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Dean’s Greeting

We feel greatly honored to have your interest in getting to know the International Education College, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine through internet.


As one of the first four TCM colleges across China, the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is oriented at research, specialty and openness. Currently, approximately 10,000 students are studying here, including about 1,200 long-term international students from over 40 countries at the International Education College. Additionally, nearly 1,000 international students come for short-term study or clinical internship. The College offer interpreters speaking English, French, Japanese and Korean.


You have numerous reasons to choose to join us. First, Chinese medicine is rooted in Chinese wisdom and can benefit human health. Second, we have rich experience in international education and ISO-certified quality assurance. Third, we have well-qualified teaching staff, including distinguished professors in Shanghai and across China, distinguished TCM physicians and excellent teachers. Fourth, we offer a variety of courses including national quality course, Shanghai quality course, a set of class lectures produced in high-quality video, readings of TCM classics and courses on profound Chinese culture. Last but not least, the University has top level tertiary hospitals for clinical practice. Academic foundation, teaching resource and efficient managementcan meet your demand for TCM study and help to solve problems or issues in your life and study.


We believe our education service will contribute to internationalization of TCM and fulfill your dream.


We look forward to sharing our inspiration with you. We are ready to welcome you!