Masters (MS) in Anthropology in China
8 masters programmes in anthropology at 5 universities in China are open to international students; 38% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,495 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,272 USD and 3,830 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Anthropology programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Ethnology (Chinese-taught) | Sichuan University (SCU) | Master's | 3,272 USD |
| Master in Anthropology | East China Normal University (ECNU) | Master's | 5,206 USD |
| Master in Ethnology | Southwest University (SWU) | Master's | 3,867 USD |
| Master in Literary Anthropology (Chinese-taught) | Sichuan University (SCU) | Master's | 3,272 USD |
| Master in Anthropology (taught in Chinese) | East China Normal University (ECNU) | Master's | 3,719 USD |
| Master in Ethnology | Dali University (DU) | Master's | 3,272 USD |
| Master in MA in Anthropology | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master's | — |
| Master in MPhil in Anthropology | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master's | — |
Universities for anthropology in China
Masters (MS) in Anthropology in China: common questions
- How many anthropology programmes are there in China?
- 8 anthropology masters programmes at 5 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a anthropology degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in anthropology in China is 3,495 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,272 USD and 3,830 USD per year.
- Can I study anthropology in China in English?
- Yes — 38% of the anthropology programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (3 of 8).
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