Universities in China
64 PhD Programs in Computer Science in China
- programs
- 64 programs
- universities
- 43 universities
- taught in English
- 73% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,638 USD median yearly fee
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China has 64 phd programs in computer science open to international students, at 43 universities. 73% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,638 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,922 USD and 6,563 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Computer Science programs
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Specializations within computer science
Top universities for Computer Science in China
Ranked by how many computer science programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Sichuan University (SCU) (6)
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (4)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (3)
- Central South University (CSU) (3)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (3)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (2)
- Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (PKU Shenzhen) (2)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (2)
- Jiangsu University (JSU) (2)
- Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) (2)
January intake in China
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Computer Science and Technology (Computer Application Technology) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Computer Science and Technology — Central China Normal University (CCNU) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Computer Science and Technology (Computer System Structure) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Computer Science in China: common questions
- How many computer science programs are there in China?
- 64 computer science phd programs at 43 universities in China are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a computer science degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in computer science in China is 5,638 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,922 USD and 6,563 USD a year.
- Can I study computer science in China in English?
- Yes — 73% of the computer science programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (47 of 64).
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