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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Chinese Language programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Intensive Chinese Language Program South China Normal University (SCNU)
Online Chinese for Children and Youth Online Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering (CQVIE)
Bachelor in International Chinese Education Dali University (DU) Bachelor's 2,677 USD
Intensive Chinese Culture Yard Language School
Long-term Chinese Language Program Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT)
1 on 1 Online Chinese Language Program Online Chinese Language Institute (CLI)
Chinese Language Program Shandong Jianzhu University (SJU) 1,487 USD
Bachelor in Applied Chinese Language Studies Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) Bachelor's 13,238 USD
Chinese Language Studies Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)
Short-Term Regular Chinese Language Training Programs Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering (CQVIE)
PhD in Clinical Discipline of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) PhD 5,652 USD
Chinese Language Program China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB)
Winter Chinese Language Class Beijing Institute of Economic Management (BIEM)
CLI-GXNU Study Abroad in China Chinese Language Institute (CLI)
Bachelor in Business Chinese (Chinese-taught) Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) Bachelor's 2,529 USD
Eight-week Basic Chinese Class Xiamen University (XMU)
Online 1-on-1 Chinese Language Class Online MasterChinese
Chinese for HSK 6 Online Peking University (PKU)
Elementary Chinese Southeast University (SEU)
PhD in Chinese Ancient Textile Process Donghua University (DHU) PhD 5,503 USD
PhD in Chinese Ethnic Language and Literature (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 3,867 USD
Master in Immunology (Chinese - Virology) Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) Master's 5,950 USD
Chinese Language Program Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)
Chinese for HSK 4 Online Peking University (PKU)

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 28, 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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