Study Geography in China

61 programmes in geography at 16 universities in China are open to international students; 56% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,867 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,421 USD and 4,165 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Geography programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Physical Geography Shandong Normal University (SDNU) PhD 5,295 USD
Master in Physiografy Chang'an University (CHD) Master's 3,124 USD
PhD in Human Geography Northwest University (NWU) PhD 5,355 USD
Master in Physical Geography Peking University (PKU) Master's 14,725 USD
Master in Physical Geography and Teacher Education Southwest University (SWU) Master's 3,867 USD
Master in Human Geography Peking University (PKU) Master's 14,725 USD
Master in Human Geography Northeast Normal University (NENU) Master's 3,421 USD
Master in Cultural Geography Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) Master's 3,421 USD
PhD in Human Geography and Urban-Rural Planning Southwest University (SWU) PhD 5,503 USD
Master in Human Geography (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Master's 3,272 USD
PhD in School of Geographical Sciences University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) PhD 19,336 USD
PhD in Human Geography Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 6,842 USD
Master in Human Geography (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) Master's 4,165 USD
Master in Human Geography and Urban-Rural Planning Southwest University (SWU) Master's 3,867 USD
PhD in Cartography and Geography Information System Northeast Normal University (NENU) PhD 4,313 USD
Master in Cartography & Geography Information System Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) Master's 3,421 USD
PhD in Cartography and Geography Information System Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 6,842 USD
PhD in Physical Geography Northwest University (NWU) PhD 5,355 USD
Master in Physical Geography Northeast Normal University (NENU) Master's 3,421 USD
Bachelor in Geography (taught in Chinese) Tianjin University (TJU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD
Master in Global Studies (China Studies) Shanghai University (SHU) Master's 5,392 USD
PhD in Historical Geography Southwest University (SWU) PhD 5,503 USD
Bachelor in Human Geography and Urban-Rural Planning (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) Bachelor's 3,570 USD
Bachelor in Human Geography (Chinese-taught) Beijing Normal University (BNU) Bachelor's 4,120 USD

Geography in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 11 2,975 USD 3,570 USD 3,845 USD
Master's 26 3,421 USD 3,867 USD 4,165 USD
PhD 24 4,276 USD 5,206 USD 5,392 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.

Universities for geography in China

Study Geography in China: common questions

How many geography programmes are there in China?
61 geography programmes at 16 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a geography degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in geography in China is 3,867 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,421 USD and 4,165 USD per year.
Can I study geography in China in English?
Yes — 56% of the geography programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (34 of 61).
Which degree level is cheapest for geography in China?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,570 USD per year, against 3,867 USD for master's programmes.

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