Chinese Materia Medica

Situated in the coastal city of Tianjin, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the earliest universities of TCM founded in China. The available Traditional Chinese Medicine is gaining its reputation among international students. Besides, TJUTCM  is also continuing focusin on international exchange and coperation. TJUTCM will help you enjoy the history and mystery of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Theories of TCM, Chinese Materia Medica, TCM Prescriptions, Development Progress of TCM Chemistry, Development Progress of TCM Pharmacology, Development Progress of TCM Preparation, Development Progress of TCM Preparation Analysis, Research and Development of TCM New Drugs, Introduction to TCM Resources, Chinese Language and etc.

Established in 1958, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUTCM) 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, together 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. 

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 /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.

    

You are welcome to study in Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUTCM). Here are the prices of Tianzhong Hotel in TUTCM and other hotels around the university for your conveniences.

I. Hotel on Campus

Favorable Price and Contact of Tianzhong Hotel
Single Room: 80 CNY/Day/Room
Double Room: 140 CNY/Day/Room

II. Hotels Around the Campus

Favorable Price of Lidu Hotel
Standard Room: 170 CNY/Day/Room
Option 1: One Double Bed
Option 2: Two Single Beds
Superior Suite: 240 CNY/Day/Room Facilities: Sofa, TV, Three Single Beds
* Breakfast included

Favorable Price of Shidai Hotel
Common Room: 153 CNY/Day/Room Two Single Beds
Standard Room: 171 CNY/Day/Room Two Single Beds
Triple Room: 207 CNY/Day/Room
Superior Suite: 270 CNY/day/room
Option 1: One Double Bed
Option 2: Two Single Beds

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

A. Non-Chinese Citizen

B. Physical and Psychological Health

C. IELTS, TOFEL or any other English proficiency certificate is required. Native English speaker or applicants whose official Language is English can be exempted

D. For Master’s Applicants (One of the following):

i. Master’s Applicants for Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina: Bachelor in Medicine or related subjects

ii. Master’s Applicants for Chinese Materia Medica: Bachelor in Chinese Materia Medica, Pharmacy or other related majors

E. For Doctoral Applicants (One of the following):

i. Doctoral Applicants for Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina: Master in Medicine or related subjects

ii. Doctoral Applicants for Chinese Materia Medica: Master in Chinese Materia Medica, Pharmacy or other related majors

F. No more than 35 years old for master’s applicants and 40 for doctoral applicants

★A. NOTARIZED highest diploma in Chinese or English

Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current school to prove your current student status or expected graduation date. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

★B. NOTARIZED Transcripts in Chinese or English

Transcripts of undergraduate education must be provided for master’s application. Transcripts of undergraduate and postgraduate education must be provided for doctoral application. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

★C. Two Recommendation Letters (Written in Chinese or English by 2 different professors or associate professors)

These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of studying in China, the cooperation and exchange between the reference or recommending institutes and our university, as well as the evaluation of the applicant’s comprehensive abilities and future growth. (These letters are quite important, please do the preparation carefully.)

★D. Study Plan in China or research proposal, not less than 1,000 words. The plan can include, but not limited to your willingness to study in China, description of your professional abilities and  education background, your research proposal and development plan in the future, and etc.

★E. English proficiency certificate

IELTS, TOFEL or any other English proficiency certificate is required. Native English speaker or applicants whose official Language is English can be exempted.

★F. Photocopy of Valid Passport (The expiry date should be late than September, 2025)

★G. Photo (2-inch color photos with white background, full face without hat)

★H. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (Keep the original copy until registration). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from certain authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the form. Incomplete records, those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Be sure the physical examination is valid during registration since it is only valid for 6 months.

★I. No Criminal Record Report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of non-criminal record issued by the local public security authority. The report has to be issued within 6 months from the date of the application.

★ J. Pre-admission letter. Please send all your application documents to tutcm@hotmail.com before February 24th, 2025 to apply for your pre-admission letter. The subject of your email name shall be in the form of “Pre-admission+nationality+name”. (The pre-admission letter plays an essential part in your scholarship application. The online application is incomplete without this letter.)  

K. Academic papers. (Papers published in high quality journals will increase the probability in your application.)

L. Other background materials. (Providing certificates of award or professional training, medical practice license, employment certificate, or etc., which can well prove your professional abilities and potential will help your application.)

A. Application fee and tuition waiver

B. Living allowance

C. Accommodation on campus

D. Comprehensive Medical Insurance