Universities in China
140 Architecture Programs in China
- programs
- 140 programs
- universities
- 43 universities
- taught in English
- 57% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 4,400 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Architecture in China and Masters in Architecture in China.
China has 140 architecture programs open to international students, at 43 universities. 57% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 4,400 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,997 USD and 5,080 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Architecture programs
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Architecture tuition fees in China, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for Architecture in China
Ranked by how many architecture programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- 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)
- Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) (5)
- Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) (4)
Study Architecture in China: common questions
- How many architecture programs are there in China?
- 140 architecture programs at 43 universities in China are open to international students, as of 15 October 2026.
- How much does a architecture degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in architecture in China is 4,400 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,997 USD and 5,080 USD a year.
- Can I study architecture in China in English?
- Yes — 57% of the architecture programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (80 of 140).
- Are any of these architecture programs available online?
- 1 of the 140 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for architecture in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,437 USD, against 4,400 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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