Universities in China
27 PhD Programs in Design in China
- programs
- 27 programs
- universities
- 18 universities
- taught in English
- 67% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,528 USD median yearly fee
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China has 27 phd programs in design open to international students, at 18 universities. 67% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,528 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,961 USD and 6,679 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programs
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Top universities for Design in China
Ranked by how many design programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (3)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (2)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (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 programs are there in China?
- 27 design phd programs at 18 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a design degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in design in China is 5,528 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,961 USD and 6,679 USD a year.
- Can I study design in China in English?
- Yes — 67% of the design programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (18 of 27).
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