Established in 1956, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine( SHUTCM) is one of the four oldest universities of its kind in China. Shanghai Academy of T.C.M, which was founded in 1985, was affiliated with SHUTCM, making it one of the seven major T.C.M. research centers in China. SHUTCM is located in the Research and Education Zone of Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong District in Shanghai, with beautiful environment and modern teaching facilities.

Currently, there are 7400 full-time students studying at the university, including 200 students from regions of Hongkong Macau and Taiwan, and nearly 900 international students.

Since its establishment over 50 years ago, SHTCM has always been committed to educate TCM professionals on all levels, and alumnus now spread across more than 60 countries and regions. At present, the total number of specialists and professors is more than 600, including 2 Academicians, over 30 nationally or municipally renowned TCM doctors, and leaders of national key subjects. SHUTCM is listed as one of top TCM universities in terms of comprehensive strength.

SHUTCM consists of 14 colleges and departments; 3 first-rate comprehensive hospitals(a.k.a.Shuguang Hospital, Longhua Hospital, and Yueyang Hospital) that are directly affiliated with the university; another 2 hospitals that are indirectly affiliated(a.k.a. Putuo Hospital, and Shanghai Hospital of TCM); 16 affiliated or co-founded research institutes; 10 research centers; and 3 research bases that are supported by Ministry of Education. SHUTCM is also supported by Ministry of Education in the projects of "Innovation on Talent Education Mode" and " Featured Disciplines". For first-level discipline, 3 branches are designated as both doctor-degree granting units and post-doctoral units, including Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), Chinese Materia Medica (CMM), and Integrated Medicine(IM), with CMM ranking the top and TCM the second among all the TCM universities nation wide. For second-level discipline, 15 branches are designated as doctor-degree granting units. There are another 23 master degree granting-units. As for undergraduates, the university offers 29 majors and directions to choose from.

In terms of international exchange, SHUTCM has been cooperating with organizations in 14 countries and regions in the fields of research, teaching and medical treatment. SHUTCM has two joint education programs in Materia Medica and Nursing with UK universities .

SHUTCM strives to become a top TCM university that roots in high quality education, leading researches, and extensive international exchanges and cooperation.