Study Economics in Beijing
52 programmes in economics at 15 universities in Beijing are open to international students; 67% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,867 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,719 USD and 4,462 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in World Economy and China | Beijing Normal University (BNU) | Master's | 4,462 USD |
| Master in Theoretical Economics (taught in Chinese) | Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) | Master's | 4,760 USD |
| Master in National Economy Mobilization (taught in Chinese) | Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) | Master's | 4,760 USD |
| PhD in Theoretical Economics (taught in Chinese) | Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) | PhD | 6,604 USD |
Economics in Beijing by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 20 | 3,719 USD | 3,867 USD | 4,462 USD |
| Master's | 18 | 4,760 USD | 5,355 USD | 7,375 USD |
| PhD | 12 | 4,908 USD | 6,173 USD | 6,604 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for economics in Beijing
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (14)
- Peking University (PKU) (7)
- University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) (5)
- Beijing Normal University (BNU) (5)
- China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) (4)
- Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) (3)
- Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) (2)
- Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) (2)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (2)
- Tsinghua University (THU) (2)
Study Economics in Beijing: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Beijing?
- 52 economics programmes at 15 universities in Beijing are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Beijing cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in Beijing is 3,867 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,719 USD and 4,462 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Beijing in English?
- Yes — 67% of the economics programmes in Beijing in our catalogue are taught in English (35 of 52).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 2 of the 52 programmes in Beijing are delivered online or by distance learning.
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