Overview

About the program

The Department of Chemistry at Donghua University has a long history, a solid reputation and a bright future. It offers both teaching disciplines and research in fundamental and applied chemistry.

As a department focused on teaching, the chemistry department provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to obtain a thorough fundamental knowledge in all fields of chemistry. In addition to general areas of chemistry, lectures are also offered in specialized areas including colloid and surface chemistry, medicinal chemistry.

Our courses provide the chemical foundation for all science and engineering students and help broadening their understanding about the structure and properties of matter.

Programme Structure

The department consists of five academic units focusing on:

Division of Inorganic Chemistry
Division of Analytic Chemistry
Division of Organic Chemistry
Division of Physical Chemistry
Shanghai Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Fundamental Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

Chemistry View 5 other PhDs in Chemistry in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China with a valid ordinary passport, be in good health, as well as be a masters degree holder.
Age requirements: Self-funded applicants: No more than the age of 45.
English proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

40000 CNY / year

≈ 40000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

40000 CNY / year

≈ 40000 CNY / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Shanghai

Funding

Work Permits

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