Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is a private post-secondary institution in Calgary offering acupuncture and TCM education.
The Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM) was founded on May 8, 1997, by Dr. Benny Xu. The college describes itself as the first institution in Alberta to provide professional education and training for acupuncturists and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Its mission is to empower and advance the practice of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine through excellence in education, clinical training, research, and community engagement. The college is located at 500, 628 - 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2R 0H6.
The college held an exclusive partnership with the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine beginning August 1, 2002. Dr. Benny Xu received Alberta's Centennial Medal in 2005 from the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. In 2022 the college relocated to a 38,000 square foot facility at 628 – 12 Ave SW, Calgary. The college became a degree-granting private post-secondary institution under Alberta's Post-secondary Learning Act in 2026.
The Bachelor of Acupuncture (B.Ac) is a four-year full-time program starting Winter 2027. The Acupuncture Diploma is a three-year program offered in full-time or part-time format, preparing graduates for practice as a Registered Acupuncturist (Dr. Ac.) The Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma is a four-year double-major diploma covering acupuncture and full TCM theory and clinical practice. Graduates consistently achieve strong results on the Pan-Canadian Licensing Examinations.
Facilities listed include an on-campus library, practicing treatment rooms, the Huatuo Clinic, and a student treatment center. Campus locations are listed at 1910 – 20th Ave NW and 628-12 Ave SW. Students receive a student email and learning management system along with a Microsoft Office 365 account. Admission routes include B.Ac Regular Admission, Post-Secondary Transfer, Diploma-to-Degree Pathway, and Mature Applicant Admission, plus a Mature Student Pathway for Diploma Programs.