Introduction to Saint-Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical Academy

Founded in 1919, Saint-Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical Academy is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is one of the oldest higher pharmaceutical education institutions in Russia and one of the world's famous chemical pharmaceutical research institutions.

Overview

Student size: The school has international students from 21 countries, accounting for 25% of the total number of students, but the specific number of students is not yet available.

Faculty: It has more than 600 faculty and staff, including 21 doctors, 31 graduate students, 19 professors, 42 associate professors and 11 teaching assistants.

History

Its predecessor was the Saint-Petersburg New Technology School established in 1876, sponsored by well-known businessmen and industrialists. At that time, it only recruited male students. In 1878, it began to offer majors such as chemistry, machinery and casting. In the early 20th century, with the development of Russian industry, it gradually transformed into a chemical technology college and added majors such as petrochemicals and food technology. In 1919 In 1949, it was officially renamed the National Academy of Chemical Pharmacy. Under Lenin's regime, it became one of the main institutions for training Soviet chemical and pharmaceutical scientists. In the 1950s and 1960s, it gradually became internationalized and established cooperative relations with many foreign universities.

School Strength

Teaching Achievements: The school's graduates are spread across more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, many of whom hold important positions in public health services, pharmaceutical industries, and top scientific research centers and institutions in various countries.

Scientific Research Strength: The school has 11 teaching and research departments and research centers, covering the full range from basic science to engineering applications. It has multiple industrial technology research centers and conducts cooperative research with many companies and organizations.

International Cooperation: It has established cooperation agreements with many internationally renowned universities, such as the University of Stuttgart in Germany, the University of Lyon 1 and the French Atomic Energy and Renewable Energy Commission in France, the University of Sheffield and the University of Leeds in the UK, and the University of California, Santa Barbara in the United States, and has carried out exchange programs between students and teachers.

Institutional Nature

Public institutions.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the combination of scientific research and practice, cultivate students' professional qualities and practical abilities in the fields of chemistry, pharmacy and biotechnology, provide students with an international educational perspective and exchange opportunities to meet the global demand for chemical and pharmaceutical professionals.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has advanced laboratories such as biological laboratories, trace element analysis laboratories, and pharmaceutical laboratories, which provide good experimental conditions for teaching and scientific research.

Key disciplines: Organic chemistry, pharmacy and pharmaceutical science, analytical chemistry, biotechnology, energy and material chemistry, environmental science and technology are the key disciplines of the school.

Department

The school has departments such as the Department of Pharmacy, the Department of Industrial Medical Technology, and the Graduate Department. The Department of Pharmacy mainly trains high-quality pharmacists, pharmaceutical analysts, and pharmaceutical managers; the Department of Industrial Medical Technology mainly trains high-quality engineers in the fields of pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmaceutical chemical technology, and drug and natural product production technology.

Ranking

The school does not appear explicitly in the common comprehensive university rankings, but as Russia's top chemical and pharmaceutical professional college, it ranks among the top 300 Russian federal colleges in the 2024 QS Pharmacy Rankings. The school is not listed in the list, but it has a high rating among Russian higher pharmaceutical education institutions.

Expenses

No clear specific fee standards have been found yet.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The campus is located on Moscow Avenue in St. Petersburg, covering an area of ​​about 12 hectares, with 12 teaching buildings, multimedia classrooms, computer centers, libraries and other modern educational facilities.

Living facilities: The school provides accommodation and dining facilities for students and faculty members. The student dormitories are fully equipped with bathrooms and kitchens. In addition, there is a sports center on campus, including football fields, swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, etc., for students to exercise in their spare time.