OpenFieldShenzhou Open University of TCM
Study accredited European Traditional Chinese Medicine, clinical acupuncture, and herbal pharmacology at Shenzhou University in Amsterdam.
Institution Overview & Profile
Shenzhou Open University of TCM, established in 1991 in Amsterdam, is Europe's premier educational institution for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Delivering comprehensive, English-taught and Dutch-taught diplomas in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tuina massage, and Western Basic Medicine, Shenzhou is fully accredited by Dutch professional healthcare associations (Zhong, NVA, NWP) and affiliated with premier TCM universities in Beijing and Guangzhou.
Key Academic Strengths
- Over 30 years as the foremost European academic centre for authentic Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Full professional recognition by Dutch health insurance companies (Zilveren Kruis, VGZ, CZ) for graduate treatments
- Academic cooperation with Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM)
- Dedicated on-campus clinical training clinic with real patient consultations under master practitioners
Featured Academic & Degree Programs
Diploma in Acupuncture (Three-Year Professional Program)
Three-year curriculum covering meridian theory, point location, pulse and tongue diagnosis, moxibustion, cupping, and clinical internships.
Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine
Two-year specialized course exploring over 300 herbal substances, classical formulas, herbal safety, and pharmacology.
Western Basic Medicine (WBM - Westerse Medische Basiskennis)
CPION/Plato-accredited foundation in anatomy, physiology, and pathology required for health insurance recognition in the Netherlands.
Verified Academic Opportunities (7)
Shenzhou Acupuncture Professional Diploma Enrolment
Three-year comprehensive professional training qualifying practitioners for certified clinical acupuncture practice across the EU.
Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine & Pharmacology Admission
Two-year postgraduate diploma analyzing classical herbal formulas, synergistic contraindications, and evidence-based phytotherapy.
Western Basic Medicine (CPION / Plato Accredited) Admission
One-year intensive medical foundation in cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine pathology meeting statutory Dutch complementary medicine laws.
Amsterdam Clinical Internship Practicum under Master Practitioners
Mandatory 300-hour clinical residency at the Shenzhou Outpatient TCM Clinic treating chronic pain, dermatological, and stress disorders.
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Summer Hospital Fellowship
Two-week intensive hospital clinical observation fellowship hosted at BUCM affiliated teaching hospitals in Beijing, China.
Diploma in Tuina Chinese Medical Massage Enrolment
Two-year specialized manual therapy curriculum focusing on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, acupressure manipulation, and pediatric Tuina.
Shenzhou Student Practitioner Research Award
Annual research award honoring outstanding graduate case studies demonstrating successful integrative TCM treatment outcomes.
Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)
Dr. Dong Zhi-Lin
Founder, Chancellor & Senior TCM Professor · University Directorate & Department of Herbal Medicine
Dr. Dong Zhi-Lin is the founder of Shenzhou Open University of TCM and an international authority on Chinese herbal medicine, serving on global advisory boards of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS).
Dr. Zhang Hui
Head of Acupuncture Department & Chief Clinical Supervisor · Department of Acupuncture
Dr. Zhang Hui oversees acupuncture clinical education and student outpatient clinic operations, specializing in scalp acupuncture for post-stroke recovery and chronic pain.
Dr. Robbert van Haselen
Director of Research & Integrative Medicine Specialist · Department of Western Basic Medicine & Research
Dr. Robbert van Haselen is a research methodologist and international medical editor publishing systematic reviews on complementary and integrative clinical healthcare.
Next Steps & Application Advisory
Prospective scholars are advised to review official Shenzhou Open University of TCM program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.