University Overview

Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine was approved for establishment by the State Council in 1982 and commenced operations by admitting students from the former class of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanxi Medical College in 1986. It was formally established as an independent institution by the former State Education Commission in 1989. In 2000, it was authorized to confer master's degrees, and in 2017, it was renamed from Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine to Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine upon approval by the Ministry of Education. In 2024, it was approved to confer doctoral degrees.

As a founding member, the university joined the Belt and Road Alliance for Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is also a member of the Belt and Road International Medical Education Alliance and one of the initiators of its Chinese Medicine Sub-Alliance. The university is among the institutions designated to host Chinese Government Scholarship students. It is one of the first pilot universities for the Excellence in Doctor (TCM) Education and Training Program under the Ministry of Education and a Demonstration University for Deepening Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Reform in Shanxi Province. For over 20 consecutive years, the university has undertaken the teaching tasks of the Acupuncture Technology Training Program for Developing Countries organized by the Ministry of Commerce. It has also established sound cooperative relationships with academic institutions in more than 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Slovakia, and Malaysia.

Admission Requirements and Programs

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passports and be in good physical and mental health. Applicants for all admission categories must be at least 18 years old. Chinese citizens from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan who emigrate to foreign countries and apply to study in China as foreign students must have a record of actually living abroad for more than 2 years, as evidenced by entry and exit stamps.

Undergraduate Programs

Age  Requirement	18-25 years old
Educational  Requirement	High school diploma recognized by the Ministry of Education of the applicant's home country or an equivalent qualification
Major	Major	Duration (Years)
	Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)	5
	Health Preserving of TCM	5
	Acupuncture and Massage	5
	Rehabilitation Therapy	4
	Pharmacy	4
	Pharmaceutical Engineering	4
	Biopharmacy	4
	Chinese Materia Medica Resources and Development	4
	Chinese Materia Medica Pharmacy	4
	Chinese Materia Medica	4
	Food Science and Engineering	4
	Nursing	4
	Rehabilitation of TCM	5
	Clinical Medicine of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine	5
	Medical Information Engineering	4
	Pharmacy Administration	4
	Information Management and Information Systems	4
	Health Services and Management	4
Language  Requirement	HSK Level 4 Certificate
Fees	Tuition CNY 21,000 per academic year
	Accommodation (Double Room) CNY 3000/person/year
	Visa Application Fee (for learning residence permit) As per actual charges
	Insurance CNY 800 (Mandatory for international students as per China’s Ministry of Education regulations)
	Physical Examination CNY 500/year
	Textbooks (As per actual purchase)

Master's Degree Programs

Age  Requirement	18-35 years old
Educational  Requirement	Bachelor’s degree recognized by the Ministry of Education of the applicant's home country or an equivalent qualification
Majors	First-level discipline Major Duration (Years) Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Tuina 3 Pediatrics of TCM 3 Gynecology of TCM 3 Internal Medicine of TCM 3 Formulas of TCM 3 Orthopedics of TCM 3 Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology of TCM 3 Surgery of TCM 3 Chinese Materia Medica Chinese Materia Medica/Natural Medicine Pharmaceutics 3 TCM Resources and Development 3 TCM Pharmacology and Toxicology 3 Modern Research on Processing Chinese Herbs 3 Study on Preparation and Quality Analysis of Chinese Herbs 3 Study on TCM Functional Food of Medicine and Food Homology 3
Language Requirement	HSK Level 5 Certificate
Fees	Tuition CNY 22,000 per academic year
	Accommodation (Double Room) CNY 3000/person/year
	Visa Application Fee (for learning residence permit) As per actual charges
	Insurance CNY 800/year (Mandatory for international students as per China’s Ministry of Education regulations)
	Physical Examination CNY 500/year
	Textbooks (As per actual purchase)

Doctoral Degree Programs

Age  Requirement	25-45 years old
Educational  Requirement	Master's degree recognized by the Ministry of Education of the applicant's home country or equivalent qualification
Majors	First-level discipline	Major	Duration (Years)
	Chinese Medicine (1057) Academic Degree	Acupuncture and Tuina (105707)	4
		Pediatrics of TCM (105705)	4
		Gynecology of TCM (105704)	4
		Internal Medicine of TCM (105701)	4
		Clinical Practice of Integrated Medicine (105709)	4
		Surgery of TCM (105702)	4
	Chinese Pharmacy (1008) Academic Degree	Chemistry of Chinese Materia Medica (100803)	4
		Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources (100801)	4
		Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica (100804)	4
		Processing of Chinese Materia Medica (100802)	4
		Pharmaceutics of TCM (100805)	4
Language  Requirement	HSK Level 5 Certificate
Fees	Tuition CNY 25,000 per academic year
	Accommodation (Double Room) CNY 3000/person/year
	Visa Application Fee (for learning residence permit) As per actual charges
	Insurance CNY 800/year (Mandatory for international students as per China’s Ministry of Education regulations)
	Physical Examination  CNY 500/year
	Textbooks (As per actual purchase)

I. Application Documents (Original scanned copies are required)

1. A detailed account of the applicant's educational and work experience from high school to their most recent qualification, along with certifications.

2. Passport: A scanned copy of the applicant's passport homepage, with a validity period of no less than one year.

3. Highest Educational Qualification: A copy of the highest degree certificate and transcript. (If the documents are not in Chinese or English, notarized translations must be provided.)

4. Language Proficiency: HSK Level 4 certificate for undergraduate applicants, HSK Level 5 certificate for master's and doctoral applicants, valid within two years.

5. CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) Score Report (for undergraduate applicants).

6. Financial Guarantee: Proof of financial support (bank statements from guardians for the past 12 months and a financial guarantee letter).

7. Study Plan: A detailed study plan in Chinese or English (over 1000 words), outlining the applicant's understanding of the chosen program and university, future career prospects, personal development plans, and reasons for choosing SXUCM.

8. Recommendation Letters: Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors (required for master's and doctoral applicants).

9. Certificate of No Criminal Record: Valid within six months of the application submission date.

10. Physical Examination Record: Conducted within three months prior to application.

11. Other Supporting Materials: As deemed necessary by the applicant.

II. Application

1. Website Application: Submit applications via online application portal sxtcm.at0086.cn/student

2. Email Application:

gjjyxy@sxtcm.edu.cn.

3. Initial Review: Qualified applicants will be contacted via email to participate in an entrance examination, which will assess language proficiency, academic background, and research potential.

III. Application Period

March 1, 2026—July 31, 2026

IV. Accommodation

Accommodation is provided in the Chunhua International Student Apartments at Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, featuring double rooms.

V. Scholarships

Shanxi Government Scholarship for International Students is available, with awards granted based on academic merit.

VI. Admission

1. Following a successful review of the application materials, the university will admit candidates based on their academic merit and the information provided.

2. Once admitted, the university will re-examine the original application documents. Should any discrepancies, inconsistencies, or falsifications be identified, the university retains the right to rescind the applicant's admission offer.

3. The "Admission Notice" and accompanying materials will be dispatched after the student has confirmed their mailing address.

VII.  Registration

1. Visa Application: Admitted students must apply for an X1 visa (more than 6 months' study) at their local Chinese embassy or consulate with their JW201/202 form and admission letter.

2. Residence Permit: Within 30 days of arrival in China, students must convert their X1 visa into a residence permit.

VIII. Contact Information

Phone: +86-351-3179957 (Ms. Dong)

Email: gjjyxy@sxtcm.edu.cn

Website: https://www.sxtcm.edu.cn/

Address: Room 808, International Education Faculty, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, No.121 Daxue Street, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, PRC.