Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM) is one of the four earliest established higher education institutions of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Since its founding in 1956, it has consistently been dedicated to the inheritance and innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned both domestically and internationally in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the university is distinguished by its profound academic heritage, outstanding teaching quality, and cutting-edge scientific research capabilities. As a comprehensive university of Traditional Chinese Medicine integrating medical treatment, education, and scientific research, SHUTCM has not only cultivated a large number of outstanding TCM professionals but has also made significant contributions to the modernization and internationalization of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The university boasts numerous national key disciplines and clinical research bases, with particular strengths in fields such as Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Tuina, and Chinese Materia Medica. Its affiliated hospitals, including Shuguang Hospital affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Longhua Hospital, are all top-tier domestic TCM clinical institutions, providing students with abundant opportunities for clinical practice. Furthermore, the university actively promotes integrated Chinese and Western medicine research, exploring the application of modern technology in TCM, and is dedicated to perfectly integrating traditional wisdom with modern science. SHUTCM's campus culture is vibrant, emphasizing the cultivation of students' innovative spirit and practical abilities. The university has established extensive international collaborations with numerous countries and regions worldwide, attracting a significant number of international students for study and exchange, thereby fostering a diverse and open academic environment. Here, students can not only systematically learn TCM theoretical knowledge but also personally experience the unique allure of Traditional Chinese Medicine, laying a solid foundation for becoming future leaders in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.