About Shantou University Medical College (SUMC, heavily supported by the Li Ka Shing Foundation)
Shantou University Medical College (SUMC, heavily supported by the Li Ka Shing Foundation) is a Public university located in Shantou, Guangdong (China). It was established in 1981. The institution offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme in English with a stated duration of 5 to 6 Years variations. Its campus format is listed as High-Tech Coastal Eco-Campus. The reported intake months are September.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Compliant (Offers a world-renowned, state-of-the-art 5 to 6-year curriculum aligned with international validation)
Recognition & Eligibility
Fees & Living Cost
Admission Requirements
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (For Indian National Applicants)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: National Evaluation / Skype Interview Panel
- Minimum Marks Required: 70% or higher in high school PCB metrics (Highly selective)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (By December 31 of admission year)
- Degree Offered: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Intake Month: September
Seats & Clinical Training
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 5
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 3,500+ Combined Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (National Medical Licensing Examination - NMLE) or full local practice status
- Internship Valid in India: Yes
Student Support & Outcomes
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: No
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Comprehensive conversational and medical Chinese programs)







