year language course: RMB 600/month Undergraduate: RMB 1,000/month Master’s: RMB 1,700/month Doctoral: RMB 2,000/month Application Deadline and Enrollment Dates Application deadline: usually July 31. Enrollment: September Note: students apply independently after registering at the university and paying all required fees in full. Following public assessment, grants are paid monthly during the academic-year study period for 10 months. Scholarship Eligibility Nationality and Background Foreign citizens with good character, good physical and mental health and excellent academic performance. Friendly toward China and able to comply voluntarily with Chinese laws and regulations and Kunming Medical University’s rules. Former Chinese citizens applying as international students for undergraduate or postgraduate study must have held a valid foreign passport or nationality document for at least four years and actually resided abroad for at least two of the preceding four years, counted through April 30 of the enrollment year. At least nine months abroad in one year counts as a year, based on entry/exit stamps. Applicants in this situation must provide evidence and undergo university review. Education and Age Undergraduate: high school education or higher, or equivalent qualification, aged 18–25. Master’s: bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; proposed major related to the undergraduate major; graduates of non-Chinese universities must come from institutions officially recognized by China’s Ministry of Education; aged 18–40. Doctoral: master’s degree or equivalent qualification; proposed major related to the master’s or undergraduate major; the graduating institution must be officially recognized by China’s Ministry of Education for the master’s graduates referred to here [the source’s country-related qualifier is incomplete]; aged 20–45. Medical visiting program: undergraduate education or higher in a medicine-related major, aged 18–50. Chinese-language visiting program: high school education or higher, or equivalent qualification, aged 18–50. Language Proficiency Chinese-taught programs: ability to study the major in Chinese, with at least Level 4 under the international Chinese proficiency standard (HSK 4). English-taught programs: strong English ability and a good foundation in basic sciences. Non-native English speakers must provide IELTS Academic at least 6.0 with each component at least 5.0, TOEFL iBT at least 70 with each component at least 15, or equivalent English test results. Native English speakers or applicants whose entire secondary education was taught in English may be exempt from English test results but must provide English grades and English-medium instruction certification from their graduating secondary school. Application materials Kunming Medical University International Student Admission Application Form, generated automatically at registration. 2. Photograph page of a currently valid passport. Foreigner Physical Examination Form and blood test report. Notarized Chinese or English versions of highest educational qualification graduation certificate, degree certificate and transcripts. HSK Level 4 or higher certificate (required for Chinese-taught applicants or applicants for the English-taught professional master’s degree in Clinical Medicine; must be submitted). English results/proficiency evidence (required for English-taught applicants). CV and study plan. Two recommendation letters from referees holding the rank of associate professor or higher (required for postgraduate applicants). Family financial guarantee materials (self-funded applicants). Certificate of no criminal record. Application Procedure Step 1: Online Application Apply through http://study.kmmc.cn or https://kmmc.17gz.org. Scholarship applicants should consult the university’s 2025 International Student Scholarship Admissions Guide. Submit the above materials online. Step 2: Review and Interview The university reviews materials, interviews applicants passing preliminary review, and admits the strongest eligible candidates. Step 3: Admission and Registration Admitted applicants must apply for an X1 visa within the period specified in the admission notice and bring all application and admission materials in their original form to register at the university. If special circumstances prevent registration, request leave in writing in advance. Failure to register for two weeks after the deadline without reason results in cancellation of admission. Notes: Applicants must monitor university documents and notices promptly and bear all consequences arising from personal negligence or other personal causes. Unspecified matters follow higher-authority and university policies. New policies or requirements will be announced promptly. Contact details University address: 1168 Chunrong West Road, Yuhua Subdistrict, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan; postal code: 650500. Admissions and Student Administration Office, School of International Education: Office 409, fourth floor, School of International Education, East Campus, Kunming Medical University, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan, China. Contacts: Teacher Li and Teacher Zhang Email: application_for_admission@kmmu.edu.cn Telephone/fax: +86-871-65932610 Websites: http://study.kmmc.cn (https://kmmc.17gz.org) http://www.kmmu.edu.cn How to Apply for Kunming Medical University Scholarships? If you wish to study in China but lack time for the application, contact Riba, described here as Vietnam’s first agency providing Chinese scholarship application services. We offer professional advice and support to maximize your chances of success. Riba Contact Information: Website: https://riba.vn Hotline: +84 888 666 350 / +84 888 666 152 The above Kunming Medical University scholarship information was compiled by studyinchina.net. Visit Scholarship Search to explore further opportunities to study in China.
