Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula(Theory and experimental research on TCM herbal formulas)

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

  • Healthy foreign nationals. Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hongkong, 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.    
  • A master degree on medicine or related science (pharmacy).
  • Under 45 years of age.
  • Non-native English speakers must score at least 90 points in TOEFL exam or 6.5 points in IELTS exam for the programs taught in English.
  • Applicants without TCM background are expected to have abilities of self-study and conducting academic research.

Note:

Applicants are required to contact mentors in the related major and orientation from November and to submit the Mentor's Consent Form to Accept International Students for Doctor Degree Program, along with the application documents.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2025
·Duration: 3 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: Mar 15 , 2025
Tuition : RMB 60,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 164 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 54 (Check Policy)
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Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula(Theory and experimental research on TCM herbal formulas)
Doctoral
Entry Requirements
  • Healthy foreign nationals. Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hongkong, 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.    
  • A master degree on medicine or related science (pharmacy).
  • Under 45 years of age.
  • Non-native English speakers must score at least 90 points in TOEFL exam or 6.5 points in IELTS exam for the programs taught in English.
  • Applicants without TCM background are expected to have abilities of self-study and conducting academic research.

Note:

Applicants are required to contact mentors in the related major and orientation from November and to submit the Mentor's Consent Form to Accept International Students for Doctor Degree Program, along with the application documents.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2025
Duration :
3 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.
Mar 15 , 2025
Tuition:
RMB 60,000 In Total
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 164 (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 54 (Check Policy)

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  • Healthy foreign nationals. Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hongkong, 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.    
  • A master degree on medicine or related science (pharmacy).
  • Under 45 years of age.
  • Non-native English speakers must score at least 90 points in TOEFL exam or 6.5 points in IELTS exam for the programs taught in English.
  • Applicants without TCM background are expected to have abilities of self-study and conducting academic research.

Note:

Applicants are required to contact mentors in the related major and orientation from November and to submit the Mentor's Consent Form to Accept International Students for Doctor Degree Program, along with the application documents.

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 60,000 per year
RMB 180,000 in total (About $ 36,735)
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 54
Living Expense RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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*1. Consent Form to Accept International Students for Doctoral Degree Program (please choose one of mentors, contact with the mentor and fill the consent form then upload it).
Mentor list check:http://lib.shutcm.edu.cn/daoshi/ You can download a template or sample from here.
*2. Two ID photos (35*53mm) took within 6 months.
One for application form and one for interview notice.
*3. A copy of the passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*4. Diploma of the highest education background (notarized or certificated photocopy).
If applicants are postgraduate students, they shall also provide studying certificates and copy of the academic degree upon admission; those who completed postgraduate study or are studying in overseas colleges should submit additional notarial certificate. Certificates in other languages need to be translated into Chinese or English, coupled with a notarial certificate of the translation.
*5. Photocopy of notarized or certified transcripts of Master Degree (or higher) education.
Transcripts in other languages need to be translated into Chinese or English, coupled with a notarial certificate of the translation.
*6. Copy of TOEFL or IELTS examination results (for Non-Native English Speakers)
If you do not have IELTS or TOEFL, please provide an official certificate issued by your high school which should certify that the medium of instruction in your high school study is English
*7. Applicants for full-time Doctoral degree program are required to submit two Recommendation Form supplied by an associate professor or higher professional title.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*8. Full texts of master dissertation or other academic papers.
9. Academic papers or achievements (if you have).
10. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct
Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate. You can download a template or sample from here.
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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