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Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) was established in 1956. The university is located in the scientific research and education zone of Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Pudong New District, covering an area of more than 500 acres, with complete teaching facilities and a beautiful environment. It was one of the first batches of Chinese medicine colleges and universities established in the country after the birth of New China. It is a Chinese medicine college jointly established by the Ministry of Education and the local government of high-level universities. Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) has nearly 1,300 faculty members, 3 academicians of two academics, 2 masters of Chinese medicine, 2 national famous Chinese medicines teacher, 69 Shanghai famous Chinese medicines teacher, and more than 700 senior experts and professors. Specialized Chinese medicine professionals, nearly 8,000 full-time students including 1235 short-term international students, and alumni in more than 60 countries and regions. The university has 15 undergraduate and junior college specialties, including traditional Chinese medicine, clinical undergraduate majors in Chinese and Western medicine, nursing, food hygiene, and nutrition & rehabilitation treatment majors in science, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, preventive medicine, etc. It has 3 first-level disciplines of traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese and western medicine, and 1 professional degree category (field) of Chinese medicine. Also, it has 5 first-level disciplines of Chinese medicine, Chinese pharmacy, integrated Chinese and Western medicine, history of science and technology, medical technology and 5 professional degree categories (fields) of master degree authorization points in Chinese medicine, Chinese pharmacy, nursing, translation, and public health. There are 3 Post-doctoral mobile stations, doctoral degree awards cover all Chinese medicine disciplines. There are also 8 continuing education majors and specialties. Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) has 4 national key disciplines: Chinese medicine surgery, Chinese pharmacy, Chinese medicine, internal medicine, and Chinese medicine orthopedics. It has 2 national key disciplines (cultivation): Chinese medicine medical history literature, acupuncture, and massage therapy. There are 38 key disciplines of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 4 peak plateau subjects in Shanghai. There are 1 Research Center for Modern Pharmaceutical Technology Engineering of the Ministry of Education, 3 Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education, 3 Shanghai Key Laboratories, 8 Key Research Offices of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2 National Clinical Research Bases of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Library of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) was founded in September 1956. There are more than 1 million books in the collection library. There are 2 dedicated ancient book libraries with an area of over 170 square meters. 36,663 volumes of ancient books are collected, including 6,196 volumes of 1110 rare books in special collections. The collection of books is mainly the engravings and manuscripts of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties related to Chinese medicine, including various versions of Japan and North Korea during the same period, as well as Chinese medicine books and teaching materials of various Chinese medicine schools during the Republic of China period. In June 2009, it was appraised as “National Key Book Protection Unit” and “Shanghai Key Book Protection Unit”. The Science and Technology Center of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) has undertaken 178 scientific research projects, including 23 national-level projects and 67 ministerial and municipal projects. It has won 11 scientific and technological achievement awards, 14 patent applications, Published 115 papers including 44 SCI papers, 4 new drug approvals, and 4 achievement transformations. 29 long-term toxicity tests for new drug development research have been completed. The international dormitory buildings are located in apartment 18-22, Lane 280, Huatuo Road; apartment 3-4, Lane 280, Huatuo Road & apartment 650, South Wanping Road. The first two buildings are about 400m from the main campus & the third one is about 17.5 km from the Pudong Campus but close to Longhua Hospital. All rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, air-conditioning, independent bathroom and desk. The single room has a big bed while a double room has 2 single beds. There is 1 public kitchen on each floor, 1 boiling water machine for every 4 floors, a laundry room for the whole building on Ground floor 1 with washing machines and dryers. Price varies upon using the facilities like water, electricity, and WIFI are at your own expense. Halal Muslim food, Western food, Chinese food all types of foods are available there.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the world ranking of this University?
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The Country rank of this University is 233 and the world rank is 2321.
Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?
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YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities
Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?
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No, Students don’t need the IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.
What Documents do I need to apply for this University?
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The primary documents a student need for applying this University are Notary stamped scan copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.
When my offer letter come after applying this University?
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Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks to come to an offer letter from any Chinese Universities after applying.
All Programs

Non-Degree Program

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Part-time Chinese Language ProgramNon-Degree1 Semester or more5,000 RMB per SemesterChinese
Full-time Chinese Language ProgramNon-Degree1 Semester or more9,000 RMB per SemesterChinese
Chinese Language Preparatory Program for TCMNon-Degree1 Semester or more11,000 RMB per SemesterChinese
International Acupuncture Introductory CourseNon-Degree3 Months21,500 RMB in TotalChinese
TCM Workshop for High-End ProfessionalsNon-Degree3 Weeks13,500 RMB in TotalChinese
Shanghai Summer SchoolNon Degree4 Weeks10,000 RMB in TotalChinese
Advanced Traditional Chinese MedicineNon Degree2 Years51,000 RMB per YearEnglish
Advanced  Acupuncture and TuinaNon Degree2 Years51,000 RMB per YearEnglish
Advanced AcupunctureNon Degree2 Years51,000 RMB per YearEnglish

Bachelor’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Clinical Integrative Chinese & Western MedicineBachelor5 Years42,000 RMB per YearEnglish
Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture)Bachelor5 Years42,000 RMB per YearEnglish

Master’s Program(Part-Time)

