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
Bachelor in Physical Geography and Resources Environment Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD
Master in Geography (taught in Chinese) Tianjin University (TJU) Master's 3,704 USD
PhD in Human Geography Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) PhD 4,165 USD
Bachelor in Geography Information Science (taught in Chinese) East China Normal University (ECNU) Bachelor's 3,570 USD
PhD in Physical Geography East China Normal University (ECNU) PhD 5,206 USD
PhD in Physical Geography Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 6,842 USD
Master in Physical Geography (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) Master's 4,165 USD
Master in Physical Geography Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) Master's 3,421 USD
Master in Historical Geography Peking University (PKU) Master's 14,725 USD
Master in Cartography and Geography Information System Northeast Normal University (NENU) Master's 3,421 USD
PhD in Humane Geography Shandong Normal University (SDNU) PhD 5,295 USD
Bachelor in Physical Geography and Resources Environment (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) Bachelor's 3,570 USD
Bachelor in Geography University of Hong Kong (HKU) Bachelor's 25,435 USD
Master in Humane Geography Shandong Normal University (SDNU) Master's 3,912 USD
Master in Geography Hubei University (HUBU) Master's 3,272 USD
Master in Physical Geography Shandong Normal University (SDNU) Master's 3,912 USD
PhD in Physical Geography and Teacher Education Southwest University (SWU) PhD 5,057 USD
Bachelor in Geography Science (taught in Chinese) East China Normal University (ECNU) Bachelor's 3,570 USD
PhD in Cartography and Geography Information System East China Normal University (ECNU) PhD 5,206 USD
Bachelor in Human Geography & Urban and Rural Planning Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD
Bachelor in Human Geography and Urban-Rural Planning (taught in Chinese) East China Normal University (ECNU) Bachelor's 3,570 USD
PhD in Cartology and Geography Information System (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) PhD 4,016 USD
PhD in Natural Geography Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) PhD 4,165 USD
Master in Cartology and Geography Information System (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Master's 3,272 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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