Universities in China
172 Design Programs in China
- programs
- 172 programs
- universities
- 60 universities
- taught in English
- 47% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,437 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Design in China and Bachelors in Design in China.
China has 172 design programs open to international students, at 60 universities. 47% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 3,437 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 2,690 USD and 5,379 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programs
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Design tuition fees in China, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within design
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) (11)
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (9)
- Yanshan University (YSU) (8)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (8)
- Tiangong University (TGU) (7)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (6)
- Jiangsu University (JSU) (6)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (5)
- Chongqing University (CQU) (5)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (5)
January intake in China
5 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.
- Bachelor in Mechanical Design - Manufacture and its Automation — Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) · starts Jan 2028
- Master in Architectural Technical Design — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Drama, Film and TV Artistic Design — Chongqing University (CQU) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Machine Design Manufacture and Automation — Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Machine Design-Manufacture and Automation — Chongqing University (CQU) · starts Jan 2027
Study Design in China: common questions
- How many design programs are there in China?
- 172 design programs at 60 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 bachelor's programs in design in China is 3,437 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 2,690 USD and 5,379 USD a year.
- Can I study design in China in English?
- Yes — 47% of the design programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (81 of 172).
- Are any of these design programs available online?
- 5 of the 172 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
More on studying in China: tuition statistics, application deadlines, visa cost & requirements or the country guide.
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