Shanghai University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Program Of Trade Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Services

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Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM)

Academic Year & Curriculum

This is a 4-year program, 3 trimesters per academic year.

Curriculum (160 Credits)

Program Orientation

The program aims to enable students to be profcient Chinese language communication, to understand the fundamentals of traditional Chinese medicine and thus to engage in international TCM cooperation and trade service.

Main Courses

· Intermediate Chinese Listening & Speaking

· Intermediate Chinese Reading & Writing

· Advanced Chinese

· Basic Chinese of Traditional Chinese Medicine

· Advanced Business Chinese

· General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

· General Introduction to Economics

· Guided Reading to International Trade

· Overview on Trade of Traditional Chinese Medicine

· History of Chinese Medicine

· Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture

· History of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cultural Communication

· An Overview of the Internationalization of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Graduation and Academic Degree

A Bachelor of Arts will be awarded upon completion of

· Required credits of all courses in the teaching scheme (Attachment 1)

· Pass of all examinations

· New HSK 6≥180

Type of class

Independent

Application Time

December 1, 2024 – July 15, 2025

Opening of Program

September, 2025 (Please see the date on Admission Notice)

Admission prerequisites

·	High school graduation or above; certified transcripts of A-Level course, IB or AP
·	New HSK 4≥180 (for non-Chinese ethnics) or pass the entrance examination of Chinese in SHUTCM


·	Applicants emigrating from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan must hold a valid foreign citizenship for no less than 4 years and a record of residency in the country for no less than 2 years in the most recent 4 years (Before April 30, 2025). (Actual residency for 9 months can be counted as one year based on entry and exit stamps)
·	16-65 years old

Fees

·	450 RMB for application (The actual amount university receives)
·	20,000 RMB/year for tuition
·	Purchase fee for textbooks
·	Accommodation Fee
·	Live on campus: Please see Introduction of International Student’s Dormitory (Attachment 2). Notice of the accommodation arrangement will be sent out in middle July. (The accommodation fee may fluctuate).
·	Live off-campus: Students can live off-campus upon approval by the University and pay on themselves.

Application Documents

·	Scan of the passport (valid for 6 months after date of submission)
·	High school diploma or above and/or A-Level/IB/AP course transcripts
·	HSK certificate (for non-Chinese ethnics)
·	Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (Or sign a commitment with SHUTCM, Attachment 6)
·	Statement of Financial Support (Or provide bank statement which can cover all fees needed in China; or ownership certificate of chattels and realties; or sign a commitment with SHUTCM, Attachment 7)
·	Invoice of the application fee
·	Student ID Photo:
		Rename: Chinese name, JPG file
		Requirement: Blue or white background, Bareheaded, 3.55.4cm, 626413px resolution, 100-500k
Note: The photo will be used for your student ID card. Please ensure that the photo fulfills all above requirements. Usage of student ID may be compromised if requirements are not met.

Application Detail
All applications documents to be accurately completed and uploaded online according to requirements stated on the website. Application website–https://apply.shutcm.edu.cn. Application documents to be uploaded under “additional documents”.
·	Ensure accurate completion of information pertaining financial guarantor.
·	Payment of application fees through bank transfer requires indication of applicant’s passport name and application number under remittance information. Payment of application fees through online remittance requires a screenshot indicating payment success and the applicant’s passport name and application number. Application fees will not be refunded as a result of the following circumstances: application documents does not fulfill requirements or admission not granted upon appraisal of registration or admission forfeit by student.
·	Students with following conditions are not recommended to apply:
	(1)	Corrected visual acuity (with spectacles ororthokeratology lens) to 4.8 in any eye with eyeglasses prescription of more than 800 diopters
	(2)	Blindness in one eye and corrected visual acuity to 4.8 in the other with eyeglasses prescription of more than 400 diopters
	(3)	Hearing within 3 meters in both ears, or total deafness in one ear and hearing within 5 meters in the other
	(4)	Strabismus, dull sense of smell, or stutter
	Applicants suffering from chronic conditions should clarify with the University if they are fit to apply before online submission of application.
·	Admission will be decided based on appraisal of submitted documents. Upon receipt of all application documents and validation by the application committee, the “Admission Notice” will be sent to the applicant.
·	Chinese Government Scholarshi apapplicants are required to submit Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Attachment 4); Shanghai Government Scholarship applicants are required to submit Foreigner Physical Examination Form (attachment 4) or Physical Examination Form for Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship Applicants of SHUTCM International Students (Attachment 5).
·	All accepted applicants are to bring along original copies of their application documents and proof of health (health examination report) for validation. The University reserves the right to revoke offer of admission if admission documents are found to be inconsistent.
·	According to government regulations, all international students are to be under insurance coverage. Students are required to purchase insurance covering 1 year upon registration. Students who do not complete insurance payment according to yearly government-advised prices (insurance fee for 2024 is 800 RMB for 1 year) may be denied registration or dismissed from the University.

Scholarships

●	Chinese Government Scholarship
	Chinese Government Scholarship for international students shall be delivered according to the Regulations on Management of Chinese Government Scholarship by Ministry of Education. Students who apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship Category A and take SHUTCM as the first choice please contact Admissions Office, International Education College for Pre-Admission Notice. No Pre-Admission Notice is required for students who are directly recommended by SHUTCM for the application of the Chinese Government Scholarship Category B.
	For more information, please visit: https://www.campuschina.org/
●	Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship
Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for international students shall be delivered according to relevant documents including Regulations on Application of Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students. Applicants must also complete the online application on Study-in-Shanghai (http://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/en/) besides applying on the school website. Application fee only needs to be paid once. For more information, please see Attachment 3.
●	University Scholarships
	·	Pre-enrollment Scholarships
	·	Encouragement Scholarships
	·	“Belt and Road” Scholarships
●	Enterprise Scholarships
For more information, please visit: https://iec.shutcm.edu.cn/116/list.htm

Contact Us

·	Venue: Room 230, Admission Office, International Education College, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
·	Address: No. 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Postal code: 201203
·	Telephone: (86 21) 51322255; Fax: (86 21) 51322276
·	Email: [email protected], [email protected]
·	University Bank Account:
	Account Name: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
	Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Shanghai Branch Xu-hui Sub-branch
	Bank Address: No. 8, West Guangyuan Road Shanghai China
	Account No. : 1001239109004636961
	SWIFT CODE: ICBKCNBJSHI
	CNAPS Code: 102290023910 Due to the exchange rate and the charge of bank processing, the actual amount of the fee university receives might differ from the smount sent.