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Fundamentals of Integration of Chinese and Western MedicineMaster3-5 Years51,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Chinese Herbal FormulaeMaster3-5 Years51,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Chinese Materia MedicaMaster3-5 Years51,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Acupuncture, Moxibustion and TuinaMaster3-5 Years51,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Public HealthMaster3-5 Years51,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TranslatologyMaster3-5 Years51,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM External MedicineMaster3-5 Years51,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Integrated TCM and Western Medicine ClinicsMaster3-5 Years51,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English

Master’s Program(Full-Time):

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Fundamentals of Integration of Chinese and Western MedicineMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Chinese Herbal FormulaeMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Chinese Materia MedicaMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Acupuncture, Moxibustion and TuinaMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Public HealthMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
PharmacologyMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM DiagnosticsMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM Osteopathology and TraumatologyMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM Internal MedicineMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM GynecologyMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TranslatologyMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM External MedicineMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Integrated TCM and Western Medicine ClinicsMaster3-5 Years34,000 RMB/51,000 RMB per YearChinese/English

Doctoral Program(Part-Time):

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Fundamentals of Integration of Chinese and Western MedicineDoctoral3-5 Years60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Traditional Chinese Medicine FormulaDoctoral3-5 Years60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Acupuncture, Moxibustion and TuinaDoctoral3-5 Years60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Chinese Materia MedicaDoctoral3-5 Years60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM External MedicineDoctoral3-5 Years60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Integrated TCM and Western Medicine BasicsDoctoral3-5 Years60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English

Doctoral Program(Full-Time):

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Fundamentals of Integration of Chinese and Western MedicineDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Traditional Chinese Medicine FormulaDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Acupuncture, Moxibustion and TuinaDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Chinese Materia MedicaDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM External MedicineDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Integrated TCM and Western Medicine BasicsDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Integrated TCM and Western Medicine ClinicsDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM Osteopathology and TraumatologyDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM Internal MedicineDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
TCM External MedicineDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
PharmacologyDoctoral3-5 Years50,000 RMB/60,000 RMB per YearChinese/English
Fees Details

Expenses in Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree:  5,000 RMB – 51,000 RMB Per Year
  • Bachelor Degree:  42,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree(Part-time): 51,000 RMB – 60,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree(Full-time): 34,000 RMB – 51,000 RMB Per Year
  • Doctoral Degree(Part-time): 60,000 RMB Per Year
  • Doctoral Degree(Full-time): 50,000 RMB – 60,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee: 
  • Single Room 1600 RMB – 1200 RMB Per Month
  • Double Room 1400 RMB – 1000 RMB Per Month
  • Quadruple Room 800 RMB – 400 RMB Per Month
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB-2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 300 RMB – 800 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB-2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  5. Insurance: 800 RMB per year
  6. Residence permit: 400 – 800 RMB

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report.

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) is very easy.Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps.

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)
Passport
First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo
The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)
Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume
You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination
Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance
The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement
A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate
For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)
If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)
Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)
If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates
Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form
Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic.

Scholarship Information

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.  

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) takes the initiative to connect the national strategy and the construction of a science and technology innovation center with global influence as a university located in the core segment of Zhangjiang Science City. Taking advantage of existing disciplines and comprehensive advantages, it is brave to deepen the reform and promotion of Chinese medicine higher education. It leads to the important task of independent innovation of Chinese medicine and leading the development of Chinese medicine.

The university is a construction university of the Ministry of Education’s “Training Model Innovation Experimental Zone” and “Specialty Specialty”. The two disciplines of traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy were successfully selected into the list of national “double first-class” construction disciplines. In the fourth round of disciplinary evaluation results announced by the Ministry of Education, all three disciplines of Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and integrated Chinese and western medicine entered the highest level as the A+ file. This is the only university in the Chinese medicine hospital that has achieved 3 A+ subjects.

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) has established scientific research, medical research institutions, and international organizations with nearly 50 overseas universities, medical research institutions, and international organizations in 20 countries and regions. Teaching, medical and other cooperative relations have established the first Confucius Institute of Chinese Medicine in the United States, with two Sino-foreign cooperative education projects, namely the Sino-British Cooperation Pharmacy, nursing Sino-British cooperation project.

The scale of medical treatment and medical service capabilities of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) have been continuously improved. There are 8 affiliated hospitals, which basically cover all third-level TCM and integrated TCM hospitals in Shanghai. The affiliated hospital has a total construction area of approximately 670,000 square meters and a total number of beds of approximately 6,300. It serves approximately 17 million patients from all over the world each year. The university actively responds to the national “Belt and Road” initiative and has established overseas Chinese medicine centers in the Czech Republic, Malta, Morocco, the United States, and other countries to continuously promote the internationalization of Chinese medicine.

With the goal of building a world-class Chinese medicine university, the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) adheres to the school-running philosophy of “not emphasizing all its merits, emphasizing its merits, emphasizing its special features, and emphasizing its reputation”. After more than 60 years of construction and development, the university has become a teaching and scientific research strength and major disciplines are ranked among the leading Chinese medicine colleges and universities.

Today, the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中医药大学) closely focuses on the development of major strategic needs of the country and Shanghai, Actively, It connects with the reform of the national 13th five-year science and technology plan system, scientifically integrates advantages, deepens the intersection of chemistry and science. The university highlights contribution-oriented vigorously promote the cultivation of excellent scientific and technological talents and deepen the reform of scientific and technological management systems to create a healthy and technologically innovative environment.

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