Study Chemistry in China

460 programmes in chemistry at 91 universities in China are open to international students; 64% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,462 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,495 USD and 5,652 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Chemistry programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Chemistry Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) PhD 14,725 USD
PhD in Analytical Chemistry Shandong University, Jinan PhD 5,057 USD
PhD in Bio-chemistry and Molecular Biology Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU) PhD 4,611 USD
Bachelor in Chemistry New York University Shanghai (NYUSH) Bachelor's 44,622 USD
PhD in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry Kunming Medical University (KMU) PhD 6,693 USD
Master in Analytic Chemistry East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) Master's 6,247 USD
PhD in Energy Chemistry Xiamen University (XMU) PhD 8,181 USD
Master in Medicinal Chemistry Xuzhou Medical University (XZMU) Master's 5,355 USD
Master in Analytical Chemistry The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Master's 9,817 USD
Bachelor in Applied Chemistry East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) Bachelor's 3,272 USD
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (taught in Chinese) Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Master's 4,462 USD
Master in Chemistry (Chinese-taught) Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) Master's 4,299 USD
PhD in Analytic Chemistry East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) PhD 6,545 USD
PhD in Industrial Catalysis Xiamen University (XMU) PhD 8,181 USD
PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Autophagy and Tumor) Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) PhD 7,437 USD
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM) Master's 4,760 USD
Bachelor in Chemistry The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Bachelor's 20,824 USD
Master in Chemical Engineering and Technology (Biology Chemistry) Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) Master's 5,355 USD
Master in Physical Chemistry Shandong University, Jinan Master's 5,057 USD
Master in Medicinal Chemistry Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) Master's 6,693 USD
Master in Pharmacochemistry Qingdao University (QDU) Master's 3,659 USD
PhD in Process Chemistry Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) PhD 7,437 USD
Bachelor in Materials Chemistry (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in Applied Chemistry Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD

Chemistry in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 65 2,677 USD 2,975 USD 3,994 USD
Master's 213 3,495 USD 4,462 USD 5,652 USD
PhD 182 4,968 USD 5,503 USD 6,693 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for chemistry in China

Study Chemistry in China: common questions

How many chemistry programmes are there in China?
460 chemistry programmes at 91 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a chemistry degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in chemistry in China is 4,462 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,495 USD and 5,652 USD per year.
Can I study chemistry in China in English?
Yes — 64% of the chemistry programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (293 of 460).
Which degree level is cheapest for chemistry in China?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 4,462 USD for master's programmes.

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