Hospital-Based Medical Training
Three directly affiliated and 20 indirectly affiliated hospitals create a large clinical teaching network for medicine, nursing and rehabilitation students.
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Traditional Chinese medicine, modern clinical science and hospital-based training in Hangzhou
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (ZCMU) was founded in 1953 and is a provincially administered medical university jointly developed by Zhejiang Province, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Ministry of Education. Its academic range extends from Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Chinese pharmacy to clinical medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, public health, audiology and biomedical science. More than 26,000 full-time students study across the Binwen and Fuchun campuses, including over 6,000 postgraduate students and more than 1,600 international degree students. Teaching is closely connected to three directly affiliated hospitals and 20 indirectly affiliated hospitals, giving medical students access to substantial clinical environments. Six fields — Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Biology and Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Molecular Biology and Genetics, and Chemistry — are listed among the global top 1% in ESI. For international applicants, the university publishes English- and Chinese-taught bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral routes, clear 2026 tuition schedules, dedicated scholarships and an International Education College that coordinates admission, housing and arrival support.
- Location
- Hangzhou, China
- Founded
- 1953
- International Students
- 1,600+
- Teaching Language
- English / Chinese
- Tuition
- CNY 19,000 - 52,000 / year
- Intake
- September
- Application Deadline
- June 15
Why Choose
Why Choose Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Key reasons international students choose Zhejiang Chinese Medical University for their studies in China.
Chinese Medicine Heritage
Training in Chinese medicine, acupuncture, tuina and Chinese pharmacy is supported by a university history dating to 1953.
Six ESI Top 1% Fields
Clinical medicine, pharmacology and toxicology, biology and biochemistry, agricultural sciences, molecular biology and genetics, and chemistry reach the ESI global top 1%.
English And Chinese Routes
International applicants can choose English-taught clinical, nursing, pharmacy and audiology programs alongside a broad Chinese-taught portfolio.
Substantial Scholarship Options
University, provincial and program-specific awards range from partial tuition support to full tuition for selected applicants.
Study In Hangzhou
The Binwen and Fuchun campuses combine a medical-university environment with access to Hangzhou’s culture, transport and technology economy.
Programs
Programs for International Students
Explore the degree programs and academic strengths available to international students at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
Chinese Medicine
Bachelor of MedicineLanguage: Chinese
Duration: 5 years
Tuition: CNY 25,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: Full-tuition program scholarship available for selected applicants
Clinical Medicine
Bachelor of MedicineLanguage: English
Duration: 6 years
Tuition: CNY 25,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: First-year half-tuition and later merit awards for selected students
Nursing
Bachelor of ScienceLanguage: English
Duration: 4 years
Tuition: CNY 20,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: Merit scholarship up to CNY 20,000 from the second year
Pharmacy
Bachelor of ScienceLanguage: English
Duration: 4 years
Tuition: CNY 20,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: First-year half-tuition and later awards up to CNY 20,000
Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation
Bachelor of ScienceLanguage: English
Duration: 4 years
Tuition: CNY 19,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: First-year half-tuition and later awards up to CNY 19,000
Acupuncture and Tuina
Bachelor of MedicineLanguage: Chinese
Duration: 5 years
Tuition: CNY 25,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: Zhejiang and ZCMU scholarships eligible
Stomatology
Bachelor of MedicineLanguage: Chinese
Duration: 5 years
Tuition: CNY 25,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: Zhejiang and ZCMU scholarships eligible
Medical And Health Sciences
MasterLanguage: Chinese
Duration: 3 years
Tuition: CNY 32,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: CSC, Zhejiang and ZCMU scholarships eligible
Medical And Health Sciences
MasterLanguage: English
Duration: 3 years
Tuition: CNY 42,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: CSC, Zhejiang and ZCMU scholarships eligible
Chinese Medicine And Related Medical Sciences
DoctorLanguage: English
Duration: 4 years
Tuition: CNY 52,000 / year
Intake: September
Scholarship: CSC and ZCMU scholarships eligible
Admission
Admission Requirements
What you need to apply to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University as an international student.
- Academic RequirementsBachelor’s applicants must be non-Chinese citizens under 35 with a senior high school diploma. Master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree; doctoral applicants need a relevant master’s degree.
