Study Archaeology in China
23 programmes in archaeology at 8 universities in China are open to international students; 22% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,432 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,867 USD and 6,366 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Archaeology programmes
23 programmes
Archaeology in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 2,752 USD | 2,945 USD | 3,138 USD |
| Master's | 7 | 3,272 USD | 3,867 USD | 4,076 USD |
| PhD | 9 | 3,867 USD | 4,432 USD | 6,366 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 archaeology in China
Study Archaeology in China: common questions
- How many archaeology programmes are there in China?
- 23 archaeology programmes at 8 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a archaeology degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in archaeology in China is 4,432 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,867 USD and 6,366 USD per year.
- Can I study archaeology in China in English?
- Yes — 22% of the archaeology programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 23).
- Which degree level is cheapest for archaeology in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,945 USD per year, against 4,432 USD for phd programmes.
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