Study Chemical Engineering in China
261 programmes in chemical engineering at 66 universities in China are open to international students; 58% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,867 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,495 USD and 4,871 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Chemical Engineering programmes
1–24 of 261 · page 1 of 10
Chemical Engineering in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57 | 2,677 USD | 2,975 USD | 3,719 USD |
| Master's | 128 | 3,495 USD | 3,867 USD | 4,871 USD |
| PhD | 75 | 4,938 USD | 5,503 USD | 6,396 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 chemical engineering in China
- Sichuan University (SCU) (22)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (18)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (16)
- East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) (11)
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) (9)
- Central South University (CSU) (9)
- China University of Petroleum (East China) (9)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (8)
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (8)
- Changzhou University (CZU) (7)
Study Chemical Engineering in China: common questions
- How many chemical engineering programmes are there in China?
- 261 chemical engineering programmes at 66 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a chemical engineering degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in chemical engineering in China is 3,867 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,495 USD and 4,871 USD per year.
- Can I study chemical engineering in China in English?
- Yes — 58% of the chemical engineering programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (151 of 261).
- Are any of these chemical engineering programmes available online?
- 1 of the 261 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for chemical engineering in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 3,867 USD for master's programmes.
More on studying in China: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
Planning to study chemical engineering in China?
An advisor who knows admissions in China can shortlist chemical engineering programmes for your budget and profile.