Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM) is located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong, Shanghai. As a national “Double First-Class” discipline university jointly supported by the Ministry of Education, the National Administration of TCM, and the Shanghai government, SHUTCM is one of China’s first four TCM colleges founded in 1956.

Over the past seven decades, it has evolved into a world-class institution integrating TCM education, research, and clinical practice. The university is a Chinese Government Scholarship institution and a member of the World-Class TCM University Construction Alliance, with partnerships across 30+ countries.

SHUTCM’s core strengths lie in its prestigious TCM programs and extensive clinical network. Its flagship disciplines—Chinese Medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, and Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine—are recognized as national “Double First-Class” disciplines.

The university holds three doctoral degree authorization points, six master’s programs, and three postdoctoral stations, ranking among the top TCM institutions in China. Its nine affiliated hospitals (including Longhua and Shuguang) are all top-tier Grade-A tertiary hospitals, providing unparalleled clinical training.

SHUTCM boasts a distinguished faculty including national TCM masters, renowned physicians, and international professors. The curriculum integrates classical texts like Huangdi Neijing with modern medical sciences, and offers full English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programs.

Research platforms include the Shanghai Research Institute of TCM and national clinical research bases, with breakthroughs in herbal formula mechanisms, acupuncture analgesia, and AI-assisted TCM diagnosis. The university collaborates with Harvard, Oxford, and other top institutions on joint projects.

SHUTCM’s main campus in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park blends traditional Chinese architecture with modern facilities. It features smart classrooms, virtual simulation labs, a herbarium, and a library with extensive TCM collections.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and high-speed internet. Multiple canteens serve nutritious meals, including halal options. Sports facilities include a gym, swimming pool, football field, and fitness center.