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University-Affiliated Hospitals in China

University-affiliated hospitals are teaching hospitals of medical universities in China, combining patient care with academic departments, research and registered clinical trials.

31 hospitals across 8 cities that Horcare helps international patients access · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Horcare is a coordination service, not a medical provider. Hospital credentials are public designations, not Horcare endorsements; clinical decisions and eligibility belong to the treating hospital.

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What "University-affiliated" means

Most of China's leading hospitals are affiliated with a medical university: they train doctors, run research programs and host academic specialist departments. Many of the hospitals international patients ask about carry their university's name.

In practice, affiliation usually means multidisciplinary teams (MDT) that review complex cases together, access to registered clinical trials, and senior specialists who also teach.

Why a university-affiliated credential matters

For complex or rare conditions, a teaching hospital is more likely to offer multidisciplinary review and newer treatment options within approved or registered frameworks.

What it does not guarantee

Affiliation is about structure, not a quality score. Clinical trials have strict eligibility rules, decided by the hospital and the trial protocol.

University-affiliated hospitals we help patients access

Listed by city, then A–Z. Not a ranking.

Beijing

Beijing Anzhen Hospital

北京安贞医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Respiratory & Thoracic

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Beijing

Beijing Children's Hospital

北京儿童医院

  • Grade 3A
  • National medical center
  • Children's hospital

Key specialties: Pediatrics · Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T

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Beijing

Beijing Tiantan Hospital

北京天坛医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Neurology & Neurosurgery

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Beijing

Fuwai Hospital

阜外医院

  • Grade 3A
  • National medical center

Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Pediatrics

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Beijing

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

北京协和医院

  • Grade 3A
  • International department

Key specialties: Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

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Beijing

Peking University Third Hospital

北京大学第三医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Orthopedics & Spine · Oncology · Health Check-Up

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Shanghai

Huashan Hospital, Fudan University

复旦大学附属华山医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Neurology & Neurosurgery · Health Check-Up

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Shanghai

Renji Hospital

上海仁济医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Nephrology & Urology

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Shanghai

Ruijin Hospital

上海瑞金医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Hematology & CAR-T · Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

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Shanghai

Shanghai Children's Medical Center

上海儿童医学中心

  • Grade 3A
  • Children's hospital

Key specialties: Pediatrics · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Hematology & CAR-T

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Shanghai

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

复旦大学附属中山医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Oncology

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Guangzhou

Nanfang Hospital

南方医科大学南方医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Nephrology & Urology

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Guangzhou

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center

中山大学中山眼科中心

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Ophthalmology

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Chengdu

West China Hospital, Sichuan University

四川大学华西医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery

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Hangzhou

Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University

浙江大学医学院附属第二医院

  • Grade 3A
  • JCI accredited
  • International department

Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery · Oncology

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Hangzhou

Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

浙江大学医学院附属邵逸夫医院

  • Grade 3A
  • JCI accredited
  • International department

Key specialties: Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Orthopedics & Spine · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

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Wuhan

Tongji Hospital

华中科技大学同济医学院附属同济医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T · Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Wuhan

Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College

华中科技大学同济医学院附属协和医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

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Not sure which one fits? Ask about these hospitals in a free case review.

Where university-affiliated hospitals are located

Most university-affiliated hospitals we help patients access are in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Beijing8 University-affiliated hospitals
  • Shanghai9 University-affiliated hospitals
  • Guangzhou4 University-affiliated hospitals
  • Chengdu2 University-affiliated hospitals
  • Hangzhou3 University-affiliated hospitals
  • Wuhan2 University-affiliated hospitals
  • Shenzhen1 University-affiliated hospital
  • Hefei2 University-affiliated hospitals

Hospital credentials explained

Each credential answers a different question. None of them, on its own, tells you which department is right for your diagnosis.

CredentialWho grants itWhat it signalsWhat it does not guarantee
Grade 3A National and provincial health authoritiesLarge tertiary referral hospital in the top bandThat every department is equally strong
National medical center National Health CommissionNational lead institution for one specialtyStrength outside that specialty
University-affiliated A medical universityTeaching, research, multidisciplinary teamsAccess to any particular trial or treatment
International department The hospital itselfDedicated services for foreign patientsA separate medical team or the same pricing as general wards
JCI accredited Joint Commission InternationalAn international quality and safety standardClinical superiority over national Grade 3A hospitals

Why a credential is not enough

The department and the specialist matter more than a hospital's overall fame. A university-affiliated hospital may not be the strongest choice for a given condition.

Horcare matches in order: diagnosis → specialty → departments with relevant experience → the hospital decides eligibility. Start from the specialty index, for example oncology, or advanced options such as CAR-T therapy (approved products or registered trials only; eligibility is decided by the hospital) and proton therapy.

How fees work

  • The initial case review is free.
  • Hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no Horcare markup.
  • Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work.

Personal reply within 24 hours; initial assessment within 72 hours. How payment works.

Treatments commonly accessed at university-affiliated hospitals

CAR-T Therapy in China

Stay
Often 6–10 weeks near the hospital in total; the hospital confirms the schedule
Cost
RMB 0.999–1.29 million list price for the CAR-T product, per infusion (about US$140,000–181,000) (indicative, confirmed by the hospital's quote)

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Proton and Heavy Ion Therapy in China

Stay
Often 5–8 weeks including planning and the treatment course
Cost
RMB 278,000 treatment fee per course at the Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center; reported average total in-hospital cost about RMB 330,000 (indicative, confirmed by the hospital's quote)

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Lung Cancer Surgery in China

Stay
Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Liver Cancer Treatment in China

Stay
Often 2–4 weeks depending on the treatment chosen
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Breast Cancer Surgery in China

Stay
Often 2–3 weeks for surgery and early recovery
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

What does university-affiliated mean for a hospital in China?

It means the hospital is a teaching hospital of a medical university, with academic departments, research and training. Many of China's leading Grade 3A hospitals are university-affiliated.

Can international patients join clinical trials at these hospitals?

Some trials accept international patients, but eligibility is set by the trial protocol and decided by the hospital. Only registered clinical trials are relevant; no outcome is promised.

Do university hospitals offer multidisciplinary review?

Many do. Multidisciplinary teams (MDT) bring several departments together to review complex cases. A coordinator can ask whether an MDT review is possible for your case.

Which is the best hospital in China for my condition?

Horcare does not rank hospitals. Matching is specialty-first: the right department for your diagnosis matters more than a hospital's credential or fame, and the hospital decides eligibility. A free case review gives you options for your case.

What is a JCI-accredited hospital, and is it better than Grade 3A?

JCI accreditation is a voluntary international quality standard from Joint Commission International. A few Chinese hospitals hold it, while most leading public hospitals rely on the national Grade 3A system. Neither tells you which department is best for your condition.

Not sure which university-affiliated hospital fits your diagnosis?

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