PhD in Design in China
28 phd programmes in design at 19 universities in China are open to international students; 68% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,578 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,938 USD and 6,693 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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Universities for design in China
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (3)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (2)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (2)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (2)
- Jiangnan University (JNU) (1)
- Jilin University (JLU) (1)
- Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) (1)
- Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) (1)
- Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) (1)
PhD in Design in China: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in China?
- 28 design phd programmes at 19 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in design in China is 5,578 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,938 USD and 6,693 USD per year.
- Can I study design in China in English?
- Yes — 68% of the design programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (19 of 28).
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