Hebei University of Chinese Medicine Admission Brochure 2025
Introduction
Located in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine (HUCM) was founded in 1956 and stands as one of China’s earliest higher education institutions dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The university spans four campuses (Xingyuan, Jiquan, Qizhou, and Dongyuan) and enrolls 9,917 full-time students, including 8,603 undergraduates and 1,314 postgraduate/doctoral students.
With a global outlook, HUCM has established partnerships with universities and institutions in over 10 countries, trained thousands of international students, and co-founded Latin America’s first Confucius Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Brazil’s Federal University of Goias. The university also operates 3 directly affiliated hospitals, 9 non-directly affiliated hospitals, and 18 teaching hospitals.
Strengths
- Jointly supported by the Hebei Provincial Government and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- A key provincial university and part of Hebei’s “Double First-Class” initiative.
- Offers doctoral programs and is a pilot institution for the Ministry of Education’s Excellent Doctor (TCM) Training Program.
- Provides ”5+3″ integrated training in TCM and direct admission to master’s programs for outstanding undergraduates.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs
- Duration: 4–5 years
- Key Majors:
- Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine, Pediatrics of TCM.
- Science/Engineering: Bioengineering, Pharmacy, Medical Imaging Technology.
- Management/Arts: Health Services Management, International Chinese Language Education.
Postgraduate Programs
- Master’s/Doctoral Programs: Internal Medicine of TCM, Orthopedics, Acupuncture, Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine.
Short-Term Training Programs
- Class Size: Minimum 10 students.
- Languages: Primarily Chinese (translation services available for other languages).
- Certification: Completion certificates awarded after assessments.
Program Categories
| Program | Duration | Key Content |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | 4–8 weeks | TCM theory, meridian studies, clinical practice. |
| Tuina (Therapeutic Massage) | 2–4 weeks | Manipulation techniques, anatomy, pediatric applications. |
| TCM Health Preservation | 2–4 weeks | Dietary therapy, qigong (Baduanjin, Tai Chi), herbal medicine applications. |
| TCM Culture Experience | 2–4 weeks | History, philosophy, site visits, herbal medicine workshops. |
| Clinical Training | 2–4 weeks | Hospital internships in TCM specialties. |
Admission Requirements
- Eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens aged 18+ in good health.
- Language Proficiency:
- Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4.
- English-taught programs: Fluency in English.
- Documents: Passport copy, academic transcripts, health certificate, financial proof, recommendation letters (for master’s applicants).
Scholarships
- International Chinese Teacher Scholarship
- Hebei Provincial Government Scholarship
- HUCM Scholarship
Affiliated Institutions
- First Affiliated Hospital: Hebei Provincial Hospital of TCM.
- Fourth Affiliated Hospital: Hebei Academy of TCM.
- Confucius Institute for Chinese Medicine: Established in Brazil (2019), promoting TCM education and cultural exchange.
Global Collaborations
- Member of China’s ”Belt and Road” Education Initiative.
- Partnered with universities in South Korea, the U.S., New Zealand, and Brazil.
- Recognized as a Hebei International Chinese Education Base and TCM Promotion Base.
Contact Information
- Address: No. 326 Xinshi South Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
- Tel: +86-311-89926756
Source: https://gjxy.hebcm.edu.cn/col/1420366440702/2025/04/14/1744596450308.html
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