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China Pharmaceutical University
(CPU)
About
China Pharmaceutical University is a public university in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and the Province of Jiangsu. It was founded in 1968 through mergers between the National College of Pharmacy and other smaller universities. The university is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 19,664
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 6 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | =231 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 276 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =296 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 341 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =346 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =529 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =546 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =729 | 43.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 7 | 201.0 | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 41 | 76.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of China Pharmaceutical University?
China Pharmaceutical University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =847.
When was China Pharmaceutical University founded?
China Pharmaceutical University was founded in 1936.
What are the top subjects at China Pharmaceutical University?
Top subjects at China Pharmaceutical University include: Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.
Where is China Pharmaceutical University located?
China Pharmaceutical University is located in Nanjing, China.