- Language RequirementsChinese-taught programs require HSK Level 4. English-taught thresholds are program-specific and generally range from IELTS 5.5–6.0, TOEFL 80–86 or Duolingo 95–110; native speakers and applicants educated in English may qualify for a waiver.
- Entrance AssessmentUndergraduate applicants submit the required CSCA score report. The university may also arrange document review, an online interview or another program-specific assessment.
- Bachelor’s DocumentsOnline application form, passport, white-background photo, notarized high school diploma and transcripts, physical examination, police clearance and a self-introduction video.
- Graduate DocumentsPassport, highest diploma and full transcripts, two professor or associate-professor recommendations, a personal statement and research plan of at least 1,000 words, language evidence, medical form and police clearance.
- Application DeadlineSeptember intake: June 15, 2026. Where a March intake is offered, the published deadline is January 15. Scholarship routes may close earlier.
- Application FeeCNY 600, non-refundable, paid through the online application portal.
- Medical And Police CertificatesThe physical examination report and police clearance certificate must each have been issued within the six months before application.
- Visa DocumentsAdmitted students receive an Admission Notice and study-visa documentation for the X1 visa and residence permit process.
Tuition & Scholarships
Costs & Funding
Transparent tuition, living costs and scholarship options for international students.
Cost Breakdown
- Annual Tuition
- CNY 19,000 - 52,000 / year
- Bachelor’s Tuition
- CNY 19,000 – 25,000 / yearExact fee is listed for each international bachelor’s program
- Master’s Tuition
- CNY 32,000 – 42,000 / yearChinese-taught and English-taught published rates
- Doctoral Tuition
- CNY 42,000 – 52,000 / yearChinese-taught and English-taught published rates
- On-Campus Accommodation
- About CNY 2,700 – 5,400 / yearPublished Fuchun-campus rates for four-person and two-person rooms; campus and room type affect the final fee
- Application Fee
- CNY 600 (one-time)
- Medical Insurance
- CNY 800 / yearComprehensive insurance is compulsory for international students
- Residence Permit Fee
- About CNY 400 / yearPaid to the relevant public-security authority after arrival
- Estimated Living Cost
- CNY 2,000 – 3,500 / monthCAC estimate for meals, local transport and personal expenses in Hangzhou
Estimated First-Year CostCNY 48,000 – 101,000
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Coverage: Full tuition, university accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and the standard monthly stipend for the scholarship category.
Eligibility: Outstanding non-Chinese applicants to eligible full-time postgraduate programs who meet the CSC and ZCMU academic, age and language requirements.
Deadline: Follow the annual CSC and ZCMU notice
Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship
Coverage: CNY 20,000 – 30,000 per year, depending on study level and award category.
Eligibility: International degree students with strong academic records who satisfy the annual provincial and university selection criteria.
Deadline: Submit with the degree application unless the annual notice states otherwise
ZCMU International Student Scholarship
Coverage: CNY 2,000 – 20,000 per year through university merit-award categories.
Eligibility: New or continuing international students selected on academic performance, conduct and annual assessment results.
Deadline: Follow the annual International Education College notice
Chinese Medicine Full-Tuition Scholarship
Coverage: Full tuition for the standard five-year bachelor’s program for up to 30 selected students.
Eligibility: Qualified applicants admitted to the Chinese-taught Bachelor of Chinese Medicine program, subject to annual assessment.
Deadline: June 15
English-Medium Program Scholarships
Coverage: Program-specific support includes first-year half-tuition awards and later merit scholarships of up to CNY 19,000–20,000 per year.
Eligibility: Selected Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation students; conditions differ by program and study year.
Deadline: Apply with the relevant bachelor’s program
Huier Hearing Postgraduate Scholarship
Coverage: CNY 125,000 per recipient, released as 40% in year one, 30% in year two and 30% in year three.
Eligibility: Up to five English-taught Audiology master’s students each year who meet the program’s academic and assessment requirements.
Deadline: June 15
Campus Life
Life on Campus
What daily student life looks like at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
Two-Campus Experience
Students study across the Binwen and Fuchun campuses, with academic buildings, residences and student services organized around their program.
International Residences
International students can apply for furnished on-campus rooms, including shared options published for the Fuchun campus.
