Medical university application deadlines

Who can apply

Pakistani/AJK citizens through HEC nomination; academic, age and HEC test criteria apply. School-leaving qualification for bachelor/one-tier master; relevant bachelor for nursing master. Competitive institutional entrance examinations.

Admission or programme requirements

Pakistan country matrix includes all four subject categories; host evidence: Debrecen medical/health participation, Pécs medical/dental examination rules and explicit nursing list, Szeged medicine and dentistry scholarship pages. Recheck exact course choices when next call opens. Debrecen official scholarship FAQ explicitly names Medicine and Dentistry as eligible one-tier programmes; Pakistan eligibility remains tied to the country matrix and applicable cycle.

Funding

HUF 43,700 / month

• Full tuition waiver
• HUF43700 monthly stipend for 12 months
• Dormitory place if available OR HUF40000 monthly housing contribution
• Statutory healthcare and supplemental insurance up to HUF65000 annually
• No application, entrance or admission fee for Debrecen scholarship admission process

Other conditions

Submit both Hungarian portal and HEC portal applications; HEC nomination and host admission required. Professional recognition is separate.

Deadline notes

HEC deadline 16:00 Pakistan time, earlier than Hungarian 14:00 CET deadline. Next opening announced for November 2026 by Debrecen, but exact date and Pakistan-specific 2027/28 call not verified. Szeged confirms 2027/28 medicine participation.

Who can apply

Non-Chinese high-school graduates under 30; HSK 3 or above. Eligible Pakistani applicants meet nationality rule.

Admission or programme requirements

Provider 2026 guide includes English-medium bachelors; official MBBS scholarship page explicitly names Fujian award (older 2024 page).

Funding

CNY 30,000 / year

• CNY 30,000 for one year

Other conditions

Upload signed scholarship form in admission portal. Nominees failing final approval remain liable for tuition.

Deadline notes

Closed 2026 guide. Programme record shows 2027 intake, for which funding eligibility is not yet fully verified.

Who can apply

Applicants from eligible OIC, Non-Aligned Movement and other named groups apply through the designated national authority.

Admission or programme requirements

The official call includes General Medicine and medical residency.

Other conditions

Pakistan is eligible through OIC membership; nomination is competitive.

Deadline notes

The 2026–27 national nomination deadline has passed.

Who can apply

Open to Pakistani and international applicants; foreign qualifications require IBCC equivalence.

Admission or programme requirements

HSSC pre-medical at least 70%; A-level B grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics, plus specified O-level subjects. See handbook for qualification-specific rules.

Entrance examinations

• AKU Admission Test
• MDCAT; overseas graduate MCAT substitution applies only to AKU test, not MDCAT

Language requirements

English competence required; working Urdu recommended.

Deadline notes

2026–27 cycle closed; future cycle not inferred.

Who can apply

Age 14–35 on January 1, 2027; Pakistan and overseas candidates eligible.

Admission or programme requirements

SSC science with Biology, Chemistry and Physics; HSSC pre-medical at least 50%, or IBCC equivalence.

Entrance examinations

• AKU admission test (English, mathematics/reasoning and science)
• Interview

Language requirements

Written and spoken English competence.

Deadline notes

Four academic years followed by mandatory one-year internship before licensure examination.

Who can apply

Merit-based sponsorship at university discretion.

Admission or programme requirements

BScN admission handbook expressly describes sponsorships for BScN candidates.

Deadline notes

Admission deadline; no separate application.

Who can apply

At least five joining students selected on merit and financial need.

Admission or programme requirements

MBBS handbook, Scholarships section explicitly specifies incoming MBBS students.

Deadline notes

Admission deadline, not a separate scholarship deadline.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold an ordinary non-Chinese passport, have completed high school, be under 25, and be at least 17 by 1 September 2026. Citizenship-history restrictions may apply.

Admission or programme requirements

The catalogue requires at least 70% in high-school maths, physics, chemistry and biology; the brochure uses “over 70%”. Borderline results require confirmation.

