Founded in 1952, Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Taiyuan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shanxi Province, Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (STCMU) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (STCMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. STCMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.