I. University Overview

Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine abbreviate as CDUTCM, formerly known as Chengdu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, established in 1956,It is one of the four earliest institutions of higher learning in Traditional Chinese medicine, established under the approval of the State Council under the cordial care of Zhou Enlai and the first generation of leading collectives of the state.

Approved by previous State Education Commission in 1995, In 2006 Sichuan Health Management Cadre Institute and Sichuan Reproductive Health Institute were incorporated into CDUTCM.

After more than 60 years of development, the university's traditional chinese medicine discipline has become the first class level main subject, the medical and health discipline, support and form an interdependent mutual foundation, coordinated the distinctive special features development of high-level Chinese medicine university, Sichuan Provincial People's Government and The State Administration of Chinese medicine jointly set up colleges and university, The Ministry of Education assess the undergraduate teaching levels as excellent school.National Double First-Class Discipline construction University.

For more information,Please click: 

/gjjy/introduction

II. Majors

1. PhD Program in 2023 (click to view)

2. Master Program in 2023(click to view)

Full time PhD and master course length of study is 3 years

III. Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must 

1. Be in good academic character performance, good moral conduct, no criminal record, in good mental and physical state；

2. Be passionate and ardent towards Traditional Chinese Medicine Sector,Good competent basic knowledge of bio-medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine , academic performance,academic aptitude and Chinese language proficiency are required to meet the admission requirements for the major (specialty) applied.

?Graduate students applying for a master’s degree Course should have a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from the Chinese Mainland;

?Graduate students applying for a PhD Course should have a degree equivalent to a master’s degree from the Chinese Mainland.

3.Language requirements: for a Chinese language teaching major, have passed the HSK (Level 4) when applying for a Chinese-taught program (180 points above). Those who are native speakers of Chinese Language or those who have obtained a Chinese-taught degree in Chinese universities do not need to provide an HSK certificate.

4. be under the age of 40

IV. How to apply click： https://cdutcm.17gz.org/ 

We kindly remind you that:

After the successful submission of online application, please be sure to pay attention to the status change and personal mailbox of the online application system in time, all admission information will be feedback by mail.

V. Deadline for application：1 February, 2023- 30 April, 2023

VI. Online submission of application materials (original scanned copies required)

1. One inch recently color photo （JPG，1M）

2. 1 year above validity passport copy

3. Notarized Highest academic degree and Degree Certificate;

(1)  An applicant who is a current university student shall submit the certificate of expected graduation or student status issued by his/her university;

(2) The diplomas obtained abroad must be submitted to a notary; 

The diplomas in languages other than Chinese or English shall be attached with notarized translation in Chinese or English.

4. Transcripts;

Transcripts of all courses at the highest education level.

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English shall be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English;

5. HSK-4 certificate

6. Personal statements (in Chinese or English, no less than 1000 words) including previous personal learning or work experience, (especially study or work experience related to Chinese medicine), academic research results, master’s or doctor’s research programs learning plan, personal development goals after graduation;

7. Two letters of recommendation must be original in Chinese or English (the referees may be professors, associate professors or relevant Chinese medicine practitioners who can provide insight into you and your work,with signature and contact details)

8. Foreign physical examination form (downloadable in the attachment);

9. Letter of commitment (downloadable in the attachment);

10.Scholarship application form (downloadable in the attachment)

This application system is for self-financed students. Please submit the relevant application forms for scholarships applicants.

11. Other supporting materials

(1) A scan published papers,abstracts,or any other materials capable of proving one’s research (if any)

(2) If the applicants intends to apply for a master’s supervisor or a doctoral supervisor outside from Master/ PhD Program and supervisor index list, it is required to submit the written letter of opinion of the supervisor’s consent.

(3) A certificate of deposit of not less than RMB 40,000 in the name of the applicant.

Notes: The admission committee may request the applicant to provide additional supporting documents.

