Universities in China
148 Master's Programs in Economics in China
- programs
- 148 programs
- universities
- 57 universities
- taught in English
- 57% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 4,303 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Economics in China and Masters in Economics in China.
China has 148 masters programs in economics open to international students, at 57 universities. 57% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 4,303 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,407 USD and 5,230 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programs
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Top universities for Economics in China
Ranked by how many economics programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (10)
- Shandong University, Jinan (9)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (9)
- Jilin University (JLU) (9)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (8)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (6)
- Qingdao University of Science & Technology (QUST) (5)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (5)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (5)
Masters (MS) in Economics in China: common questions
- How many economics programs are there in China?
- 148 economics masters programs at 57 universities in China are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in economics in China is 4,303 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,407 USD and 5,230 USD a year.
- Can I study economics in China in English?
- Yes — 57% of the economics programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (84 of 148).
- Are any of these economics programs available online?
- 1 of the 148 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
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