Study Environmental Science in China

137 programmes in environmental science at 54 universities in China are open to international students; 60% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,165 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,495 USD and 5,057 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Environmental Science programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Resources and Environment Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) Master's 8,924 USD
Master in Environmental Science Ocean University of China (OUC) Master's 3,495 USD
PhD in Ecology (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 8,924 USD
PhD in Environmental Science (taught in Chinese) Jilin University (JLU) PhD 4,313 USD
Master in Ecology (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) Master's 4,284 USD
Master in Environmental Science Jilin University (JLU) Master's 4,165 USD
PhD in Environmental Science (taught in Chinese) Tianjin University (TJU) PhD 4,938 USD
PhD in Ecology (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 5,176 USD
Master in Resource and Environment (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) Master's 4,284 USD
Master in Environmental Sciences Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (PKU Shenzhen) Master's
Master in MSc in Environmental Information, Health and Public Management Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Master's
Master of Philosophy in Environmental Science, Policy and Management The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Master's
PhD in MPhil-PhD in Environmental Science Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) PhD
Master in Environmental Science Nanjing Normal University (NNU) Master's
Master of Philosophy in Marine Environmental Science The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Master's
Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Environmental Science The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) PhD
Master of Philosophy in Atmospheric Environmental Science The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Master's

Environmental Science in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 32 2,677 USD 3,570 USD 4,120 USD
Master's 63 3,495 USD 4,165 USD 5,057 USD
PhD 42 4,611 USD 5,191 USD 5,831 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 environmental science

Environmental Science 65 Ecology 47 Environmental Management 12 Renewable Energy 6 Environmental Studies 4 Conservation 3

Universities for environmental science in China

Study Environmental Science in China: common questions

How many environmental science programmes are there in China?
137 environmental science programmes at 54 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a environmental science degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in environmental science in China is 4,165 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,495 USD and 5,057 USD per year.
Can I study environmental science in China in English?
Yes — 60% of the environmental science programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (82 of 137).
Which degree level is cheapest for environmental science in China?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,570 USD per year, against 4,165 USD for master's programmes.

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