PhD in History in China
51 phd programmes in history at 23 universities in China are open to international students; 47% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,280 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,440 USD and 5,503 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
History programmes
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Universities for history in China
- Wuhan University (WHU) (8)
- Southwest University (SWU) (6)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (6)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (5)
- Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) (4)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (2)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (2)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (2)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (2)
- Jilin University (JLU) (1)
PhD in History in China: common questions
- How many history programmes are there in China?
- 51 history phd programmes at 23 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a history degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in history in China is 5,280 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,440 USD and 5,503 USD per year.
- Can I study history in China in English?
- Yes — 47% of the history programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (24 of 51).
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