- Tier requirements
- Meets the visa, health and academic requirements for study in China
Requirements & documents
Application dates & process
Review Cycle: As specified in each host university’s admissions brochure
Universities & programs
Universities
About the university
Kunming Medical University (KMU), located in Kunming, Yunnan Province, is the largest higher medical institution in Yunnan integrating teaching, medical care, and scientific research. It is under the administration of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Education. The university is a key institution in the national 'Basic Capacity Building Project for Universities in Central and Western China' and a Yunnan first-class discipline construction university. It has been selected for the Ministry of Education's 'Excellent Doctor Education and Training Program' pilot and the National College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program. KMU serves as Yunnan's international medical talent training base, is among the first batch of universities authorized to recruit international students under the Chinese Government Scholarship, and is a founding member of the South and Southeast Asia Medical Education and Healthcare Alliance. The predecessor of Kunming Medical University was the Medical Specialized Course of Donglu University, founded in 1933. It became an independent institution in 1956, named Kunming Medical College. In 2012, it was renamed Kunming Medical University with approval from the Ministry of Education. It was among the first batch of universities in China authorized to grant master's degrees in 1981, designated as a provincial key university in 1993, authorized to grant doctoral degrees in 1998, and merged with Yunnan Medical College in 2010. As of January 2026, the university has three campuses: Chenggong (main campus), Renmin West Road, and Pingzheng, covering a total area of 1,480 mu. It comprises 18 schools and departments, offering 36 undergraduate programs. It has 5 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, 2 professional doctoral degree authorization points, 8 first-level master's degree authorization points, and 7 professional master's degree authorization points. The university has 6,236 staff members (1,652 on the main campus and 4,584 in directly affiliated hospitals) and 23,730 full-time students. In 1933, the private Donglu University was renamed Yunnan University, and a medical specialized course was added, with one classroom and six simple laboratories. In 1937, at the invitation of Xiong Qinglai, Professor Fan Bingzhe, a French-trained medical doctor, led the establishment of the Medical School of Yunnan University. On September 16, the Medical School of Yunnan University was formally established on the basis of the medical specialized course, with Professor Fan Bingzhe serving as dean and professor of surgery. It initially offered only a medical program with a six-year curriculum, one classroom, and six simple laboratories. In 1941, to meet clinical teaching and internship needs, 12 bungalows were converted from the former Yunnan University internship factory site outside the inner city gate to establish the Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University. By the end of 1949, the Medical School moved from the Wancuiyuan site of Yunnan University to its affiliated hospital, renovating existing buildings into offices, laboratories, and staff dormitories. The school also took over the Gammai Hospital donated by the former French Consulate in Kunming, merging the main and branch hospitals at the former Gammai Hospital site on Xunjin Street to form the Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University Medical School. In 1950, the school began enrolling five-year undergraduate students. From 1951 to 1955, the Central Ministry of Health sent 20 graduates from advanced medical teacher training classes in Beijing and from Sichuan, Hunan, and other regions to work at the school.
Sources & verification
- Verification
- Not verified
- Verified on
- 2026-09-21
- Last updated
- 2026-09-24
- Source link
- studyinchina.net ↗
- Source notes
- Compiled from public StudyInChina information (source ID: 614eb75b-054b-4bf4-9c1a-c4c1453f3301)
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