Entrance examinations

• CSCA Mathematics
• CSCA Chemistry
• Online interview

Language requirements

Accepted scores are IELTS 6.0 (each component at least 5.0), TOEFL 75 (each component at least 15), CAE 170 or Duolingo 100. Specified international qualifications may exempt applicants from providing an English certificate.

Deadline notes

2026 cycle closed; 2027 dates not verified.

Who can apply

International MBBS freshmen, including eligible Pakistani non-Chinese applicants; competitive top approximately 5%.

Admission or programme requirements

Award explicitly names new MBBS students at ZJU International School of Medicine; also advertised in 2026 MBBS prospectus.

Funding

CNY 20,000 / one time

• CNY 20,000 cash award

Other conditions

Tuition prepayment and timely registration required. Payment after registration; false information, failure to register/pay or early withdrawal can invalidate award.

Deadline notes

No separate scholarship deadline; linked MBBS admission deadline.

Who can apply

International applicants compete for full-fee places.

Admission or programme requirements

Eligible bachelor degree, GPA and GAMSAT or MCAT for international applicants.

Entrance examinations

• GAMSAT
• MCAT

Language requirements

Meet the university English-language requirements.

Deadline notes

International applications for 2027 closed on 18 June 2026.

Who can apply

Non-Chinese ordinary-passport applicants under 25 with completed high school; health and immigration requirements apply.

Admission or programme requirements

Applicants need a high-school GPA equivalent to 3/4, including biology, chemistry and maths/physics; alternatives are A-level subjects at C or above, or GED 600 with at least 150 in each component. Predicted grades are not accepted.

Entrance examinations

• CSCA Mathematics
• CSCA Chemistry
• Online interview

Language requirements

Accepted scores are IELTS 6 (each component at least 5), TOEFL 85 (each component at least 15) or Duolingo 115. Accepted English-medium schooling evidence or the native/official English-language route may also satisfy the requirement.

Deadline notes

2026 closed; no spring intake. Deadline timezone not explicitly stated.

Who can apply

Admitted self-funded international MBBS applicants, including eligible Pakistani nationals; amount depends on assessment.

Admission or programme requirements

2026 admissions FAQ expressly identifies self-funded MBBS applicants and universal freshman scholarship coverage.

Funding

CNY 5,000–34,000 / year

• Award from CNY 5,000 up to full annual tuition CNY 34,000

Other conditions

Deposit must be paid; scholarship credited after on-campus registration. Annual-rate wording does not establish multi-year renewal.

Deadline notes

No separate application; admission deadline applies.

Who can apply

Needy enrolled MBBS students, first through final year; no existing need-based scholarship; self-finance admissions excluded by HEC.

Admission or programme requirements

KEMU notice dated July 28, 2026 explicitly invites MBBS students in all years.

Funding

PKR 6,000 / month

• University tuition fee
• PKR6000 monthly stipend

Other conditions

Amount fields represent stipend, not total funding. University allocates limited slots after financial assessment.

Deadline notes

Extended deadline in official KEMU notice; no next round assumed.

Who can apply

EU and non-EU applicants compete for limited places through the national English-language route.

Admission or programme requirements

Eligible secondary qualification and the national admission procedure.

Entrance examinations

• IMAT

Language requirements

English-taught; verify enrolment and document rules.

Deadline notes

The 2026 IMAT date has passed; next cycle not announced.

Who can apply

International applicants are considered under HMS admissions rules; the US MD is graduate entry.

Admission or programme requirements

A prior degree, required premedical preparation, MCAT and AMCAS/HMS application requirements apply.

Entrance examinations

• MCAT
• AMCAS

Language requirements

English proficiency and academic preparation are assessed under HMS policy.

Deadline notes

AMCAS deadline passed for this cycle; verify the next timeline.

Who can apply

Foreign applicants apply through the university route and take the required entrance examinations.

Admission or programme requirements

Secondary qualification; Chemistry and language entrance tests apply to the published route.

Entrance examinations

• Chemistry
• Russian or English route assessment

Language requirements

English or Russian according to the selected track.

Deadline notes

Additional 2026 admission closed; verify the next cycle.

Who can apply

Punjab domicile for open merit; reserved overseas/foreign routes have distinct conditions and scholarship restrictions.

