Saint Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University

According to the rating of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the university has the highest rating among pharmaceutical and medical universities in Russia.

The university constantly monitors the quality of educational programs and the consistency of their content with the requirements of the modern industry market. All these allow students to get a quality higher education and become a competent and in-demand specialist in the labor market.

With the support of L'Oréal, an ultra-modern Center for Pharmaceutical Cosmetology, where students learn cosmeceutics and receive practical training, was opened at the University in 2018. In cooperation with the German concern Sartorius, a biotechnological laboratory with the latest equipment was created. There is a training center for industrial technology of medicines with a quality control laboratory and sections of hard and soft dosage forms. Its task is to bring students' practical classes as close as possible to real pharmaceutical production.

The university campus consists of several buildings located near the Karpovka River embankment, the Botanical Garden of Peter the Great, as well as Kazan Cathedral, the Griboyedov Canal embankment. Within walking distance from the campus there are such attractions and architectural monuments as Bank Bridge, Museum of Bohemian Life, House of Fabergé, St. Isaac's Cathedral, etc.

If you learn, you should learn only from the best. From the moment of its foundation till the present day, Saint Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University has been taking great pride in its teaching staff. Honored scientists, doctors, biologists, laureates of the Russian Government Prize in the field of science and technology work here. More than 80% of professors have PhD degrees.

Over the years, partnerships have been formed with Cranfield University, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology in Dusseldorf, Tampere, Kuopio, etc. The Russian-Finnish Life Sciences Center has been opened at the University for the purpose of knowledge and experience exchange.

Since 1955, the university has been training professionals for foreign countries in the specialties of Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Chemical Technology. Taking into account the specifics of the work of future specialists, courses on infectious diseases of tropical countries, medicinal plants, and review of pharmaceutical markets have been introduced into the training programs.

One of the advantages of the Saint Petersburg State Chemical and Pharmaceutical University is the fact that the Pharmacy training is conducted in Russian, French, and English. Therefore, the University enjoys the greatest demand and popularity among foreign applicants from Francophone and Anglophone countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Gabon, Congo, Cameroon, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Honduras, Ecuador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Brazil, etc.).

In the classroom, theory is closely related to practice. Special models and laboratories with modern medical equipment are used to practice skills. Students are provided with computer classes, a reading room, and an Internet center. The university opened a nursery of medicinal plants (in Lembolovo, Leningrad Region) where practical classes are also held.

An important role in the training of specialists is carried out by the Student Scientific Society. Students annually participate in the Pharmaceutical International Camp of Innovations, undergo internships at foreign universities and pharmaceutical companies (for example, at Cranfield University, at Pfizer production, etc.).

The university awards graduates a diploma of the Russian state standard, which certifies the receipt of higher education and indicates the degree/qualification and specialty received.

Additional educational opportunities are available to every student:

• Every year, the university holds the All-Russian scientific conference “Young Pharmacy – the potential of the future” where the latest findings of the industry are discussed.

• The University has its own museum with a unique herbarium, items from ancient pharmacies and other exhibits for deep immersion in the profession.

• Students get access to their own scientific library with a collection of 300,000 books, journals and scientific papers.

• The International Scientific and Practical seminar “Medicinal plant-growing and modern pharmaceutical industry” is held annually in the nursery of medicinal plants, where specialists from Russia and European countries come.

Currently, various pharmaceutical clusters that require highly qualified personnel are actively developing in the world. Having graduated from the university, you will be able to get a quality higher education in the field of development and production of medicines, become a specialist ready to work in the pharmaceutical, as well as biotechnological, cosmetic and food industries, including managing a pharmacy. This education provides quality training in many professional areas of activity, which will let you always be in demand in the labor market.

• Comprehensive training programs that fully meet the requirements for modern pharmacists;
• Guest lectures from representatives of pharmaceutical companies, scientists, and pharmacists;
• The demand for the graduates in the global market;
• Full immersion in pharmaceutical practice;
• Access to advanced technologies in laboratories and training centers;
• Meeting with a new culture.

Outside the university walls, the whole of Saint Petersburg is at the service of foreign students: one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the cultural capital of Russia. A huge number of attractions, theaters and museums, the historical center (which is on the UNESCO list), drawbridges and white nights will fill every day with new impressions.

Welcome to Saint Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University — a university with 100 years of history. Do you dream of becoming a pharmacist, chemical engineer or biotechnologist? Apply!