Universities in China
139 History Programs in China
- programs
- 139 programs
- universities
- 42 universities
- taught in English
- 35% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 4,184 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in History in China and Masters in History in China.
China has 139 history programs open to international students, at 42 universities. 35% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 4,184 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,362 USD and 5,080 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
History programs
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History 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.
Top universities for History in China
Ranked by how many history programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (16)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (14)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (13)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (9)
- Southwest University (SWU) (8)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (8)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (7)
- Peking University (PKU) (6)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (5)
- Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) (4)
January intake in China
3 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.
- Master in History of Urban and Rural Development and Heritage Protection — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in History of Education — Central China Normal University (CCNU) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in History of Education — Central China Normal University (CCNU) · starts Jan 2027
Study History in China: common questions
- How many history programs are there in China?
- 139 history programs at 42 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a history degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in history in China is 4,184 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,362 USD and 5,080 USD a year.
- Can I study history in China in English?
- Yes — 35% of the history programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (49 of 139).
- Are any of these history programs available online?
- 1 of the 139 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for history in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,586 USD, against 4,184 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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