📖 Introduction

China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) is a distinguished public institution specializing in pharmaceutical education and research. Founded in 1936, CPU is one of China's key universities for pharmaceutical sciences and is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. As a comprehensive university, CPU is committed to advancing knowledge and expertise in the pharmaceutical field, offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

One of the distinguishing qualities of CPU is its dedication to pharmaceutical innovation and industry relevance. The university has a strong focus on research and development in pharmaceutical sciences, contributing significantly to advancements in drug discovery, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industry. While specific global rankings may vary, CPU is recognized nationally and internationally for its contributions to pharmaceutical research and education. The university's emphasis on producing highly skilled professionals in pharmaceutical sciences, along with its collaborative partnerships with industry, makes it a leading institution for those seeking a career in pharmaceuticals and related fields.

🏫 About China Pharmaceutical University (CPU)

According to the 2008 statistics of the Ministry of Education of China, CPU’s Pharmacy discipline ranks No. 1 and Traditional Chinese Pharmacy discipline ranks No. 3 among all Chinese universities.The university spirit is “strict, practical, creative and cooperative.” CPU graduates are devoted in serving the society, and enjoy a high reputation from employers and the society. The employment rate tops among the higher institutions in China, about 99.8% for undergraduates, 100% for post-graduates, and 99.33% for vocational school students. The rate fluctuates little to the economic environment.

Schools and Departments

CPU consists of 6 schools (School of Pharmacy, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, School of life science and Technology, School of International Pharmaceutical Business, School of Continuing Education, and School of Higher Vocational Education), 4 independent departments (Dept. of Basic Sciences, Dept. of Foreign Languages, Dept. of Social Sciences, and Dept. of Physical Education), and 5 key labs and centers at state or provincial levels.

Programs

CPU offers 20 bachelor’s degree programs, 29 master’s programs, 24 doctoral programs and 6 post-doctoral fellowship programs. There are three national key disciplines: Pharmaceutical Chemistry , Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics and one provincial key discipline–Modern Traditional Chinese Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy.

Campus

CPU is located in Nanjing , the “ancient capital city of six dynasties” in China and is composed of two campuses including Xuanwumen campus located in downtown Nanjing and Jiangning campus in the southeast outskirt of Nanjing.

International

The university is also active in international academic exchanges. It has made academic exchange agreements with more than 30 higher education institutions in different countries and regions of the world, including Japan, the United States, UK, Australia, Italy and Hong Kong. In addition, it maintains academic relationships with research institutions and universities in more than 40 countries and regions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Programs

  • 32,000 CNY/ Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • 36,000 CNY / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
  • 36,000 CNY / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
  • 36,000 CNY / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
  • 🏠 Accommodation

    If accommodation on campus is important to you we advise you to arrive a few days before so you can try to register. You can also to choose accommodation off campus, we have an article about that here.

    📬 Admissions Process

    3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

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    Application step 3

    Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

    Required documents:

    • Passport
    • Graduation certificate
    • Passport size photo

    Preparing documents:

    You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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    Application process:

    Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

    The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

    Once submitted to China Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

    After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

    The university may contact you directly for further questions.

    We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

    After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

    Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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    Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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