Study Food Science in China
11 programmes in food science at 8 universities in China are open to international students; 64% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,224 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,521 USD and 4,760 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Food Science programmes
11 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Food Science | Zhejiang University (ZJU) | PhD | 6,366 USD |
| Master in Food Science | East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) | Master's | 6,247 USD |
| Master in Grain, Oil and Vegetable Protein | Jinzhou Medical University (JZMU) | Master's | 4,760 USD |
| Master in Food Science | Southwest University (SWU) | Master's | 4,165 USD |
| Master in Food Science | Jinzhou Medical University (JZMU) | Master's | 4,760 USD |
| PhD in Food Science1 | Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJSU) | PhD | 4,908 USD |
| Master in Food Science | Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU) | Master's | 2,975 USD |
| Master in Food Testing | Chengdu University (CDU) | Master's | 2,975 USD |
| Master in Food Science (taught in Chinese) | Zhejiang University (ZJU) | Master's | 4,284 USD |
| Master in Food Science (taught in Chinese) | Tianjin University (TJU) | Master's | 3,704 USD |
| PhD in Food Science (taught in Chinese) | Zhejiang University (ZJU) | PhD | 5,176 USD |
Food Science in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 8 | 3,521 USD | 4,224 USD | 4,760 USD |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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.
Universities for food science in China
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (3)
- Jinzhou Medical University (JZMU) (2)
- Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU) (1)
- Chengdu University (CDU) (1)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (1)
- Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJSU) (1)
- Southwest University (SWU) (1)
- East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) (1)
Study Food Science in China: common questions
- How many food science programmes are there in China?
- 11 food science programmes at 8 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a food science degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in food science in China is 4,224 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,521 USD and 4,760 USD per year.
- Can I study food science in China in English?
- Yes — 64% of the food science programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 11).
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