Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) founded in 1956, is one of the earliest institutions of higher learning of TCM established in China, and it is the only one that is incorporated into the "211 Project" among the universities and colleges of TCM, with a key role in higher education directly under the supervision of the Education Ministry of China.

International students have the following options of study at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine:

Four or five-year Fundamental Programs taught in Chinese

Five-year Fundamental Programs taught in English

Seven-year programs (joint fundamental and master degree program) taught in Chinese

Long-term and Short-term Training Programs

Training Program for Chinese National Medical Qualification Examination

Preparatory and Chinese Language Program

Admission Qualification

Four or Five-year Fundamental Programs taught in Chinese	Senior high school graduates or those of the same or higher level who have passed the entrance examination in Chinese; Healthy
Five-year Fundamental Programs taught in English	No Chinese language background; Senior high school graduates or those of the same or higher level who have passed the entrance examination in Chinese; Good ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English; Healthy
Seven-year programs (joint fundamental and master degree program) taught in Chinese	Senior high school graduates or those of the same or higher  level who have passed the entrance examination in Chinese and comprehensive subjects of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English; Healthy
Long-term and Short-term Training Programs	Licensed physicians of Chinese or Western medicine, acupuncturists, or senior students or graduates of medical schools; those who are interested in Chinese medicine can apply for short-term courses; Healthy
Training Program for Chinese National Medical Qualification Examination	Undergraduate students of a medical major from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; Healthy
Preparatory and Chinese Language Program	Senior high school graduates or those of the same or higher level; Healthy

Application Processing

The results of the enrollment will be issued publicly by the International School 2 weeks after the entrance examination on Chinese language. The enrolled students will get Admission Notice Form and Visa Application Form (JW202) from the General Office of International School in July of each year.

Medical Insurance

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine requires that all international students must be medically insured throughout their entire planned period of study. Students will be asked to take out medical insurance under the help of the university staff after they register their programs.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fee(person/academic year)(yuan)	Fundamental Programs taught in Chinese		35,000
	Fundamental Programs taught in English		45,000
	Seven-year programs (joint fundamental and masters degree program) taught in Chinese		35,000 for the first 5 years 38,000 for the 6th and 7th years
	Masters Degree Programs taught in Chinese		38,000
	Doctoral Degree Programs taught in Chinese		47,000
	Short-term Training Programs		Taught in Chinese	Taught in a Foreign Language
		1 month	6,800	8,500
		3 months	20,000	24,000
	Long-term Training Programs taught in Chinese		38,000
	Senior Scholar Programs		42,000
	Chinese Medicine Program for Western Medical Doctors taught in English		45,000
	Training Program for Chinese National Medical Qualification Examination		35,000
	Preparatory and Chinese Language Program		28,000

 Estimated Cost of Living (For your reference)

Accommodation: approximately 20,000 RMB/year

Transportation and other miscellaneous costs: approximately 5,000 RMB/year   

 Contact

Tel: 86-10-64286303

Fax: ：+86-10-64220858

Website: www.bucm.edu.cn

Email: isbucm@bucm.edu.cn