Study Architecture in China
145 programmes in architecture at 44 universities in China are open to international students; 59% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,462 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,016 USD and 5,057 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Architecture programmes
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Architecture in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43 | 2,677 USD | 3,570 USD | 4,432 USD |
| Master's | 59 | 4,016 USD | 4,462 USD | 5,057 USD |
| PhD | 42 | 4,908 USD | 5,801 USD | 6,693 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 architecture in China
- Tianjin University (TJU) (11)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (9)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (8)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (7)
- Chongqing University (CQU) (6)
- North China University of Technology (NCUT) (6)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (6)
- University of Hong Kong (HKU) (5)
- Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) (5)
- Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) (5)
Study Architecture in China: common questions
- How many architecture programmes are there in China?
- 145 architecture programmes at 44 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a architecture degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in architecture in China is 4,462 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,016 USD and 5,057 USD per year.
- Can I study architecture in China in English?
- Yes — 59% of the architecture programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (85 of 145).
- Are any of these architecture programmes available online?
- 1 of the 145 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for architecture in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,570 USD per year, against 4,462 USD for master's programmes.
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