Universities in China
356 Economics Programs in China
- programs
- 356 programs
- universities
- 107 universities
- taught in English
- 63% 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 356 economics programs open to international students, at 107 universities. 63% of them are taught in English. 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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Economics 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 economics
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) (21)
- Shandong University, Jinan (21)
- Jilin University (JLU) (19)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (18)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (16)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (14)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (13)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (9)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (7)
- Peking University (PKU) (7)
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 International Economics and Trade — BFSU South China Institute (BFSU-SCI) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in International Economics and Trade — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in International Economics and Trade — Harbin Engineering University (HEU) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Energy Economics — Chongqing University (CQU) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Industrial Economics — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
Study Economics in China: common questions
- How many economics programs are there in China?
- 356 economics programs at 107 universities in China are open to international students, as of 15 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 — 63% of the economics programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (225 of 356).
- Are any of these economics programs available online?
- 4 of the 356 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,437 USD, against 4,303 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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