Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology

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   The short answer

   Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology is a public university in China focused on traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacology. It suits students who want to study in this field at a medical institution in Shanghai.

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   What you can study

   The university is oriented to traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacology. Other subject areas and specific programmes are not listed, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific rules. The university website is http://www.shutcm.edu.cn/ and the admissions office should confirm anything that is not clearly stated there.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee range for international students; confirm the current tuition with its admissions office. Living costs in Shanghai will still depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm the teaching language for the specific programme before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa steps, document requirements, housing, and whether the chosen programme accepts international applicants.

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   How it compares

   China has 398 universities in total, so this institution sits in a large national system. Its strongest distinction is its specific medical focus in Shanghai, which makes it a narrower choice than broad-based universities and a better fit for applicants who already want traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacology.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.