NZSATCM New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine was established in 1956 and is one of the four oldest TCM institutes of higher education in China. It is one of the first educational institutes approved to award master’s and doctor’s degree in China.

In 2000, the university became an institute governed jointly by State Administration of TCM and Guangdong provincial government.

The university consists of 14 schools and departments which are First School of Clinic Medicine, Second School of Clinic Medicine, Third School of Clinic Medicine, School of Fundamental Medical Science, School of Chinese Pharmaceutical Science, School of International Education, School of Continuing Education, School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, School of Nursing Science, School of Economy and Management, School of Information Technology, School of Human Social Science, School of Professional Techniques, and Department of Physical Education.

The university also has 10 affiliated hospitals and 1 jointly-opened hospital. The number of staff reaches over 1000.

In 2002, the university was approved to allow the non-medical bachelor degree holders to study medicine as postgraduates.

The university had established cooperative relationships with over 50 countries and regions, and welcomed the opportunity to establish a link with New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.