VII. Admission

Whether the applicant gets enrolled or not, will be decided by the admission committee according to the application materials of candidates, written examination results, interview results, and through expert examination, supervisor’s opinion and other comprehensive evaluation. Results will be decided to the best applicants according to the regulations.

Students can check the admission results in the online application system. Admission Notice, Visa Application for Study in China（JW202 form）and Admission Notes will be delivered.

VIII. Registration

International students who have been accepted by our school, register with our school in September 2023 with your Admission Notice, original passport and X1 visa (visa for studying in China). Those who do not report to the registration after two weeks are deemed to have waived their eligibility for admission. Please refer to Admission Notes for specific registration issues.

After the new students are enrolled, a check-up and review of the application materials will be organized by the school. For those who fail to pass the review and check-up, the admission qualification will be cancelled.

IX. Fee structure

NOTE: 

?International students are required to purchase the medical insurance from Chinese mainland insurance company (about 800 yuan / person / year) every year. For those who fail to purchase the medical insurance as required, they will not get registered. 

?If above standard charge have any change, implementation of the new standard.

X. Scholarship

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (view CSC Enrollment Procedure)

2. Scholarships for self-financed students

(1) Sichuan Government Scholarship-New Students

In order to encourage more outstanding foreign students to study in Sichuan and recruit outstanding foreign students to study for master's degree and doctoral degree courses overseas, applicants can apply directly to International Education College of our university. The award amount is RMB 30,000 yuan per person/year for doctoral students and RMB 25,000 yuan per person/year for master's degree students.

(2) Chengdu Government Scholarship-New Students

In order to promote the international exchange and cooperation between Chengdu and the countries along the “Belt and Road”, ASEAN countries, European and American countries, Chengdu, and international friendship cities, and attract more foreign students to study and communicate in Chengdu, the Chengdu Municipal People ’s Government has established a government scholarship for foreign students. Including: Chengdu International Friendship City Government Scholarship and Chengdu "Belt and Road" Government Scholarship. Applicants can apply directly to International Education College of our university. The rewards are RMB 30,000 for PhD. students / person / year and RMB 25,000 for postgraduates / person / year.

Please refer to the relevant notice on the website of the International Education College for the application method of the scholarship mentioned above. The above scholarship amount is subject to adjustment according to the actual announcement.

XI. Notes:

According to the requirements of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, Opinions on International Students Studying for Professional Degrees in Clinical Medicine(degree [2016] No. 28) document requirements, since 2017, newly admitted students studying for master of medicine degree in China (including study clincial medicine, stomatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine) will be trained according to the following requirements:

(1) The academic system is 3 years, and the combination of theoretical learning, clinical rotation and mentor guidance is based on clinical rotation. The clinical rotation is completed in the affiliated hospital of the training unit, with reference to the standardized training content and standards of residents in China. At the same time, it attaches importance to the comprehensive training of degree courses, clinical research capabilities and teaching capabilities. During the clinical rotation process, international students are graduate students and do not have the status of standardized training for residents. Thesis writing and defense should be conducted in Chinese.

(2) The pre-conditions for applying for a degree are not to obtain the qualification certificate for doctors in China and the standardized training qualification for residents. International students who have completed their studies and passed the defense of their dissertation will be awarded a master's degree and a degree certificate.

(3) During the period of staying in China, foreign students taking examinations for practicing physicians in China shall be implemented in accordance with relevant national regulations.

XII. Contact us:

Contact person： MS.WEN

TEL:86-28-82682984

Address:Room 4105,No.4 Dorm,1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

E-mail:info@cdutcm.edu.cn

Website：https://cdutcm.edu.cn/gjjyxy/

Attachment:

1. 2023 CDUTCM Master Degree Program/Supervisor Index List

2. 2023 CDUTCM PhD Degree Program/Supervisor Index List

3. Foreign Physical Examination Form

4. Letter of Commitment

5. Sichuan Government Scholarship Application Form

6. Chengdu International Friendship City Government Scholarship Application Form

7. Chengdu Belt and Road Government Scholarship Application Form