Hunan University of Chinese Medicine is located in Changsha, a city with a rich history and cultural heritage, and is a key undergraduate institution in Hunan Province. It was one of the first universities in China to establish nationally recognized key disciplines in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and among the first to admit doctoral students, international students, and students from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The university currently has two campuses, Hengpu and Dongtang, covering an area of 1,018 acres. The university is comprised of 15 undergraduate colleges, as well as a Graduate School, International Education College, Continuing Education College, and Xiangxing College (an independent college). It operates 15 affiliated hospitals, including two directly managed, and 27 teaching hospitals. The current Party Secretary is Dai Aiguo, and the President is Yi Gangqiang.
The university originated in 1934 as Hunan National College of Chinese Medicine. In 1960, it became an undergraduate institution, known as Hunan College of Chinese Medicine. The Hunan Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine merged with the university in 1965 (it was restored as an independent institution in 1972), and in 1990, the former Hunan University of Science and Technology merged into Hunan College of Chinese Medicine. In 2002, it merged with the Hunan Provincial Institute of Chinese Medicine (which regained independent status in 2022). In 2006, the Ministry of Education approved its renaming to Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. The university began enrolling students in the first batch of Hunan Province’s undergraduate program in 2012, and it was selected as a high-level institution in 2018 for the "Domestic First-Class University Construction Project." In 2022, it was included in Hunan Province's "Double First-Class" initiative, which aims to build world-class disciplines. In 2020, it became a pilot school for the comprehensive reform of "all-around education" in Hunan Province, and in 2022, it was recognized as a "Model University for Party Building in Hunan." In 2023, the university won the "Hunan Province May Day Labor Award." The university completed the Ministry of Education's undergraduate education evaluation in 2023 and is making significant strides toward becoming a prominent academic institution.
In its long history of educational practice, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine has adhered to the motto "Civilization, Practicality, Inheritance, Innovation" and the guiding principles of "Humanity, Benevolence, Precision, Sincerity." The university follows a strategy focused on "Quality Education, Distinctive Features, and Open Education," aiming to promote the inheritance and innovative development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), serve human health, and contribute to the economic and social development of the region. The university is accelerating its development as a strong institution in education, science, technology, talent, culture, quality, and industry, while deepening comprehensive reforms and strengthening its internal development. It is an important base for cultivating TCM talent, conducting scientific research, and advancing the TCM industry and medical services. It is also a cultural hub for the inheritance of TCM and a key player in promoting TCM globally.
University Structure and Academic Programs: Hunan University of Chinese Medicine primarily focuses on undergraduate education, while also developing graduate education and long-term academic programs. It actively engages in the education of students from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and international students, as well as offering continuing education programs. The university currently enrolls 30,999 students, including 20,486 full-time undergraduate students, 6,281 students at Xiangxing College, 3,472 master’s students, 516 doctoral students, and 244 international students. It offers 31 undergraduate programs, covering six major fields: medicine, science, engineering, management, arts, and education. The university also has 3 post-doctoral research stations, 3 first-level doctoral programs, and 23 second-level doctoral programs, as well as several master's programs in various disciplines.
Distinctive Educational Philosophy: The university is committed to building a new medical system that promotes medical education innovation. It places a strong emphasis on the integration of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, and encourages multidisciplinary, collaborative development. It has several nationally recognized teaching teams, including the famous Huang Danian-style team, and offers 8 national first-class undergraduate programs and 19 provincial first-class programs. Additionally, it has 11 nationally and provincially recognized specialty programs and 10 top-level courses. It has developed numerous virtual experimental teaching projects and innovation and entrepreneurship education bases.
Research and Academic Achievements: The university has established a comprehensive academic system, with key disciplines in TCM, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical medicine, and pharmacology, which are highly ranked in global academic fields. The university’s TCM diagnostic science is a leading discipline in China, and it also excels in acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine for liver and gallbladder diseases, and TCM gastroenterology. It has built a national and provincial research platform with 97 research centers and a wide range of scientific projects, including innovative research on traditional Chinese medicine formulations, patent applications, and technological advancements. The university has been granted numerous national-level patents and has received several prestigious scientific awards.
Talent Development: The university follows a comprehensive approach to talent recruitment, cultivation, retention, and evaluation, with a focus on both Chinese and international academic exchange. It has produced many high-level talents, including distinguished TCM scholars, doctors, and leading researchers, and has fostered more than 200,000 graduates. The university has won national and provincial awards in various academic competitions and has seen its students achieve significant success in clinical and research fields.
Internationalization: The university is highly active in international exchange and cooperation, having established stable educational partnerships with 45 countries and regions. It hosts the world’s first research-oriented TCM Confucius Institute in South Korea and has set up TCM centers in countries including Pakistan, Cambodia, Dubai, and Zimbabwe. The university is a leader in the global promotion of TCM and continues to expand its international reach.
Looking Ahead: With the guidance of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the university remains committed to the fundamental task of fostering talent for the Party and the country, and strives to become a world-class institution that is renowned for its academic achievements and TCM expertise.
(Data as of October 2024)
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