Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine

Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine (YNUTCM) is located in Kunming, the spring-like capital of Yunnan Province. It is a university jointly established by the Yunnan Provincial Government and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the only undergraduate TCM institution in the province.

Founded in 1960, YNUTCM has pioneered ethnic medicine talent cultivation and overseas Chinese medicine higher education. It is authorized by the Ministry of Education to recommend outstanding graduates for postgraduate study without exams, and is designated as a National TCM Clinical Research Base, a National Education Informatization Pilot Unit, and a Yunnan Provincial TCM International Education Base.

YNUTCM's core strengths lie in ethnic medicine and overseas education. As the first university in China to cultivate ethnic medicine talents, it has deep expertise in Dai, Yi, and other minority medical systems, with leading courses and research.

It also pioneered TCM higher education abroad, establishing overseas teaching sites in multiple countries. Academically, the university holds 3 doctoral degree authorization points, 12 master's points, and 2 postdoctoral research stations.

YNUTCM boasts a highly qualified faculty of 870, including renowned TCM practitioners and ethnic medicine experts. It comprises 11 colleges and 2 general education departments, offering 23 undergraduate majors such as Chinese medicine, pharmacy, acupuncture, nursing, and rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary integration.

The curriculum balances theory and practice, featuring unique ethnic medicine courses. Research platforms include the National TCM Clinical Research Base, Yunnan TCM International Education Base, and multiple key laboratories.

YNUTCM has two campuses: Chenggong (main) and Baita, both conveniently located in or near Kunming city. The Chenggong campus features a beautiful, green environment blending traditional TCM culture with modern architecture.

Facilities include well-equipped classrooms, labs, a library, sports venues, and student dormitories with air conditioning and private bathrooms. The Baita campus is adjacent to Yunnan Provincial TCM Hospital, facilitating clinical training.