The Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) is a public medical university in Ulaanbaatar with 14,200 students, eight constituent schools and four regional branch schools.[1] It was founded in 1942 as the Faculty of Medicine of the National University of Mongolia.[1]
The School of Medicine’s admission page lists an annual tuition fee of USD 2,990 and a USD 50 registration fee; the page names no academic year.[2] MNUMS runs an English Medical Program in which all courses are taught in English.[3] Applicants who will study in Mongolian need basic Mongolian.[2]
Key facts
| Official name | Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, MNUMS (Анагаахын Шинжлэх Ухааны Үндэсний Их Сургууль)[4] |
| Location | S. Zorig Street, P.O. Box 48/111, Ulaanbaatar 14210[1] |
| Type | Public medical university[4] |
| Founded | 1942, as the Faculty of Medicine of the National University of Mongolia, with 4 departments and 34 students[1] |
| Students | 14,200[1] |
| Faculty with a doctorate | 51%[1] |
| Schools | 8 constituent schools and 4 regional branch schools[1] |
| Programmes | 27 programmes across seven schools on the English programme page; 16 nationally accredited programmes named on the history page[5] |
| International accreditation | 7 programmes with international accreditation or approval (ASIIN, APHEA, ACQUIN, WFOT)[1] |
| English Medical Program | All courses in English; over 140 students from Korea, Canada, Russia, Japan and Mongolia[3] |
| Medical Doctor, Doctor of Dental Surgery | 6 years[5] |
| Tuition, School of Medicine (year not stated) | USD 2,990 a year[2] |
| Registration fee | USD 50[2] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Could not be confirmed |
| Official website | mnums.edu.mn |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 10 November 2026.
About the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
MNUMS began in 1942 as the Faculty of Medicine of the National University of Mongolia. In 1962, 1967 and 1969 branch medical schools in Govi-Altai, Darkhan-Uul and Dornogovi provinces became independent institutions.[1] The university says it has trained 93.4% of Mongolia’s doctors, nurses and other health professionals.[1]
It has eight constituent schools and four regional branch schools. Named schools include Biomedicine, Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Nursing and the International School of Mongolian Medicine.[1] Wikipedia lists the main campus in the Sukhbaatar district of Ulaanbaatar and further campuses in Sainshand, Altai and Darkhan.[4]
It was formerly called the Health Sciences University of Mongolia.[4]
How is MNUMS ranked?
We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position: QS blocks automated access to its tables and none of the pages we read states one. The university’s history page gives “a position of 1,169 in the world university ranking” but does not name the ranking or its year, so we do not treat it as a QS or THE result.[1] Rankings differ by publisher and year. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at MNUMS?
The English programme page lists 27 programmes across seven schools, with associate degrees taking 3 years, bachelor’s programmes 4 to 6 years, and the Medical Doctor and Doctor of Dental Surgery programmes 6 years.[5] Programmes named on the university’s history page include biomedicine, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, midwifery, dental hygiene and traditional medicine therapy.[1]
The English Medical Program (School of Medicine) teaches an MBBS curriculum in blocks, all courses in English, and clinical training can begin in the third year. A “2+4” joint programme with George Mason University is described as two years of preclinical and four years of clinical education, 186 credits in total.[3]
How much does MNUMS cost?
The School of Medicine’s admission page lists an annual tuition fee of USD 2,990 and a USD 50 registration fee.[2] The page names no academic year and does not say whether the amount applies to every programme, so confirm it with the university.
The English programme page and the 2026–2027 admission regulation do not state tuition.[5][6] Students pay their own visa costs.[2] For living costs, see our Mongolia guide.
How do you apply to MNUMS?
The School of Medicine’s admission page sets these requirements for international applicants:[2]
- High school certificate or diploma, and an age of at least 18
- Basic Mongolian with a certificate, or a Mongolian language course at MNUMS of 3 months, 6 months or 1 year
- Application form, a personal statement of up to 500 words, a photo taken in the last 6 months and a passport or ID valid for at least 3 years
- A Mongolian or English language test certificate and the USD 50 registration fee
You register online at burtgel.mnums.edu.mn, and the school reviews each international applicant individually. A Mongolian language exam applies to those who want to study in Mongolian.[2]
A student visa is tied to the contract with MNUMS and can take up to 12 weeks to process, so apply early. Students may not work part-time on the student visa.[2] We give no deadlines because they change each year; check the call for admission on the school’s page.
Which language level do you need?
To study in Mongolian you need basic Mongolian with a certificate, or you complete an MNUMS Mongolian language programme first. A language test such as TOEFL iBT or IELTS may be accepted in place of the Mongolian requirement.[2]
For the English-taught Medical Doctor track, the 2026–2027 admission regulation (rector’s order A/136 of 15 May 2026) says applicants sit an English exam in August, and that IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70 or TOEIC 600 can count.[6] Master’s and doctoral applicants sit an English exam alongside a subject exam.[6]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences public?
Wikipedia describes it as a public medical university.[4]
Can I study medicine in English at MNUMS?
Yes. The English Medical Program teaches all courses in English and has over 140 students from several countries.[3]
How much is tuition at MNUMS?
The School of Medicine’s admission page lists USD 2,990 a year plus a USD 50 registration fee, without naming an academic year.[2]
Do I need to speak Mongolian?
How do I apply as an international student?
Register at burtgel.mnums.edu.mn with the documents listed on the School of Medicine’s admission page.[2]
More about studying in Mongolia
- Mongolia: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Mongolia
- Mongolian University of Science and Technology
- National University of Mongolia
- University of the Humanities
Sources
[1] MNUMS: About the university (page without a date; key figures sourced to an “MNUMS presentation, October 2026”)
[2] MNUMS School of Medicine: Admission (page without a date; footer 2026)
[3] MNUMS School of Medicine: English Medical Program (page without a date; footer 2026)
[4] Wikipedia: Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (type, former name and campuses; page last edited 16 Oct 2026)
[5] MNUMS: English programmes (page without a date; footer 2026)
[6] MNUMS: Admission requirements 2026–2027 (regulation: rector’s order A/136 of 15 May 2026; page without a date)
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