Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine

Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine (SUCM) is located in Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, China. It is a key university jointly established by the Shaanxi Provincial Government and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Its predecessor, the Northwest Chinese Medicine Advanced School, was founded in 1952. The university moved to Xianyang in 1961 and was renamed Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine in 2015. As one of the first Chinese universities approved to admit international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan (since 1990), SUCM has cultivated a vibrant international atmosphere.

SUCM is renowned in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. It was one of the eight key TCM colleges designated in 1978 and among the first master's degree-granting institutions in 1981. The university offers 5 first-level master's degree programs, 6 professional master's categories, and 1 doctoral professional degree program.

Its flagship majors include Chinese Medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, and Acupuncture & Tuina, with Chinese Medicine and Chinese Materia Medica recognized as national first-class programs. SUCM has a strong reputation in clinical TCM, herbal medicine research, and acupuncture.

SUCM has a strong faculty with 1,204 full-time teachers and over 5,000 staff (including affiliated hospitals), many of whom are nationally recognized TCM experts and academic leaders. The curriculum blends classical TCM theory with modern science, offering 26 undergraduate programs in TCM, pharmacy, acupuncture, rehabilitation, nursing, and more.

Research platforms include several provincial key laboratories and centers, such as the Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resource Development. The university collaborates with domestic and international institutions for joint programs and academic exchanges, providing bilingual courses and clinical internships for international students.

SUCM has two campuses, north and south, with a pleasant environment combining classical and modern architecture. The north campus is in downtown Xianyang with convenient transportation; the south campus features newer facilities including modern classrooms, a library, labs, and a gymnasium.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, internet, and private bathrooms. Canteens offer diverse Chinese and Western food. The campus houses a TCM museum, a medicinal herb garden, and a standardized clinical skills training center for hands-on learning.