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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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Chinese History Xiamen University (XMU) PhD 6,247 USD
PhD in Chinese History (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in World History (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in History of Economics Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Ancient Chinese History (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 4,432 USD
PhD in World History (Middle East History) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) PhD 5,206 USD
PhD in World History Xiamen University (XMU) PhD 6,247 USD
PhD in Chinese History (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in History of the Chinese Communist Party Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Architectural History and Theory (Chinese-taught) South China University of Technology (SCUT) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Basic Problems of Modern Chinese History East China Normal University (ECNU) PhD 6,693 USD
PhD in Design History and Theory (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 8,924 USD
PhD in History and Theory of Modern Chinese Drama Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Research on Basic Topics of Modern and Contemporary Chinese History (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in History and Theory of International Drama Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Studies on Stage Design and History of Performance Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Tibetan History, Economy and Society Development (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in World History (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 4,432 USD
PhD in Research of Chinese History Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in History of Education (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 4,432 USD
PhD in Theory of Marxism (Basic Problems of Modern Chinese History) (Chinese-taught) Central South University (CSU) PhD 3,719 USD
PhD in Legal History (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in Chinese History (Chinese-taught) Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) PhD 6,768 USD
PhD in History of Economic Thought (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 5,176 USD

Universities for history in China

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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