Experience the Magic of Traditional Chinese Medicine!
✨ About the Program
Ready to explore the wonders of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? 🌿
The “Discover Jiangsu” 2025 International Summer School, organized by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education and hosted by China Pharmaceutical University (CPU), is your perfect gateway!
This 2-week program blends academic learning 🎓 with cultural experiences 🏮, offering international students a hands-on journey into the ancient world of TCM. Activities include Chinese language classes, expert-led seminars, TCM workshops, and real-world practice sessions.
🗓️ Duration: July 7 – July 20, 2025
📍 Location: China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
🏫 About China Pharmaceutical University (CPU)
Founded in 1936, CPU was the first independent pharmacy university in China and is directly governed by the Ministry of Education. 📚
Recognized as a “Double First-Class” institution, CPU has a proud legacy of welcoming international students, scholars, and researchers from all over the world.
Guided by its motto — “Excellence in Health Care and Dedication to Human Community” — CPU has been shaping the future of healthcare for nearly 90 years! 🏥🌍
📚 What’s in the Program?
Get ready for a rich mix of academic and cultural activities! 🎯
🧪 Academic Activities
- Attend expert-led lectures and seminars on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Participate in TCM practice sessions: learn about herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tuina), cupping, scraping (guasha), and more.
🏛️ Hands-on Experiences
- Visit Nanjing Jiangning Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Explore CPU’s Botanical Garden, Pharmacy Museum, Medicinal Diet Hall, and GMP pharmaceutical production workshops.
- Try traditional sports and meridian health exercises to boost wellness and energy!
🌟 Program Highlights
🍵 Medicinal Food Workshop
Smell, taste, and create herbal teas and medicinal dishes using ingredients like goji berries, angelica, and astragalus. Learn how food and medicine go hand-in-hand!
🏭 GMP Factory Visit
Step inside a real pharmaceutical GMP workshop. See how medicines are made with strict hygiene and production standards!
🩺 TCM Therapy Practice
Experience acupuncture, massage, cupping, and scraping therapies through live demos and hands-on training. 🧑⚕️
🏥 TCM Hospital Tour
Witness the preparation of herbal medicines and the full clinical treatment process at a Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital.
🧘 Meridian Health Exercises
Discover how traditional exercise and meridian theory work together to promote holistic health.
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | April 30, 2025 |
| Interview Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Admission Results | May 20, 2025 |
| Registration Day | July 6, 2025 |
| Program Period | July 7 – 20, 2025 |
🎯 Who Can Apply?
- 🌍 Overseas students coming to China for summer programs
- 🎓 Outstanding international students from universities outside CPU
- 🎓 Excellent current students (including international students) at CPU
Note: Due to limited spots, all applicants will go through a selection interview.
💵 Fees and Costs
- 🎓 Tuition: Free
- 🏠 Accommodation and Meals: Free (For external students, on-campus housing is provided at no cost.)
- ✈️ Travel, Visa, and Insurance: Participants must cover these costs themselves.
- 💰 Registration Fee: 400 RMB
📝 How to Apply?
- Complete the application form (see Attachment 1) and send it to:
📧 1020202606@cpu.edu.cn or n.jin@cpu.edu.cn - Fill out the online application form here:
🔗 Application Link
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025, by 5:00 PM (China time)
📩 Contact Information
If you have questions, feel free to reach out!
- Miss Yang: 1020202606@cpu.edu.cn
- Miss Jin: n.jin@cpu.edu.cn
