Master in Chemistry

Applications for the Jan 2027 intake are open until Nov 1, 2026; tuition fees for Master in Chemistry are 35,000 CNY per year.

The Master in Chemistry at Chongqing University is a 4-year degree for students who want to learn about chemistry in English. This program helps students gain a deep understanding of chemistry and its applications.

The curriculum covers subjects like organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. Students develop skills in laboratory work, data analysis, and research methods. They also get hands-on experience with modern instrumentation and techniques.

Graduates can work as Research Chemists, Quality Control Chemists, or Laboratory Managers in industries like pharmaceuticals, materials science, or environmental monitoring. They can also work as Science Teachers or Chemical Consultants, helping companies develop new products and processes.

Chongqing University (CQU), founded in 1929 and based in southwest China, is a nationally supported comprehensive university and a member of the Excellence League. With around 48,240 students and roughly 1,700 international students, CQU is known for strengths in engineering, the built environment, technology and business, and offers a broad portfolio of academic options across its faculties and 131 programs.

The School of International Education provides dedicated support for overseas students, managing admissions, visas, registration and a lively extracurricular calendar. International learners can access intensive Chinese language and culture courses, certified testing for HSK, HSKK, YCT and BCT, and teacher-training pathways. Campus facilities are extensive, with four campuses, a library holding over 4.3 million volumes and modern study spaces to support research and everyday life.

Life in Chongqing blends urban convenience with dramatic mountain-river scenery and a vibrant food culture famous for Sichuan-style hotpot. The city is a major logistics and manufacturing hub with growing international ties. CQU also promotes mobility and funding opportunities through government and university scholarships, and arranges on-campus accommodation across its multiple campuses, helping new students settle into academic and social life quickly.