Arts programs in China

64 universities in China offer 322 arts programs open to international students; 32% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 4,153 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,966 USD and 6,675 USD.

Data as of August 17, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Arts in China by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 141 2,966 USD 4,153 USD 6,675 USD
Master's 118 3,263 USD 3,708 USD 4,450 USD
PhD 45 3,856 USD 4,450 USD 5,340 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular arts programs in China

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Dual Degree in Visual Communication Design (Digital Design - JMD) East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) Bachelor's 10,383 USD
Bachelor in Music Composition and Theory The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) Bachelor's 17,057 USD
PhD in Film and TV Arts Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) PhD 14,684 USD
Master in Literature Program China Campus Network (CCN) Master's 4,450 USD
Bachelor in Media Arts and Design Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) Bachelor's 16,316 USD
Bachelor in Arts, Technology and Entertainment Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Bachelor's 13,794 USD
Bachelor in Creative Writing and Film Arts Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) Bachelor's 13,508 USD
Master in Humanities The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Master's 6,244 USD
Bachelor in Digital Media Arts Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Bachelor's 13,794 USD
Bachelor in International Film Production Beijing Film Academy (BFA) Bachelor's 11,866 USD
Bachelor in Animation and Interactive Media Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) Bachelor's 16,316 USD
Bachelor in Calligraphy (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Bachelor's 4,450 USD
Bachelor in Animation and Digital Arts Lingnan University (LU) Bachelor's 17,842 USD
Two Week Culture Experiencing Program Guizhou University (GZU) — —
Bachelor in Painting (Oil Painting) Tsinghua University (THU) Bachelor's 5,933 USD
Bachelor in Animation Tsinghua University (THU) Bachelor's 5,933 USD
Bachelor in Product Design (Textile Design) Tsinghua University (THU) Bachelor's 5,933 USD
Master in Musicology (Professional Degree) (Chinese-taught) Shandong University, Weihai Master's 5,191 USD
Master in Comparative Literature and World Literature (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) Master's 3,263 USD
Master in Arts Program China Campus Network (CCN) Master's 4,450 USD
Bachelor in Dramatic Literature Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) Bachelor's 5,340 USD
PhD in Theatre Studies Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) PhD 4,450 USD
Bachelor in Composition and Theories Arrangement Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) Bachelor's 5,340 USD
Bachelor in Cinema and Television Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) Bachelor's 16,316 USD

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Specializations within arts

General 95 Philosophy 71 Literature 41 Music 34 Visual Arts 15 Animation and Illustration 8 Culture 8 Dance 7 Writing 6 Cinematic Arts 4

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