Admission or programme requirements

HSSC pre-medical or IBCC-equivalent minimum 60%; Biology and Chemistry with Physics or Mathematics.

Entrance examinations

• MDCAT 2026/2025/2024 minimum 55%; reserved overseas candidates may use permitted alternatives

Deadline notes

Prospectus: 17:00 October 30; schedule indicates open, but portal text simultaneously says closed. Confirm live acceptance; not represented as reliably open.

Who can apply

Candidate must hold Sindh domicile and PRC; 50% female/50% male seats. Foreign eligibility not established.

Admission or programme requirements

SSC science; HSSC pre-medical at least 50%; age 17–35.

Entrance examinations

• DUHS entrance test; date to be announced

Deadline notes

Dates read directly from official advertisement; closing time not stated.

Who can apply

Candidate must hold Sindh domicile and PRC; 50% female/50% male seats. Foreign eligibility not established.

Admission or programme requirements

Matric science/eligible arts; three-year RN diploma; one-year midwifery (male specialty alternative); one year clinical experience; valid PNC registration.

Entrance examinations

• DUHS entrance test; date to be announced

Deadline notes

Dates read directly from official advertisement; closing time not stated.

Who can apply

New full-fee international citizens of listed South Asian countries including Pakistan; valid conditional/unconditional AUT offer and academic merit required. Existing/prior AUT students excluded.

Admission or programme requirements

Regulations expressly cover any bachelor-level or higher non-doctoral programme of at least 120 points. BHSc Nursing is 360 points and MNSc 240 points, both within this scope; no nursing exclusion.

Funding

NZD 7,000–10,000 / first year only

• Tuition fee reduction

Other conditions

NZD 10000 for linked bachelor; NZD 7000 for linked master. Submit transcript/grade scale and offer with student ID. Fee credit follows unconditional acceptance and payment of remaining fees.

Deadline notes

Semester 1 2027 deadline 2026-11-22; Semester 2 deadline 2027-05-23. May close earlier when funds allocated. Exact time/timezone unstated. MNSc admission is already closed for 2027, so only an existing offer-holder could use this award for that intake.

Who can apply

Full-time research doctorate; supervisor/project matching and employer NOC required where applicable.

Admission or programme requirements

MBBS plus FCPS/MS/MPhil or equivalent; 18 years of education and minimum CGPA 3.0/4 or 60% in qualifying postgraduate award.

Entrance examinations

• AKU admission test
• HAT minimum 50% for shortlisted candidates

Language requirements

English competency assessed in admission test.

Deadline notes

Test January 30, 2027. No closing time or timezone published.

Who can apply

Full-time research doctorate; supervisor/project matching and employer NOC required where applicable.

Admission or programme requirements

MSN/MScN/MPhil Nursing, or BScN/Post-RN with relevant non-nursing master’s; 18-year equivalence, minimum CGPA 3.0/4 or 60%.

Entrance examinations

• AKU admission test
• HAT minimum 50% for shortlisted candidates

Language requirements

English competency assessed in admission test.

Deadline notes

Test January 30, 2027. No closing time or timezone published.

Who can apply

CUHK HKPFS awardees, including eligible Pakistani Nursing PhD entrants.

Admission or programme requirements

CUHK Nursing is HKPFS-eligible; Graduate School specifies supplements for its HKPFS awardees.

Other conditions

Supplement to HKPFS, not a second stipend. Lodging and hostel benefits governed by university terms.

Deadline notes

HKPFS initial application noon; CUHK full application 23:59.

Who can apply

New full-time PhD applicants of any nationality, including Pakistani nationals, at participating universities. Competitive academic/research/leadership assessment.

Admission or programme requirements

CUHK Nursing explicitly confirms HKPFS; PolyU Nursing links full-time research fellowship route, and RGC names both universities.

Funding

HKD 344,400 / year

• Stipend HKD 344,400/year
• Conference/research travel HKD 14,400/year
• Core RGC support up to three years

Other conditions

Initial RGC application obtains reference; submit full university application quoting it. Institutional supplements are separate linked records, not additional RGC awards.

