Study Media & Communication in China

153 programmes in media & communication at 53 universities in China are open to international students; 42% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,975 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,677 USD and 4,165 USD.

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

Media & Communication programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Communication and Information System Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 5,503 USD
Master in Communication and Information System Sichuan University (SCU) Master's 3,719 USD
Bachelor in Visual Communication Design Tsinghua University (THU) Bachelor's 5,950 USD
Master in Global Communication Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Master's 3,867 USD
PhD in School of International Communications (Full Time) University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) PhD 19,336 USD
Bachelor in Public Relations and Advertising Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) Bachelor's 16,362 USD
Master in International Communications Studies (Full Time) University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) Master's 19,336 USD
Master in Media and Communication Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Master's 17,849 USD
Master in Media and Communication (Part Time) Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Master's 6,693 USD
Bachelor in Media and Communication Studies Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) Bachelor's 16,362 USD
Bachelor in Joint Multi-degree Programme (Visual Communication Design) (Dual Bachelor Degree Pathway) East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) Bachelor's 10,412 USD
Master in New Media Peking University (PKU) Master's 11,899 USD
PhD in Global Communication Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) PhD 4,165 USD
Bachelor in International Communications Studies University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) Bachelor's 17,849 USD
Bachelor in Communication Studies Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Bachelor's 13,833 USD
Bachelor in Media and Communication Studies Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Bachelor's 13,833 USD
PhD in Media and Communication Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) PhD 14,725 USD
PhD in Communication and Information System Ocean University of China (OUC) PhD 4,611 USD
Bachelor in Visual Communication Design Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) Bachelor's 3,570 USD
Master in Design (Digital Media Design) Shanghai University (SHU) Master's 7,251 USD
Master in Journalism Communications Ocean University of China (OUC) Master's 3,049 USD
Master in Journalism and Communication Peking University (PKU) Master's 8,627 USD
PhD in Journalism and Communication Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 6,366 USD
Master in Broadband Wireless Communication Theory and Technology Chang'an University (CHD) Master's 3,124 USD

Media & Communication in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 62 2,677 USD 2,975 USD 4,165 USD
Master's 58 3,421 USD 4,284 USD 5,801 USD
PhD 33 4,462 USD 5,503 USD 6,731 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.

Specialisations within media & communication

Communication 95 Journalism and Mass Communication 26 Media and Communication 13 Digital Media 9 Communication Studies 3 Media Production 3 Media Studies 3 Public Relations 1

Universities for media & communication in China

Study Media & Communication in China: common questions

How many media & communication programmes are there in China?
153 media & communication programmes at 53 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a media & communication degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in media & communication in China is 2,975 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,677 USD and 4,165 USD per year.
Can I study media & communication in China in English?
Yes — 42% of the media & communication programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (64 of 153).

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