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Foundation Program in China

Foundation programs prepare students for degree study with language, academic skills and subject preparation. Dr. Umair Javed introduced the foundation program concept at Jilin University to support face-to-face enrollment.

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Typical duration
One semester to one year
Main intake
September

About foundation program in China

March start

Some partner universities run a March foundation intake that leads into the September degree start.

Adjusting early

Students arrive months before their degree, settle in, and begin Mandarin study early.

Entry requirements

  • Intermediate / FSc or equivalent
  • Valid passport
  • Academic certificates and transcripts for your previous level of study
  • Medical examination report and police character certificate
  • Passport photographs and completed application form

Programs, teaching medium and fees differ by university and change each year. We confirm them with the university before you apply.

Fees at our partner universities

Annual tuition and hostel as published for the current session. Full breakdowns are on each university page.

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Published fees for Foundation Program in China
UniversityProgram and mediumTuitionHostelSession
Jilin UniversityMBBS, English mediumRMB 33,000 per yearRMB 5,600 per year2026
Chengde Medical UniversityClinical Medicine (MBBS), English mediumRMB 18,000 per yearRMB 4,300 per year2026

Tuition and hostel as published on our Study in China fee pages. Open a university for the full breakdown and notes.

Our partner universities

Universities we have worked with directly, with the year each partnership began.

All partner universities
Dr. Umair Javed with faculty at Jilin University College of International EducationPartner since 2019

Jilin University

Changchun, Jilin 吉林大学

Tuition RMB 33,000 per year

Chengde Medical University 2025 international intake with UM International studentsPartner since 2008

Chengde Medical University

Chengde, Hebei 承德医学院

Tuition RMB 18,000 per year

How the application works

The same six stages for every destination, with UM handling the paperwork alongside you.

Full admissions process

  1. Consultation

    We review your academic record, budget and goals, and explain which countries and universities realistically fit.

  2. University and program choice

    You receive a shortlist with confirmed entry requirements, teaching medium, fees and recognition status.

  3. Documents

    We give you a checklist and review every document: certificates, passport, medical report, police certificate and photographs.

  4. Application and admission

    We submit the application to the university and follow it through to the admission letter and any required forms.

  5. Visa

    We prepare the visa file with you and brief you on the embassy process and interview if one is required.

  6. Departure and arrival

    Pre-departure briefing, travel planning, airport arrival and registration support on campus.

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Questions about Foundation Program in China

Is the foundation program compulsory?

Not usually. It is an option that helps students prepare and, at some universities, provides a route into the degree.

Talk to us about Foundation Program in China

Share your marks and plans. We will tell you honestly which universities and countries fit, and what the process involves.

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