On August 15, a remarkable achievement was attained as ZCMU secured its inaugural placement within the global top 1,000 universities. The esteemed higher education evaluation institution, ShanghaiRanking, unveiled its 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), showcasing a distinguished selection of the globe’s top 1,000 research-focused universities. This significant recognition places ZCMU in the position of 779 within the 701-800 world rank range. Impressively, ZCMU also secured the 142nd position among mainland China’s universities. Notably, this year’s ranking saw the recognition of four Chinese medicine institutions from across the nation, underscoring the exceptional accomplishments of ZCMU’s academic community.

ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities, initiated in 2003, stands as the pioneer in comprehensive global university assessments. Alongside other distinguished rankings such as QS, THE, and U.S. NEWS, ARWU forms the quartet of the most authoritative and comprehensive evaluations of universities worldwide.