Henan is a major birthplace of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is the hometown of Zhang Zhongjing, the sage of TCM. It is also the place where three classic TCM works, namely "Huangdi Neijing" (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon), "Shanghan Zabing Lun" (Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases), and "Shennong Bencao Jing" (Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica), were compiled. Henan is rich in Chinese medicinal materials, with more than 2,780 varieties. Both the number of varieties and the output rank third in China. In addition, Henan is the birthplace of Chen-style Taijiquan.
Henan University of Chinese Medicine is located in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. Founded in 1958, it is one of the higher TCM institutions established relatively early in China. It is jointly built by the Henan Provincial People's Government and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a university in the National Midwestern Higher Education Revitalization Plan, and a university for cultivating international students with Chinese government scholarships approved by the Ministry of Education. It serves as the leading center for TCM talent cultivation, scientific and technological innovation, medical services, social services, and cultural inheritance in Henan Province. Over the past 60 years, the university has developed from a single TCM discipline to a comprehensive university with coordinated development of multiple disciplines such as medicine, science, management, engineering, and liberal arts, covering multiple training levels and categories including undergraduate, postgraduate (doctoral and master's), international students, and continuing education.
2.1 Supporting Categories: Master’s students and doctoral students
2.2 Instruction Language: Chinese
Applicants can refer to Appendix 1. All majors are taught in Chinese.
To be eligible, an applicant must:
4.1 be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically, and have no criminal record;
4.2 abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the university;
4.3 have positive attitude towards learning and excellent academic performance;
4.4 have a bachelor’s degree (or above) or have graduated from a junior college for
more than 2 years, under the age of 40 when applying for a master’s program, under the age of 35 when applying for CSC Scholarship;
4.5 have a master’s degree or above under the age of 45 when applying for a doctoral program, under the age of 40 when applying for CSC Scholarship;
4.6 have passed the HSK (Level 4) when applying for a Chinese-taught graduate program;
4.7 meet the admission requirements of HUCM in terms of academic ability and others.
For Chinese medicine majors, the age limit may be appropriately relaxed according to the actual situation.
5.1 Application Form for International Students of Henan University of Chinese Medicine (Filled in online);
5.2 A scanned copy of the passport homepage (photo page) and the visa page (if you have experience in China). An applicant shall submit a clear scanned copy of the information page of his/her passport that will not expire on or before March 1, 2027. Renew the passport if the requirement is not met. An applicant who fails to apply for a passport due to objective reasons may submit valid documentation or documentary evidence that carries information about the full English name, sex, nationality and date ofbirth of the applicant and other information upon the approval of HUCM;
5.3 Diploma and certificate of highest education (notarized photocopy). An applicant
who is a student or employed shall submit the certificate of student status or the proof of employment issued by his/her school or unit. Certificates in languages other than Chinese or English shall be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English;
5.4 Academic transcripts. Applicants for master’s programs must provide transcripts of the bachelor’s study stage (if the highest degree of the applicant is a junior college, the applicant shall provide the academic record of the junior college and proof of work experience of more than two years). Applicants for the doctoral program must provide transcripts of the bachelor’s and master’s study stages. The above transcripts must be originals or notarized copies. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English shall be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English;
5.5 A study or research plan written in Chinese or in English. No less than 800 words/characters for graduates;
5.6 Recommendation letters. An applicant for a graduate program or for academic education as a senior scholar shall submit two recommendation letters in Chinese or in English from professors or associate professors;
5.7 An applicant under the age of 18 shall submit the legal documents of his/her legal guardian(s) in China;
5.8 An applicant to study in China for more than six months shall submit a scanned copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (the original document, printed by Chinese quarantine authorities, shall be filled in in English and kept by the applicant). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Appendix 5).Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid. Medical examination results are valid for only six months;
5.9 An applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record (or Police Clearance Certificate) issued by the local public security (such as the police station), usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application. The certificate in languages other than Chinese or English shall be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English;
5.10 Certificate of language proficiency. When applying for a Chinese-taught program, an applicant shall provide a valid HSK score report that meets the program’s language ability requirements.
NOTE: All documents submitted to the internet system must be clear, authentic and valid. For the submitted documents, applicants are advised to scan them with professional equipment. The applicant shall be responsible for the consequences caused by the unclear or unrecognizable uploaded documents.
An applicant shall log in to the “International Student Service System of HUCM” （https://hactcm.17gz.org/）, register online, fill in the application information, and submit all documents through the system.
March 10th, 2026, for Chinese Government Scholarship programs;
June 20th, 2026, for the Henan Provincial Government Scholarship, the HUCM Zhongjing International Scholarship, and self-funded applications.
8.1 HUCM examines the application documents and decides the nominated candidates. Applicants who do not meet the requirements or application materials that do not meet the requirements will not be accepted.
8.2 HUCM will notify the admission results to the applicants by system and email, and send the admission documents to the students.
8.3 For students participating in the Chinese language program of HUCM, once they pass the required HSK exam, they will be preferentially enrolled in the university if there is no violation of any rules or regulations.
9.1 Application fee: CNY 600 per person
9.2 Tuition fees:
Program | Specialty | Tuition (CNY/Academic Year) | Instruction Language |
Master’s Degree | Medicine | 32000 | Chinese |
Doctor’s Degree | Medicine | 35000 |
9.3 Accommodation fee
l Twin room: CNY 480 per person per month
l Single room: CNY 960 per person per month
9.4 Insurance
CNY 800 per person per year
International students who meet the eligibility criteria for scholarship applications may apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship, the Henan Provincial Government Scholarship, and the Zhongjing International Scholarship. Among these, the Chinese Government Scholarship fully covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, insurance, and the application fee, while the Henan Provincial Government Scholarship and the Zhongjing International Scholarship cover tuition fees and the application fee only.
Tel: 0086-371-65962930
E-mail: hucm@hactcm.edu.cn
Website: http://sie.hactcm.edu.cn/
Department: Admissions Office, School of International Education, Henan University of Chinese Medicine
Address: 156 East Jinshui Road, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Postcode: 450046
Appendix12026SpecialtyCatalogueofGraduateProgram.pdf
