Study Dentistry in China in English:

Ningxia Medical University (MOE Listed), a renowned institution in China, offers a 5-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program in English.

Study Dentistry at Ningxia Medical University:

Ningxia Medical University 宁夏医科大学 (NXMU) is one of the most prestigious medical Schools in China, offering a Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery (BDS) in English Medium. Ningxia Medical University is among the 45 MOE-Listed Universities in China that are allowed to teach Medicine (MBBS) and Dentistry (BDS) Programs in English.

Ningxia Medical University has become the only Institution of higher medical Education in Ningxia. There are 11,645 full-time Students (including Doctoral, Master’s, undergraduate, junior College, and International Students). 

Ningxia Medical University has two dormitories located within its campus, providing a secure and protected environment. International students can fully experience the essence of campus life.

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Why you should prefer Dentistry in Ningxia Medical University

MOE Top Ranked

MOE Listed, Country Ranking 263 & World Ranking is 1927.

Scholarships

Offering 15,000 RMB Freshmen Scholarship

Globally approved

WHO, WDOMS, PM&DC, ECFMG, BM&DC, USMLE, PLAB

Current Students

20,000+ Chinese & 500+ Foreign Students Studying

Dentistry in English

Offering BDS Program at low fee $4850 per year

Affiliated Hospitals

05 affiliated Hospitals and 12 Teaching Hospitals

Dentistry Scholarship in NXMU:

Ningxia Medical University provides a Freshmen Scholarship of 15,000 RMB (approximately $2000) to 20% of international students applying to the Dentistry/BDS (English-taught) Program on Self-finance. The one-time freshman scholarship distribution is based on the student’s academic performance, scholarship test performance, class attendance, and behavior.

Ningxia Medical University is providing an Excellent Student Scholarship of 15,000 RMB, awarded to the top 5% of Excellent students in the class. The agency number of Ningxia Medical University is 10752 (for CSC Scholarship applicants only).

BDS Course Duration:

The Dentistry Program (BDS) at Ningxia Medical University is a five-year degree program including four years of dental education and a fifth-year internship at the university’s affiliated hospital. The Dentistry Program is being offered in English, and the degree awarded is a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

International Students:

Ningxia Medical University is admitting international students from across the world, with over 600 foreign students from more than 60 diverse nations enrolled in various disciplines of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

International Students Studying dentistry (BDS) at Ningxia Medical University are mainly from South Africa, Jamaica, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Tanzania, Mauritius, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Myanmar, and other African countries.

Dentistry/BDS Admission Requirements March 2026:

International students who wish to apply for the Dentistry (BDS) program at Ningxia Medical University must adhere to the specified admission requirements.

  • Foreign Students must have a minimum of 60% of Marks in Senior High School/Grade 12/WAEC/A-Levels.
  • Students must be under the age of 25.
  • Students must be fluent in English.
  • Applicant must be healthy (physically and mentally).
  • Left-handed students are not eligible to apply for the BDS program in China.
  • The teaching medium is English; IELTS or TOEFL is not required.
  • The School can conduct the online interview on Dingtalk.

Following a successful interview, the school will issue an acceptance letter. Students will pay the tuition and accommodation fees directly into the bank account of Ningxia Medical University.

BDS Fee (English Medium) for International Students 2026-2027

Ningxia Medical University offers a low-cost dentistry (BDS) program in China. The annual Cost of the Dentistry (English-taught) Program at Ningxia Medical University is 33,800 RMB (USD 4700) per year, which covers tuition and accommodation costs. The BDS program spans five years of dentistry study, including the last year of internship.

Tuition and accommodation Payments must be submitted directly to the Ningxia Medical University account in RMB/USD. Students are required to pay the application fee to the assigned admissions agency, which facilitates their application procedure.

Total Seats: 30
Deadline to apply: 10th January 2026
Degree Title: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Medium of Instruction: English Medium
Course Duration: 05 years (4 years of Dental Study and 1 year of internship)
Commencement of Classes: 20th February 2026

BDS in China Description
Fee Details 2025 (RMB/USD)
Application Fee (One time)
1000 RMB ($140)
Registration Fee (One time)
400 RMB ($60)
BDS Tuition Fee
29,800 RMB/year ($4150)
Hostel Fee
4000 RMB-5000 RMB/year ($550-$700)
Visa Extension Fee
800 RMB/year ($110)
Physical Examination
500 RMB/year ($70)
Health Insurance Fee
200 RMB/year ($30)
5th Year (Internship):

According to the new policy set by the Chinese Ministry of Education, all International students will do internships (5th year) in China at the First affiliated hospital of Ningxia Medical University.

Note:
  1. Applicants must pay the fee in Chinese Yuan (RMB) or using the RMB/USD conversion rate.
  2. The fee, Once Paid, will not be refunded.
  3. Hostel rooms will be allocated according to availability, with a double room priced at 5000 RMB and a triple room at 4000 RMB annually.
  4. The school will refund the fee if the student doesn’t get the visa from the embassy, and it will be a 100% refund.
  5. The Admission Service fee (Decided) will be paid by the Student to the Admission agency before their arrival.
  6. Students will pay the 2nd year’s Fee in August 2026 or according to the policy of the Ningxia Medical School.
  7. Food Expenses, Air Tickets, Books, and Stationary Charges are not included in the above fee details.
  8. Students will follow the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education China (MOE), and Ningxia Medical University.

How to Apply for BDS in Ningxia Medical University ?

To initiate the application process for the MBBS/BDS or Pharmacy programs at Ningxia Medical University, you may submit the following documents in scanned form to our official admission office or Apply Online. The following documents are required for the Admission process:

  1. Ningxia Medical University application form.
  2. Passport First Page
  3. Senior High School/Grade 12/WAEC/A-Levels.
  4. Digital Photo (white background).
  5. Police Character Certificate (non-Criminal).
  6. Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
  7. Financial guarantee certificate (parents’ income certificate or bank Statement).
  8. Translation of Documents (if required).