Introduction

Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUTCM) was established in 1958, is one of the earliest universities of TCM in China. The University has an excellent learning environment with state of the art, a distinguished teaching faculty and staff of more than 3000 (including the two affiliated hospitals). It is highly regarded and respected around the world. TUTCM is divided into four areas of study: Medical, Science, Arts and Management. The University offers 18 PhD programs, 27 masters programs, 16 undergraduate programs and one post-doctoral fellowship. The Acupuncture & Moxibustion Science is a state-level Key program. At present time, there are over 7000 students enrolled in various programs in the University.

All three affiliated teaching hospitals are ranked First Class and national drug clinic research center have more than 2,000 beds and 16 clinical teaching and research offices. The First Teaching Hospital has been approved by the state as the largest Acupuncture & Moxibustion center in China, National Clinical Research Center of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Provincial Demonstration Hospital of TCM. The Second Teaching Hospital specializes in the Integration of TCM and Western Medicine, with treatment and research on Gynecology and Encephalopathy, and has a Research Center of TCM Rare Diseases. The two teaching hospitals are well equipped with modern facilities and doctors possess great skill in techniques. Both hospitals have excellent reputations and are trusted by the more than 6,000 out-patients whom they serve daily. They are important bases for clinical practice and have strong clinical teaching capacity.

Elementary Courses: Theories of TCM, Diagnostics in TCM, Chinese Materia Medica, Prescriptions of TCM, Normal Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Histology and Embryology, and etc. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Selected Readings of Internal Classics, Treatise on Febrile Disease Caused by Cold, Synopsis of Prescriptions of Golden Chamber, Exogenous Febrile Diseases, Different Academic Schools of TCM, Subjects of TCM, and etc.

Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina:
Local Anatomy of Acupuncture-points, Acupuncture Meridians and Collaterals, Acupuncture Points, Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Therapeutics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Experimental Acupuncture, Tuina (Chinese Massage), and etc.

Clinical Science of Integrated TCM & Western Medicine:
Pharmacology, Modern Internal Medicine, Modern Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emergencies, and etc.

Chinese Materia Medica:
Medicinal Plants, Herbal Appraisal, Herbal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Herbal Processing, Herbal Pharmacy, Herbal Analysis, and etc.

The International University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (IUTCM), authorized by the State Education Committee of the People’s Republic of China, was established in 1992 in TUTCM, and has become the national center for foreign students in TCM education. Each year there are over 1000 students from 20 countries and areas studying in the university. IUTCM has established cooperation with universities, research and medical institutions from more than 30 countries and enjoys a high reputation.

The Education Center of IUTCM provides a gracious environment, well equipped with modern facilities for teaching, accommodation, dining and entertainment. The living accommodations are superior and offer a choice of single or double rooms or private suites. There is a Journal and E-reading Room available for students in IUTCM.

(Source: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Admission Requirements

1. Teaching Language: Chinese
2. Fluent in Chinese Language
3. Senior High School Graduates, Those with Equivalent Degree or Above
4. Applicants who are senior high school graduates should attend the entrance exams held by TUTCM. Contents: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for foreign applicants