Universities in China
51 PhD Programs in History in China
- programs
- 51 programs
- universities
- 23 universities
- taught in English
- 47% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,304 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in History in China and Doctorate in History in China.
China has 51 phd programs in history open to international students, at 23 universities. 47% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 5,304 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,460 USD and 5,528 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
History programs
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Top universities for History in China
Ranked by how many history programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- 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 programs are there in China?
- 51 history phd programs at 23 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 phd programs in history in China is 5,304 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,460 USD and 5,528 USD a year.
- Can I study history in China in English?
- Yes — 47% of the history programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (24 of 51).
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