1. Introduction of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) is a national key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, and it specializes in Chinese medicine. It is jointly constructed by the Ministry of Education, the National Health Commission of the PRC, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Beijing. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine English is a founding member of the first batch of First Class University and First-Class Academic Discipline Construction, National “Project 211”, “985 Project Innovation Platform” Construction Universities, Outstanding Doctors (Chinese Medicine) Education and Training Program Reform Pilot Universities, First Class Chinese Medicine University Construction Alliance and Beijing Excellent Medical Talents Training University Alliance. It has been selected as National “Project 111”, National Construction of High-level University Public Graduate Project, National University Student Innovation Program, National Undergraduate Training Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, National Demonstration University for Deepening Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Reform, Demonstration for Studying in China by the Ministry of Education and Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students Under Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.
2. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine is favored by International Students
Chinese medicine has been passed down for thousands of years, and it has had a growing influence on the world in recent years. As one of the birthplaces of traditional medicine, Chinese medicine has thousands of years of history and is becoming increasingly popular among international students. Many foreigners from far away came to China and became attached to Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine can treat many diseases that cannot be cured by Western medicine. Sometimes filming does not show problems of stomach ache and stomach bloating, and Western doctors will say there is no problem and let patients go home. However, Chinese medicine can diagnose problems by watching, listening, asking, and feeling, and move to adjustment therapy early. Therefore, many students choose the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine English.
3. The most popular study program for international students at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine English has 9 undergraduate study programs, and 7 of them are available for international students. Among them, Chinese Medicine Acupuncture, and Massage are the most popular study programs among international students. The university always encourages teaching in Chinese to allow international students to better understand the extensive and profound Chinese medicine and culture. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine English has set up a preparatory class for education, which usually lasts six months to one year. The main courses include basic Chinese language, Chinese medicine in Chinese language, and basic course of Chinese medicine. The purpose is to improve international students’ Chinese proficiency, increase their learning of Chinese medicine and related knowledge, and ensure that they can keep up with the undergraduate program after enrollment. To relieve students’ financial pressure, the university provides the national government scholarship, the Beijing University scholarship for international students, and the Beijing University scholarship for international students established by BUCM. And hundreds of students can get scholarships.