Founded in 1954, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM) is a national “Double First-Class” university and a Class A institution under Jiangsu’s “High-Level University Peak Plan”. It is co-established by the Ministry of Education, the People’s Government of Jiangsu Province, and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM). As one of the earliest higher education institutions of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China, NJUCM trained and produced the first group of faculty members, compiled the first set of TCM textbooks, and formulated the first teaching syllabus for higher TCM education in the country. The university has made pioneering contributions to the establishment and promotion of higher TCM education in China and is thus honored as “the cradle of higher education in traditional Chinese medicine”.

NJUCM adheres to a development framework that features traditional Chinese medicine as its core, integrates Chinese and Western medicine, and supports multidisciplinary coordination. Upholding the educational philosophy of “Integrating Chinese and Western learning with utmost professionalism and sincerity,” the university emphasizes both the inheritance and innovation of TCM essence. Currently, NJUCM has one national “Double First-Class” discipline, four Jiangsu Advantage Disciplines, eight Provincial Key Disciplines under the 14th Five-Year Plan, and 13 High-Level Key TCM Disciplines designated by the NATCM. It was among the first universities in China authorized to confer doctoral and master’s degrees, with five first-level doctoral degree programs, one professional doctoral degree program, 12 first-level master’s degree programs, nine professional master’s programs, and four postdoctoral research stations.

In the fifth round of national discipline evaluation by the Ministry of Education, NJUCM achieved outstanding results, ranking among the top nationwide in core disciplines such as Chinese Medicine and Chinese Materia Medica. Eight disciplines—including Pharmacology and Toxicology, Clinical Medicine, Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry, Neuroscience and Behavior, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Agricultural Science, and Immunology—are ranked in the top 1% of the ESI global list, with Pharmacology and Toxicology in the top 0.1% worldwide. The university consistently ranks among the leading TCM universities in China in various global university rankings such as ESI, ShanghaiRanking (ARWU), Nature Index, and U.S. News Best Global Universities.

The university has trained more than 10,000 international students, and established academic and cooperative relations with over 90 universities, research institutions, and organizations worldwide. It has jointly established two TCM Confucius Institutes, four National Overseas TCM Centers, six overseas branches of the International Jingfang Academy, and six joint international education programs. It also co-founded the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine–University of Otago Smart Health College, a Sino-foreign cooperative education institution.

With continued progress in international education, scientific collaboration, and talent cultivation, NJUCM’s global reputation in TCM keeps expanding. Notably, with NJUCM’s support, the Swiss University of Chinese Medicine was established as the only officially recognized TCM university in Switzerland and the first independent TCM university in Europe authorized to grant bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Chinese Medicine.

Double room or quad room dormitory, with bath, are available on campus. All rooms have air conditioning. There are two restaurants serving inexpensive Chinese food. Facilities such as the gymnasium, tennis, table tennis etc. are available. 

Application forms are available from the university website.(iec.njucm.edu.cn or www.njucm.edu.cn)

Please send the completed application form,together with relevant certified copies of transcripts or qualifications,details of previous experience.

Application deadline for short-term course is one week before the starting date of the course.

Potential Master and  Ph. D candidates should apply by the end of April.In some exceptional circumstances, late application maybe considered.

The full fee  is  payable on  arrival at the  university. Successful applicants will  be notified and relevant visa documentation forwarded.

You can apply through this website http://apply.njucm.cucas.cn/