English-taught Pharmacy in China
You can study a Pharmacy bachelor's degree entirely in English at 5 Chinese universities offering 5 programmes. Annual tuition ranges from 20,000 ¥ to 55,000 ¥; no Chinese (HSK) certificate is needed for admission, IELTS or TOEFL is enough.
- Universities
- 5
- English-taught programmes
- 5
- Lowest tuition
- 20,000 ¥
- Median tuition
- 25,500 ¥
In short
- Most affordable English-taught Pharmacy programme: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering (Sino-French Elite Engineering Education Program) at Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) (20,000 ¥ a year).
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) offers the most English-taught Pharmacy programmes (1).
- Universities usually ask for IELTS 5.5–6.0 or TOEFL 80–85; each university's guide sets the exact score.
- From 2026/27 a CSCA score is required for bachelor's applications; for English-taught programmes mathematics (and physics or chemistry if required) can be taken in English.
- Housing and living costs are not included; programme pages show the estimated total cost.
English-taught Pharmacy programmes (by annual tuition)
| Programme | University | Duration | Language requirement | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering (Sino-French Elite Engineering Education Program) | Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT)Beijing | — | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 CSCA | 20,000 ¥ |
| Pharmaceutical Science | Tianjin University (TJU)Tianjin | 4 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 20,000 ¥ |
| Pharmacy | Dalian University of TechnologyDalian | 4 years | IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 100 CSCA | 25,500 ¥ |
| Pharmacy | Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)Wuhan | 4 years | IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 35,000 ¥ |
| Biopharmaceutical Engineering | East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)Shanghai | 3 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 105 CSCA | 55,000 ¥ |
Tuition is the 2026–2027 annual fee published by each university and may change. Language requirements come from the university's latest bachelor's guide and may vary by programme.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study Pharmacy in English in China?
Yes. 5 universities offer 5 fully English-taught Pharmacy bachelor's programmes, with annual tuition from 20,000 ¥ to 55,000 ¥.
What is the cheapest English-taught Pharmacy programme in China?
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering (Sino-French Elite Engineering Education Program) at Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) is the most affordable at 20,000 ¥ a year. The median annual tuition is 25,500 ¥.
Which English test do I need for Pharmacy in China?
Usually IELTS 5.5–6.0 or TOEFL 80–85. Native English speakers or students from English-medium high schools are exempt at some universities.
Do I need to speak Chinese to study Pharmacy in English?
Not for admission; classes are in English. Basic Chinese helps in daily life and most universities offer Chinese classes. If you apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship, you must also take the CSCA Professional Chinese paper.
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