Medicine Culture
Chinese medicine, acupuncture, medicinal plants and health traditions shape exhibitions, student activities and the wider campus identity.
Sports And Recreation
Campus sports grounds, fitness spaces and student clubs support exercise, competition and informal community life.
International Community
More than 1,600 international degree students contribute to a multicultural medical and health-sciences community.
Life In Hangzhou
Students can explore West Lake, tea culture, historic districts and a modern digital economy connected by an extensive metro network.
Gallery
Campus Gallery
A visual tour of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
Research & Innovation
Research Strengths
Research capacity and innovation ecosystem at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
Clinical Medicine
Hospital-based research connects diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes across a large network of affiliated clinical institutions.
Pharmacology And Toxicology
Researchers evaluate therapeutic mechanisms, efficacy and safety across modern medicines and traditional Chinese medicine compounds.
Chinese Pharmacy
Work spans medicinal-resource cultivation, compound chemistry, quality control and evidence-based development of traditional formulas.
Biology And Biochemistry
Basic-science teams investigate biological mechanisms underlying disease, therapy and the action of natural products.
Molecular Medicine
Molecular biology and genetics research links laboratory findings with clinical questions and new therapeutic targets.
Rehabilitation And Audiology
Specialist teams combine clinical rehabilitation, hearing science, speech science and assistive technologies to improve patient function.
Career Outcomes
Graduate Outcomes
Where a degree from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University can take you after graduation.
Clinical Care Pathways
Medicine, nursing and rehabilitation graduates build clinical skills for hospitals and health services, subject to professional licensing rules in their destination country.
Chinese Medicine Practice
Chinese medicine and acupuncture graduates can pursue regulated clinical, wellness and integrative-health roles internationally.
Pharmaceutical Careers
Pharmacy and Chinese pharmacy training supports roles in research, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulation and product development.
Rehabilitation And Hearing Care
Specialist programs prepare graduates for rehabilitation centers, hearing clinics, assistive-device companies and community health services.
Postgraduate Progression
Bachelor’s graduates can continue into research or clinical master’s and doctoral study across ZCMU’s medical disciplines.
Cross-Cultural Health Expertise
International students graduate with experience navigating Chinese healthcare, medical language and intercultural patient communication.
Student Support
International Student Support
How Zhejiang Chinese Medical University helps international students settle in and succeed.
Accommodation Assistance
International Education College staff guide room applications, residence deposits, move-in and campus housing rules.
Residence Permit Support
Staff assist students with local registration, medical verification and conversion of the X1 visa after arrival.
Arrival Orientation
Orientation covers registration, campus services, safety, insurance, banking, transport and daily life in Hangzhou.
Academic Advising
Program advisors support course planning, credit requirements, clinical arrangements and academic progress.
Language Support
Chinese-language and medical-Chinese learning helps international students communicate during clinical training and daily life.
Health And Insurance
The university coordinates compulsory insurance and helps students access appropriate campus or affiliated-hospital care.
Safety And Emergency Help
Campus security and international-student contacts provide guidance and procedures for urgent situations.
Visa Guidance
Support covers admission documentation, X1 visa preparation, residence procedures and required updates during study.
Student Community
Cultural activities and student organizations help international students build friendships across medical and health disciplines.
Timeline
Application Timeline
Key dates and milestones for applying to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
- From January
Applications Open
Create an account at admission.zcmu.edu.cn and select the correct degree, teaching language and scholarship route.
- January – March
Prepare Your Documents
Arrange notarized academic records, language evidence, CSCA results where required, and valid health and police certificates.
- As Announced
Scholarship Applications
Follow the annual CSC, Zhejiang and ZCMU notices because scholarship deadlines can precede the general admission deadline.
- By June 15
September Intake Deadline
Submit the complete online application and CNY 600 application fee before the published closing date.
- June – July
Review And Assessment
The university reviews academic records and may invite applicants to a program-specific interview or assessment.
- July – August
Admission Decision
Successful applicants receive admission and scholarship results followed by the documents required for study-visa processing.
- August
Visa And Housing
Apply for an X1 visa, reserve accommodation and prepare original documents for verification in Hangzhou.
- September
Arrival And Registration
Complete registration, accommodation check-in, insurance, medical verification and residence-permit procedures before classes begin.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions international students ask most about Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
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