Deadline notes

RGC initial application 12:00 noon; CUHK and PolyU full applications 23:59 same day.

Who can apply

Full-time PolyU HKPFS awardees, including eligible Pakistani Nursing PhD entrants.

Admission or programme requirements

Nursing research page links fellowship support; graduate-school terms apply to full-time PhD HKPFS awardees.

Other conditions

Supplement to HKPFS base award, not a duplicate stipend. PolyU fellowship schemes are mutually exclusive.

Deadline notes

RGC noon and PolyU 23:59.

Who can apply

Top four admitted candidates in each PhD stream; consideration starts at shortlisting.

Admission or programme requirements

2027–28 handbook includes Nursing and Clinical Sciences and awards top four candidates in each stream.

Other conditions

Employer/external-institution-supported students must pay tuition and source their stipend.

Deadline notes

Admission window; no separate scholarship deadline stated.

Who can apply

Non-local international route accepts Pakistani applicants who meet general and medical-faculty qualifications. Admission remains highly selective.

Admission or programme requirements

Examples: IB 42/45 with HL 6, 7, 7 including biology or chemistry; four A-level subjects excluding Chinese/EPQ, with biology or chemistry (both preferred). Pakistani HSSC medicine-specific equivalence not verified.

Entrance examinations

• Selection interview
• UCAT/MCAT optional supporting evidence

Language requirements

IELTS Academic 6.0 overall or other accepted international-admissions English qualification. IELTS Online, Indicator and One Skill Retake not accepted. Cantonese must be learned for clinical study; lack at entry is not itself disqualifying. Non-JUPAS applicants may receive a discretionary waiver of the Chinese-language admission requirement from the Faculty Dean; no separate waiver application is required.

Deadline notes

Regular-round deadline; no medicine advance-offer or extended deadline. Late consideration only if places available.

Who can apply

Outstanding non-local undergraduate applicants, including eligible Pakistanis; competitive merit assessment.

Admission or programme requirements

The medical faculty MBChB FAQ expressly confirms the scholarship route for local and non-local undergraduate students.

Funding

HKD 5,000

• Variable merit award, from HKD 5,000 to tuition and potentially living support

Deadline notes

No separate scholarship deadline; apply to MBChB by regular admission deadline.

Who can apply

International applicants accepted, including Pakistanis meeting academic/English requirements; research qualification, not pre-registration nursing.

Admission or programme requirements

Applicants need a recognised master’s degree or a qualifying honours bachelor’s degree, normally with second-class honours, a B average or equivalent. A 1,000-word English research proposal is required, and an interview may be requested. The full-time duration is 36 or 48 months, depending on the entry route.

Entrance examinations

• Interview if required

Language requirements

IELTS Academic 6.5; TOEFL 79/120 or 4.5/6; accepted English-medium degree or other graduate-school alternatives. Test validity two years.

Deadline notes

The listed deadline is for regular admission. For HKPFS, the initial application is due on 1 December 2026 at noon, and the full CUHK application is due at 23:59 the same day.

Who can apply

International research applicants, including Pakistanis; full-time route needed for listed fellowship. Not an initial nursing registration degree.

Admission or programme requirements

The three-year route normally requires a research master’s degree or MPhil and a bachelor’s degree. The four-year route requires a master’s degree plus a bachelor’s degree, or a first-class bachelor’s degree equivalent. A research proposal, CV and two referees are required.

Entrance examinations

• Interview if required

Language requirements

IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 unless accepted English-medium degree; test-centre single-attempt scores within two years.

Deadline notes

The listed deadline is for general nursing research admission. HKPFS deadlines are earlier: 1 December 2026 at noon for RGC and 23:59 for PolyU, both in Hong Kong time.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a non-Chinese passport and ordinarily be 18–30 by 1 September 2027. Applicants under 18 need guardian documentation. Scholarship age limits can be lower.

Admission or programme requirements

High-school diploma or expected graduation, academic transcripts and competitive review; no programme-specific numeric grade floor verified.

