Welcome to the official English website of Tongji Medical College (TJMC), Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

Founded over 110 years ago, TJMC is one of the birthplace institutions of modern medical education in China. The college currently comprises 8 schools/departments and 10 affiliated and joint clinical hospitals. Ranked eighth in the “2024 Comprehensive Strength Rankings of Medical Universities in China”, TJMC is committed to contributing to the “Healthy China” initiative with its expertise and dedication.

The college was founded in 1907 through a collaboration between China and Germany in Shanghai, with Dr. Erich Paulun from Germany serving as its first rector. It was originally established as the German Medical School (Deutsche Medizinschule), marking the beginning of Tongji Medical College’s century-long legacy and igniting the spark of modern medical education in China. The name “Tongji” is derived from the Shanghai dialect’s phonetic approximation of the German word “Deutsch.” In Chinese, “Tongji” means “working together in the same boat,” symbolizing the cooperative spirit of China and Germany in advancing medical education and reflecting the historical ties between the two nations in the field of medicine.

The college continuously optimizes its discipline structure and has achieved remarkable results in discipline construction. Twelve disciplines related to ESI (Essential Science Indicators) have ranked in the top 1% globally, with Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Biology and Biochemistry ranking in the top 0.1%. Three disciplines—Basic Medicine, Clinical Medicine, and Public Health and Preventive Medicine—have been included in the national “Double First-Class” initiative.

The college has always adhered to a “student-centered” approach to education, establishing a shining reputation for “Studying Medicine at Tongji.” It offers 15 undergraduate programs, 67 master’s degree programs, 10 first-level doctoral programs, and 64 doctoral programs, along with 6 postdoctoral research stations. Currently, the college has over 11,000 students, including nearly 500 international students. Over its nearly 120 years of academic history, the college has trained more than 90,000 medical and health professionals, including 16 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, such as Qiu Fazu, as well as prominent figures like Wu Zhongbi, an academician of the German National Academy of Sciences, Hu Bingchang and Ming Guoli, both academicians of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, and Zhang Dingyu, recipient of the “People’s Hero” national honor, Li Huanying, an “Role Model of the Times,” and Zhu Lan, one of the “Top Ten Most Beautiful Doctors of China.” These distinguished individuals represent the outstanding contributions of our alumni.

The college has actively implemented the “the workforce development strategy,” aiming to build a high-quality faculty team with strong ethics and expertise. Currently, TJMC (main campus) has 421 full-time teachers, including 182 professors and 155 associate professors, with 93% holding doctoral degrees. The three directly affiliated hospitals employ 4,872 professional and technical staff in medical, teaching, and research positions, including 406 with senior professional titles and 629 with associate professional titles. TJMC currently boasts 164 national-level talents, including 3 academicians, 68 sci-tech leaders, and 93 young sci-tech talents.

The college actively promotes organized research, fostering the integration of basic and clinical sciences, as well as the alignment of health with technology and society. It has established four national-level research platforms and has been approved for three Innovation Research Groups by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). The college has won over 30 national science and technology awards. Since 2000, it has undertaken more than 200 major national research projects, with research funding reaching nearly 4.5 billion yuan. Since 2017, the number of NSFC-funded projects approved annually has surpassed 350, placing the college among the top medical institutions in China.

The college has always worked in close collaboration with the international community, engaging in comprehensive, multi-level, and multi-channel international exchange and cooperation. To date, it has established long-term, friendly partnerships with over 40 universities, medical schools, and research institutions across more than 20 countries and regions. These partnerships have led to fruitful collaborations in teaching and research, including the establishment of eight Sino-foreign cooperative research bases at the provincial and national levels. These efforts have significantly enhanced the college’s educational quality and international influence.

Tongji Medical College is located in the beautiful city of Wuhan, on the banks of the Yangtze River. The campus, nestled in the heart of the prosperous city, offers a refined and elegant environment with vibrant cultural and sports activities. It creates a harmonious, livable, and ideal setting for teaching and learning, enriching the campus life of both faculty and students.

“Tongji thrives because of medicine, and medicine flourishes because of Tongji.” Tongji Medical College is dedicated to advancing medical education and promoting human health with unwavering commitment. It aims to join hands with the world in building a global community of health for all.

Chairman of the School Board