Universities in China
209 PhD Programs in Biology in China
- programs
- 209 programs
- universities
- 51 universities
- taught in English
- 80% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,977 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Biology in China and Doctorate in Biology in China.
China has 209 phd programs in biology open to international students, at 51 universities. 80% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,977 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,953 USD and 7,172 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programs
97–120 of 209 · page 5 of 9
Specializations within biology
Top universities for Biology in China
Ranked by how many biology programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (16)
- Central South University (CSU) (13)
- Southwest University (SWU) (11)
- Southern Medical University (SMU) (11)
- Chongqing Zhengda Software Vocational Technological College (CQZSVTC) (10)
- Hainan University (HU) (9)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (8)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (8)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (8)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) (7)
PhD in Biology in China: common questions
- How many biology programs are there in China?
- 209 biology phd programs at 51 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in biology in China is 5,977 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,953 USD and 7,172 USD a year.
- Can I study biology in China in English?
- Yes — 80% of the biology programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (167 of 209).
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