Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (ZCMU) is located in the picturesque city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is a provincial key university jointly established by the Zhejiang Provincial People's Government, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Ministry of Education.

Founded in 1953 as Zhejiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Advanced Studies School, it was renamed Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in 2006. As one of China's first institutions to recruit and train TCM postgraduates and grant doctoral degrees, ZCMU is a leader in TCM education.

ZCMU's flagship programs include Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, which are highly regarded both domestically and internationally. The university is a pilot institution for the national 'Excellent Doctor (TCM) Education and Training Plan' and boasts 4 first-level doctoral programs, 9 first-level master's programs, and 3 postdoctoral research stations.

Its affiliated hospital, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM, is a top-tier Grade 3A hospital with strong clinical expertise. ZCMU is also a member of Zhejiang's high-level university initiative and a founding member of the National TCM Digital Teaching Alliance.

The university has over 1,600 faculty members, including nationally renowned TCM experts and academic leaders. Its curriculum emphasizes TCM while integrating medicine, science, engineering, and management, with a strong focus on practical training.

Research platforms include the Zhejiang TCM Museum (the first comprehensive TCM museum in Zhejiang), the AAALAC-accredited Animal Experiment Research Center, and multiple provincial-level key laboratories. ZCMU has initiated the Yangtze River Delta TCM Higher Education Alliance and the National TCM Digital Teaching Alliance to promote innovation and internationalization.

ZCMU has two campuses, Binwen and Fuchun, covering over 1,500 mu (about 100 hectares). Binwen Campus is located in the Binjiang Higher Education Zone with modern facilities and convenient transportation, while Fuchun Campus offers a scenic environment with spacious classrooms, advanced labs, and comfortable dormitories.

The campus houses the Zhejiang TCM Museum, showcasing the history of TCM. Living conditions are excellent, with multiple dining halls, sports venues, and a library, providing a supportive environment for study and life.