Harbin Medical University Admission Notice for the 2026 Graduate Scholarship Programs

Harbin Medical University (HMU), located in Harbin—the "Ice City" in northern China—is a prestigious medical institution with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Founded in 1926 by Dr. Wu Lien-teh, a pioneer of modern medicine in China, the university has upheld his spirit of “patriotism, self-improvement, entrepreneurship, and dedication to education,” while carrying forward the honorable tradition of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army Medical School: “politically firm, technically excellent.” Adhering to its motto, “upright as straightened wood; erudite in medicine,” HMU has continuously enhanced its comprehensive strength and evolved into a large-scale, distinctive higher medical education institution.

As a co-built institution by the Heilongjiang Provincial Government, the National Health Commission, and the Ministry of Education, and as the leading Chinese institution of the Association of Sino-Russian Medical Universities (ASRMU), HMU has achieved remarkable success in international student education. Since 1997, it has been among the first 30 universities approved by the Ministry of Education to enroll international students in undergraduate clinical medicine programs taught in English. In 2012, the College of International Education was established to centrally manage international student training. The university has passed the “Special Inspection on Clinical Medicine Programs Taught in English for International Students” and obtained quality certification from the Ministry of Education for international education. In 2024, HMU became the first university in China to simultaneously pass both the Ministry of Education's Quality Certification for Higher Education of International Students and the Quality Certification for Undergraduate Clinical Medicine Education (English-taught).

Currently, HMU educates international students from over 60 countries at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Its graduates have significantly outperformed peers from similar institutions in overseas physician licensing exams. HMU degrees are recognized by authoritative bodies such as the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), contributing outstanding talents to global healthcare.

To implement the spirit of the National Education Conference and the strategic deployment of the Outline for Building a Strong Education Nation, accelerate the development of China’s northern gateway for educational openness, and support the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, we are now launching the recruitment for the 2026 Graduate Scholarship Program, inviting your esteemed institutions to recommend qualified candidates.

I. Scholarship Programs

II. Application Requirements

(1) Eligibility Criteria

Master’s Applicants:

• Not a      citizen of the People’s Republic of China;

• Hold      a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with excellent academic performance;

• Age      must not exceed 35 years old at the time of application.

Doctoral Applicants:

• Not a      citizen of the People’s Republic of China;

• Hold      a master’s degree or equivalent, with excellent academic performance;

• Age      must not exceed 40 years old at the time of application.

Special Notes:

1. Ethnic Chinese applicants who      hold foreign citizenship (including former Chinese citizens who have      acquired foreign nationality) must undergo nationality pre-review by our      university during admission and verification by Chinese public security      exit-entry authorities. Failure to pass will result in automatic      disqualification from enrollment and registration.

2. According to Article 5 of the      Nationality Law of the People’s      Republic of China, individuals born abroad with foreign nationality      whose parents are both or one Chinese citizen residing abroad do not      possess Chinese nationality. Such applicants must additionally provide:

• A       valid foreign passport with at least four years of remaining validity;

• Proof of actual residence       abroad for no less than two years within the past four years (as of March       30, 2026), calculated at one year per nine months of stay, based on       entry-exit stamps in the passport.

(2) Application Period

November 1, 2025 – March 5, 2026
(Late applications will not be accepted.)

(3) Application Procedure

Log in to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Online Application System:
https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login

• Select      Type B scholarship program

• Enter      University Code: 10226 (Harbin Medical University)

Complete and submit accurate personal information and required documents online. Keep your phone active and regularly check your application account and email, as our admissions office may contact you at any time.

(4) Required Documents

All materials must be uploaded in Chinese or English truthfully:

1. Scanned      copy of passport bio-data page

2. Bachelor’s/Master’s      Degree Certificate(s):

• Must       be certified by the issuing country’s Ministry of Education or Ministry       of Foreign Affairs

• Current students should       upload an official Certificate of Expected Graduation; final       degree certificate must be submitted before enrollment

• Originals       must be presented upon arrival for verification

3. Academic      Transcripts:

• Doctoral applicants:       complete transcripts from both bachelor’s and master’s studies

• Master’s       applicants: complete transcript from bachelor’s study

4. Study      or Research Plan (minimum 1,000 words, in Chinese or English)

5. Two Letters of      Recommendation: signed by professors or associate professors (in Chinese      or English)

6. Proof      of Language Proficiency:

• TOEFL       ≥ 70 OR IELTS (Academic) ≥ 6.0

• Exemption available if       previous degree was fully taught in English: submit a Medium of       Instruction Certificate issued by your school

• Native       English speakers are exempted

7. Physical      Examination Report

8. Certificate of No Criminal      Record: issued by local police authority, valid within 6 months of      submission date

9. Supervisor Acceptance Letter:      must be uploaded under the "Pre-admission" section      in the CSC system (see Attachment 1)

10. Other Supporting Documents:      financial proof, competition awards, community service records, etc., can      be uploaded under "Other Supporting Materials"

Important Notes on Documentation:

• The Postgraduate      Supervisor Directory can be found in attachment.
       Candidates may use this to select supervisors and obtain acceptance      letters.

• Ensure all information and      documents are complete and authentic. Incomplete or inaccurate submissions      will not be processed.

• Non-Chinese/English documents      must include notarized translations. It is recommended to have      them notarized at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country.

• Normally, hard copies are not      required. However, HMU reserves the right to request original documents      for verification. All submitted materials will not be returned regardless      of outcome.

(5) Available Majors

Please refer to Attachment: Harbin Medical University Postgraduate Programs for details.

(6) Evaluation and Nomination

• The      College of International Education will organize expert interviews for      eligible applicants.

• Based on evaluation results,      HMU will recommend scholarship candidates to the China Scholarship Council      (CSC).

• Final awardees will be      confirmed by CSC and receive full funding for their studies in China.

(7) Admission and Notification

• After receiving the final      approval from CSC, HMU will notify successful applicants and mail the      admission package.

• Scholarship recipients may      not change their host university, major, or duration of study.

• All scholarship students must      register on campus before September 30, 2026; late arrivals      will forfeit the scholarship.

• CSC scholarship holders cannot      concurrently receive other scholarships funded by Chinese      government entities (except one-time awards or honorary prizes).

• Upon registration, new      students must present:

• Admission Notice

• JW201 Visa Application Form       (electronic version acceptable)

• Foreigner Physical       Examination Record

• Original highest diploma       (with notarized translation if not in Chinese/English)

• All documents will be      rechecked upon arrival. Failure to meet requirements will lead to      cancellation of scholarship status.

III. Candidate Recommendation & Follow-up Services

(1) How to Recommend Students

We kindly ask your institution to collect interested students’ information and contact our admissions officers:

• Contact      1: Kurashova      Natalia
       Telegram: +86 18645122366
       WeChat: 18645122366

• Contact      2: Yan      Liu
       Telegram & MAX: +79245225588
       WeChat: 15546697277

• Contact      3: Yang      Hai
       Tel: +86 (0)451-87086250
       Email: cie@ems.hrbmu.edu.cn

(2) Pre-application Support Services

For students recommended by your institution, we will create dedicated guidance groups offering:

• Assistance in preparing application      materials (including tips on contacting supervisors and notarization      procedures)

• Training sessions on using      the CSC online system (live webinars on form-filling guidelines and common      issues)

Real-time Q&A support regarding scholarship policies and program selection

Attachment 1: Harbin Medical University Postgraduate Programs (Postgraduate Major Catalog)