Entrance examinations

• CSCA Mathematics
• CSCA Physics or Chemistry
• Interview/written examination if required

Language requirements

Applicants need TOEFL 80, IELTS 6, a recognised equivalent, accepted English-medium high-school evidence or an official-language exemption. The 2027 CSCA table lists professional Chinese for medicine; its applicability to English-medium MBBS needs clarification.

Deadline notes

Self-funded deadline. General 2027 guide lists Apr 30 for Fujian/university scholarship applicants, but exact English-MBBS 2027 award eligibility needs confirmation.

Who can apply

Pakistan eligibility supported by SH country-subject matrix and host participation; admission remains competitive. Recheck next-cycle course availability.

Admission or programme requirements

High-school completion with strong sciences; detailed subject requirements apply.

Entrance examinations

• Medicine: written and oral biology, chemistry and English; scholarship exam cannot be repeated. Dentistry: biology/chemistry oral interview.

Language requirements

English B2; verify programme-specific accepted evidence and scholarship entrance examination requirements.

Deadline notes

Self-funded admission dates, not scholarship dates. SH 2026/27 is closed; next call details require rechecking. University publishes 23:59 CET on June 1; timezone label potentially inconsistent with summer daylight saving. Confirm directly.

Who can apply

Pakistan eligibility supported by SH country-subject matrix and host participation; admission remains competitive. Recheck next-cycle course availability.

Admission or programme requirements

Secondary-school leaving qualification and transcripts.

Language requirements

English B2 certificate required.

Deadline notes

Self-funded admission dates, not scholarship dates. SH 2026/27 is closed; next call details require rechecking.

Who can apply

Pakistan eligibility supported by SH country-subject matrix and host participation; admission remains competitive. Recheck next-cycle course availability.

Admission or programme requirements

Secondary-school leaving qualification and transcripts, with strong science preparation.

Entrance examinations

• Written and oral biology, chemistry, general and medical English.

Language requirements

English B2; English assessed in the programme entrance examination.

Deadline notes

Self-funded admission dates, not scholarship dates. SH 2026/27 is closed; next call details require rechecking.

Who can apply

Pakistan eligibility supported by SH country-subject matrix and host participation; admission remains competitive. Recheck next-cycle course availability.

Admission or programme requirements

Secondary-school leaving qualification and transcripts, with strong science preparation.

Entrance examinations

• Written and oral biology, chemistry, general and medical English.

Language requirements

English B2; English assessed in the programme entrance examination.

Deadline notes

Self-funded admission dates, not scholarship dates. SH 2026/27 is closed; next call details require rechecking.

Who can apply

Pakistan eligibility supported by SH country-subject matrix and host participation; admission remains competitive. Recheck next-cycle course availability.

Admission or programme requirements

Bachelor in Nursing.

Language requirements

English B2 certificate required.

Deadline notes

Self-funded admission dates, not scholarship dates. SH 2026/27 is closed; next call details require rechecking.

Who can apply

For qualified doctors/orthopaedic surgeons, including suitably qualified overseas/Pakistani applicants. Not an MBBS substitute, medical licence or guaranteed UK specialty training post.

Admission or programme requirements

MBChB or equivalent; normally MSOrth/DNB or equivalent specialist qualification and at least four years post-registration orthopaedic experience. CV and two clinical references required; GMC registration not required for admission.

Language requirements

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with each component 6.0; published alternative tests accepted.

Deadline notes

23:59 UK time; may close early if places are filled.

Who can apply

International-fee student, including Pakistan, with UK first-class degree equivalent and eligible full-time on-campus taught masters offer.

Admission or programme requirements

2027/8 key facts cover postgraduate taught masters in any faculty with tuition>=GBP 19900. MChOrth official page establishes full-time taught masters and 2027 tuitionGBP 24150. Undergraduate medicine exclusion is not applied to postgraduate scope.

Funding

GBP 3,000 / qualifying academic year

• Tuition fee reduction

Other conditions

Final qualification evidence verified by admissions. Cannot combine with VC, GEMS, Chevening or GREAT; fully sponsored students normally excluded. Eligible combined university funding limited to 50% tuition.

Deadline notes

23:59 UK time. This scholarship date is later than programme admission deadline 2027-08-06; it does not extend admission deadline.