Founded in 1956, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM) is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 66 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Chinese higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SHUTCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.