Requirements
Entrance exam subjects and minimum scores for bachelor's and associate programmes (Ulaanbaatar and each branch school), the skills test and other routes of admission.
Thresholds and exam subjects
Minimum scores for the 2026–2027 academic year. In each group the higher-scoring subject counts.
Bachelor's · 20
| Programme | Exam 1 | Min. | Exam 2 | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | Chemistry, Mathematics | 490 | Biology, Physics | 490 |
| Doctor of Traditional Medicine | Chemistry, Mathematics | 440 | Biology, Physics | 490 |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery | Chemistry, Mathematics | 490 | Biology, Physics | 490 |
| Biomedical Scientist* | Chemistry, Mathematics | 490 | Biology, Physics | 490 |
| Public Health Specialist** | Biology, English | 490 | Chemistry, Social studies | 490 |
| Pharmacist | Chemistry, Mathematics | 490 | Biology, Physics | 490 |
| Paediatrician | Chemistry, Mathematics | 490 | Biology, Physics | 490 |
| Acupuncture and moxibustion doctor | Chemistry, Mathematics | 440 | Biology, Physics | 450 |
| Hygienist and epidemiologist | Chemistry, English | 490 | Social studies, Biology | 440 |
| Health Informatician* | Mathematics, Physics | 490 | Social studies, English | 450 |
| Health Social Worker** | Social studies, English | 490 | Mongolian, Mathematics | 490 |
| Traditional Medicine Therapist | Chemistry, Mathematics | 440 | Biology, English | 440 |
| Occupational safety and health | Mathematics, Biology | 490 | Mongolian, Social studies | 440 |
| Clinical Nutritionist | Chemistry, Mathematics | 440 | Biology, Social studies | 410 |
| Health economist | Mathematics | 490 | Social studies, English | 490 |
| Nurse** | Chemistry, Biology | 430 | Skills test | 450 |
| Midwife** | Chemistry, Biology | 430 | Skills test | 450 |
| Physiotherapist** | Chemistry, Biology | 440 | Skills test | 490 |
| Occupational Therapist** | Chemistry, Biology | 440 | Skills test | 490 |
| Speech Therapist | Chemistry, English | 440 | Skills test | 490 |
Associate · 8
| Programme | Exam 1 | Min. | Exam 2 | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Imaging Technician** | Chemistry, Mathematics | 440 | Biology, Physics | 440 |
| Medical equipment technician* | Mathematics, Physics | 490 | Social studies, English | 450 |
| Dental Hygienist** | Chemistry, Biology | 490 | Skills test | 490 |
| Laboratory Technician** | Chemistry, Biology | 410 | Skills test | 450 |
| Pharmacy Technician** | Chemistry, Biology | 410 | Skills test | 410 |
| Nurse** | Chemistry, Biology | 410 | Skills test | 450 |
| Dental Technician | Chemistry, Mathematics | 490 | Skills test | 490 |
| Traditional Medicine Nurse | Chemistry, Biology | 410 | Skills test | 410 |
* Priority programme · ** In-demand programme
Skills test
Programmes with a skills test set a biology test scored out of 100; 60 or more is a pass. The test is taken in the admission.mnums.edu.mn system and converted to the exam scale as follows:
| Test score | Scaled score |
|---|---|
| 0–59.9 | 200–479 |
| 60–64.9 | 480–519 |
| 65–69.9 | 520–559 |
| 70–74.9 | 560–599 |
| 75–79.9 | 600–639 |
| 80–84.9 | 640–679 |
| 85–89.9 | 680–719 |
| 90–94.9 | 720–759 |
| 95–100 | 760–800 |
Other routes
The following may be admitted without a general entrance exam score (clause 4.7):
- Holders of a higher-education diploma (GPA 2.8 or higher).
- Associate degree holders, into a bachelor's programme in the same field (GPA 2.8 or higher).
- Holders of a bachelor's, associate or technical qualification, into associate programmes regardless of GPA.
- Applicants whose internationally recognised exam results have an EEC equivalence certificate.
- Top place-winners of international or national subject olympiads recognised by the education ministry.
Up to 5 applicants with outstanding sports or arts achievements who meet the programme's threshold may be admitted, ranked by achievement. Students admitted to the medical doctor programme can join the English-taught track through an English exam in August (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70 or TOEIC 600 can count).
Master's, doctoral and postgraduate training
- Master's programmes require a bachelor's degree and doctoral programmes a master's degree; applicants sit a subject exam and an English exam. Master's → · Doctoral →
- Residency requires a bachelor's diploma; specialisation an associate or bachelor's diploma and a residency diploma; continuing education a diploma and licence in the field. Applicants who score above 60 in the theory exam are admitted within the quota. Postgraduate training →
Source: MNUMS admission regulation, president's order A/136 of 15 May 2026, 2026–2027 academic year · original (PDF)