Study Earth Sciences in China
82 programmes in earth sciences at 19 universities in China are open to international students; 59% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,165 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,272 USD and 4,313 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Earth Sciences programmes
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Earth Sciences in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 8 | 2,677 USD | 3,183 USD | 3,904 USD |
| Master's | 37 | 3,272 USD | 4,165 USD | 4,313 USD |
| PhD | 36 | 4,462 USD | 5,191 USD | 5,355 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 earth sciences
Universities for earth sciences in China
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (13)
- Chang'an University (CHD) (10)
- Central South University (CSU) (8)
- Northwest University (NWU) (6)
- China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) (5)
- Jilin University (JLU) (5)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (5)
- Peking University (PKU) (5)
- Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) (5)
- China University of Petroleum (East China) (5)
Study Earth Sciences in China: common questions
- How many earth sciences programmes are there in China?
- 82 earth sciences programmes at 19 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a earth sciences degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in earth sciences in China is 4,165 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,272 USD and 4,313 USD per year.
- Can I study earth sciences in China in English?
- Yes — 59% of the earth sciences programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (48 of 82).
- Are any of these earth sciences programmes available online?
- 1 of the 82 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for earth sciences in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,183 USD per year, against 4,165 USD for master's programmes.
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