About China Pharmaceutical University
China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) is a top-ranked, research-oriented university in Nanjing, China, founded in 1936. It is a national key university under the "211 Project" and "Double First-Class" initiatives, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical sciences and related disciplines.
The university has two campuses, Xuanwumen and Jiangning, and is known for its history as China's first independent school of pharmacy and for its strong graduate employment rates.
Tuition & fees
- Tuition
- 5,179 USD
- Accommodation
- 1,036 USD
- Application fee
- 116 USD
- Insurance
- 116 USD
- Medical
- 72 USD
- Residency permit
- 116 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 6,631 USD
- Tuition
- 4,603 USD
- Accommodation
- 1,036 USD
- Application fee
- 116 USD
- Insurance
- 116 USD
- Medical
- 72 USD
- Residency permit
- 116 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 6,056 USD
- Tuition
- 2,014 USD
- Accommodation
- 1,036 USD
- Application fee
- 116 USD
- Insurance
- 116 USD
- Medical
- 72 USD
- Residency permit
- 116 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 3,467 USD
- Tuition
- 1,439 USD
- Accommodation
- 1,036 USD
- Application fee
- 58 USD
- Insurance
- 116 USD
- Medical
- 72 USD
- Residency permit
- 116 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 2,834 USD
Degree programs
| Program | Level | Language | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Pharmacy | Bachelor | English | 4.0 yr |
| International Economics and Trade | Bachelor | English | 4.0 yr |
| Pharmacy | Bachelor | English | 4.0 yr |
| Chinese Language | Language Program | Chinese | 1.0 yr |
| Analysis of Chinese Materia Medica | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Basic Science of Medicine | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Biology | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Biomedical Engineering | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Chemistry | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Clinical Pharmacy | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Marine Pharmacy | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Medicinal Chemistry | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Medicinal Chemistry of Natural Products | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmacy | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Pharmaceutical Big Data and Artificial Intelligence | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Pharmaceutics | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Pharmacognosy | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Pharmacokinetics | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Pharmacology | Masters | English | 3.0 yr |
| Processing of Chinese Materia Medica | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Public health and preventive medicine | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Public Management | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Social and Administrative Pharmacy | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Traditional Chinese Pharmaceutics | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Traditional Chinese Pharmacology | Masters | Chinese | 3.0 yr |
| Biology | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Clinical Pharmacy | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Marine Pharmacy | PhD | Chinese | 4.0 yr |
| Medicinal Chemistry | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Medicinal Chemistry of Natural Products | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmacy | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Pharmaceutical Big Data and Artificial Intelligence | PhD | Chinese | 4.0 yr |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Pharmaco-Economics | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Pharmacognosy | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Pharmacokinetics | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Pharmacology | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Social and Administrative Pharmacy | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
| Traditional Chinese Pharmacy | PhD | English | 4.0 yr |
Scholarships
1. Silk Road Scholarship Program
The Silk Road Scholarship Program, established by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), aims to strengthen people-to-people connections, support talent development, and promote mutual growth. This program is designed for students from countries along the Belt and Road Initiative to pursue degree studies in China.
Entrusted by the MOE, China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) recruits international students from relevant countries and regions under this scholarship program.
Ⅰ. Basic Information and Duration of the Scholarships
Coverage of the Scholarship:
- Tuition waiver
- Accommodation: Free university dormitory (twin room) provided by CPU
- Monthly stipend:
Bachelor’s students: CNY 2,500 per month
Master’s students: CNY 3,000 per month
PhD students: CNY 3,500 per month
Within the scholarship period, registered students will receive their stipend monthly from China Pharmaceutical University (CPU).
2. Bachelor’s Degree Scholarships — Categories, Coverage, and Duration
- Bachelor’s programs taught in Chinese: 19,000 RMB per year for 4 years
- Bachelor’s programs taught in English: 19,000 RMB per year for 4 years
Certain English-taught programs (special category): 20,000 RMB per year for 4 years
Notes:
- This is a partial scholarship that does not cover accommodation, insurance, or living expenses.
- Students must pay any remaining balance if the scholarship does not fully cover the tuition fee.
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