Study Chinese Language in China

775 programmes in chinese language at 172 universities in China are open to international students; 22% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,760 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,421 USD and 5,950 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Chinese Language programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Chinese Language Program Sichuan University (SCU)
Certificate in Chinese Business Studies Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)
Tsinghua Chinese: Start Talking with 1.3 Billion People Online Tsinghua University, Beijing
Short-term Chinese Language Program Chongqing University (CQU)
Chinese Language Program Bohai University (BHU)
Chinese Language Program Wuhan University (WHU)
Master in Chinese Politics and Diplomacy Fudan University (FDU) Master's 4,462 USD
Bachelor in Chinese Languages Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) Bachelor's 3,838 USD
Chinese Preparatory Course Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) 5,801 USD
Short-Term Regular Chinese Language Training Programs Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
Summer Chinese Language Class Beijing Institute of Economic Management (BIEM)
Online Group General Graded Chinese Classes (HSK1) Online Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering (CQVIE)
Short-Term Intensive Chinese Language Training Program Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
Master in China Studies Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Master's 17,849 USD
Master in Chinese Government and Governance Fudan University (FDU) Master's 4,462 USD
Online Business Chinese Online Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
Bachelor in Business Administration (Chinese Business Studies) Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) Bachelor's 5,935 USD
Master in Pharmacology (Chinese Taught) Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) Master's 5,950 USD
Bachelor in Chinese Language Beijing Chinese Language and Culture College (BCLCC) Bachelor's 2,856 USD
Short-term Chinese Language Program Chengdu University (CDU)
Chinese Language Program Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU)
Chinese Language and Culture Program Jilin University (JLU)
Master in Chinese-European Economics and Business Studies (CEEBS) Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) Master's 5,724 USD
Introduction to Chinese Culture Online Course Online Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering (CQVIE)

Chinese Language in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 106 2,462 USD 2,975 USD 4,194 USD
Master's 204 3,421 USD 4,760 USD 5,950 USD
PhD 92 4,462 USD 5,950 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 chinese language in China

Study Chinese Language in China: common questions

How many chinese language programmes are there in China?
775 chinese language programmes at 172 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a chinese language degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in chinese language in China is 4,760 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,421 USD and 5,950 USD per year.
Can I study chinese language in China in English?
Yes — 22% of the chinese language programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (168 of 775).
Are any of these chinese language programmes available online?
89 of the 775 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for chinese language in China?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 4,760 USD for master's programmes.

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