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
Bachelor in Applied Chemistry Peking University (PKU) Bachelor's 4,462 USD
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) Master's 7,437 USD
Master in Bio-chemistry and Molecular Biology Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU) Master's 4,016 USD
Bachelor in Applied Chemistry Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Master in Chemistry (chinese-taught) Central South University (CSU) Master's 2,975 USD
PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Second Clinical Medical College) Jilin University (JLU) PhD 4,908 USD
Bachelor in Applied Chemistry (taught in Chinese) Tianjin University (TJU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD
PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Chinese - Autophagy and Tumor) Chongqing Zhengda Software Vocational Technological College (CQZSVTC) PhD 6,693 USD
PhD in Applied Chemistry Tianjin University (TJU) PhD 4,938 USD
Master in Chemistry China Three Gorges University (CTGU) Master's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in Applied Chemistry (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) Bachelor's 3,570 USD
Bachelor in Materials Chemistry (taught in Chinese) Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Bachelor's 3,421 USD
PhD in Applied Chemistry (Chinese-taught) Central South University (CSU) PhD 3,719 USD
Master in Medicinal Chemistry Shandong University, Jinan Master's 5,355 USD
PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Chinese - Bioinformatics) Chongqing Zhengda Software Vocational Technological College (CQZSVTC) PhD 6,693 USD
PhD in Physical Chemistry Southwest University (SWU) PhD 5,503 USD
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) Master's 4,165 USD
PhD in Applied Chemistry Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 6,842 USD
Master in Medicinal Chemistry China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) Master's 4,760 USD
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Dalian Medical University (DMU) Master's 6,098 USD
Bachelor in Applied Chemistry Tiangong University (TGU) Bachelor's 3,719 USD
Master's in Chemistry Beihang University (BUAA) Master's 5,206 USD
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Jilin University (JLU) Master's 4,462 USD
PhD in Applied Chemistry (taught in Chinese) Tianjin University (TJU) PhD 4,938 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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