Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM), located in the capital city of Beijing, operates three campuses: Liangxiang, Hepingjie, and Wangjing. It is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education, co-established with the National Health Commission, the National Administration of TCM, and the Beijing government.

BUCM focuses on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as its core discipline, while also offering programs in pharmacy, nursing, management, and more. As one of the first universities in China to offer postgraduate and doctoral degrees in TCM, it is a member of the prestigious “211 Project” and “985 Project Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform,” as well as a “Double First-Class” discipline university.

BUCM’s greatest strength lies in its top-ranked TCM disciplines. Its three flagship fields—Chinese Medicine, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, and Chinese Materia Medica—are designated as national “Double First-Class” disciplines, alongside 48 key disciplines recognized by the National Administration of TCM.

The university hosts numerous national-level research platforms, including international S&T cooperation bases and key laboratories of the Ministry of Education, driving cutting-edge research and clinical translation. With several affiliated top-tier hospitals, students gain extensive hands-on clinical experience.

BUCM boasts a distinguished faculty, including 3 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and 5 national TCM masters, with over 1,800 full-time teachers. The curriculum integrates classical TCM texts, modern medical sciences, and research methodologies, emphasizing both theory and practice.

The university offers 3 postdoctoral stations, 3 first-level doctoral programs, 7 master’s programs, and 15 undergraduate majors. Research is supported by state-level labs and centers, with breakthroughs in herbal medicine modernization, acupuncture mechanisms, and integrative medicine.

BUCM’s three campuses offer distinct experiences: Liangxiang is the main modern campus with smart classrooms, labs, a library, and sports facilities; Hepingjie is centrally located near affiliated hospitals for clinical training; Wangjing focuses on research and international exchange.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, internet, and private bathrooms. Multiple cafeterias serve Chinese, Western, and halal food. The university has several directly affiliated hospitals, allowing students to engage in real clinical practice.