Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture)

Bachelor

Entry Requirements

High school graduation or higher education background.
Requirements for English language.
(a)Studied courses taught in English language and transcripts required.
(b)>90 of TOEFL or >6 of IELTS (non-native English speakers).
Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan must hold a valid foreign citizenship for no less than 4 years and a record of residency in the country for no less than 2 years in the most recent 4 years.
Under 65 years of age; exceptions can be considered for applicants with competitive academic background or those recommended by collaborative universities.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2026
·Duration: 5 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: Jul 15 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 42,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 64 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture)
Bachelor
Entry Requirements

High school graduation or higher education background.
Requirements for English language.
(a)Studied courses taught in English language and transcripts required.
(b)>90 of TOEFL or >6 of IELTS (non-native English speakers).
Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan must hold a valid foreign citizenship for no less than 4 years and a record of residency in the country for no less than 2 years in the most recent 4 years.
Under 65 years of age; exceptions can be considered for applicants with competitive academic background or those recommended by collaborative universities.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2026
Duration :
5 Years
Teaching Language:
English
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Jul 15 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 42,000 Per Year
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 64 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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Special Requirements
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You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.

Academic Year & Curriculum

This is a 5-year program, 3 trimesters per academic year.  

Curriculum (280 Credits)

Compulsory Courses

 ·        Normal Human Anatomy

 ·        TCM Basic Theory

 ·        Basic Chinese Language

 ·        Basics of Chemistry

 ·        Healthcare Physical Education

 ·        Biochemistry

 ·        Tuina Exercise

 ·        Meridians and Points

 ·        Overview of China

 ·        Microbiology

 ·        Guidance for Humanity Social Practice

 ·        Case Studies

 ·        TCM Diagnostics

 ·        Chinese Materia Medica

 ·        Physiology

 ·        Intermediate-level Chinese Language

 ·        Formulas of Chinese Herbal Medicine

 ·        Introduction to TCM Classics

 ·        Basics of Pathology

 ·        Acupuncture and Moxibustion Technique

 ·        Theory of Tuina Manipulations

 ·        Pharmacology

 ·        Basics of Diagnostics

 ·        TCM Internal Medicine

 ·        Clinical Conversations in Traditional Chinese Medicine

 ·        Tuina Practice on Human Body

 ·        Radiology

 ·        Acupuncture and Moxibustion Technique

 ·        Internal Medicine

 ·        Anatomy of Acupuncture Points

 ·        Medical Terminologies

 ·        Selective Readings of Acupuncture Classics

 ·        History of Chinese Medicine

 ·        Practice of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques

 ·        Overview on TCM-Style Writing

 ·        Tuina Therapeutics

 ·        Acupuncture Therapeutics

 ·        TCM Traumatology

 ·        Medical Ethics

 ·        General Introduction to Rehabilitation

 ·        Neurology

 ·        TCM Emergencies

 ·        Clinical Psychology

Teaching Methods

These include classroom lectures, group discussions, bedside teaching, simulated demonstration, practical training and social practice. The teaching will highlight the training on students’ self-learning ability. Most lectures will take place in the Zhangjiang Campus, most clinical internship and probation will take place in the affiliated hospitals.

Graduation and Academic Degree

A Bachelor of Chinese Medicine will be awarded upon completion of

 ·        Required credits of all courses in the teaching scheme

 ·        General points average (GPA)

 ·        Pass of all examinations

Type of class

Independent class with at least 5 students    

High school graduation or higher education background.
Requirements for English language.
(a)Studied courses taught in English language and transcripts required.
(b)>90 of TOEFL or >6 of IELTS (non-native English speakers).
Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan must hold a valid foreign citizenship for no less than 4 years and a record of residency in the country for no less than 2 years in the most recent 4 years.
Under 65 years of age; exceptions can be considered for applicants with competitive academic background or those recommended by collaborative universities.

Tuition Fee
Bachelor RMB 42,000 per year
RMB 210,000 in total (About $ 29,331)
Accommodation Fee
Student apartment building 3-4, Lane 280, Huatuo Road
Double Room RMB 800 to RMB 1,600  (More Details)
Student apartment building 18-22, Lane 280, Huatuo Road
Double Room RMB 400  (More Details)
Student apartment 650, South Wanping Road
Double Room RMB 800 to RMB 1,000  (More Details)
Other Fees
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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Background Color: Blue or White
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Other Requirement: Bareheaded
*2. Scan of the passport (valid for 6 months after date of submission)
*3. Certificate of Non-Criminal Record
You can download a template or sample from here.
*4. Copy of TOEFL or IELTS examination results(no requirement for native speakers).
*5. High school diploma
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*6. High school academic transcript or A level transcripts
Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*7. Statement of Financial Support
You can download a template or sample from here.
*8. CSCA Test Transcript(s)
-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
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Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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