Universities in China
241 Master's Programs in Law in China
- programs
- 241 programs
- universities
- 61 universities
- taught in English
- 63% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,885 USD median yearly fee
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China has 241 masters programs in law open to international students, at 61 universities. 63% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 3,885 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,063 USD and 6,051 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programs
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Top universities for Law in China
Ranked by how many law programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- The University of Law, Hong Kong (ULAW) (62)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (12)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (11)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (10)
- Central South University (CSU) (9)
- Hainan University (HU) (9)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (8)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (8)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (7)
- Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) (6)
January intake in China
5 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 Science of Environment and Natural Resources Protection Law — Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in LLM Employment Law — The University of Law, Hong Kong (ULAW) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in LLM International Child Law — The University of Law, Hong Kong (ULAW) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in LLM Legal Ethics Online — The University of Law, Hong Kong (ULAW) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in LLM Journalism and the Law Online — The University of Law, Hong Kong (ULAW) · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Law in China: common questions
- How many law programs are there in China?
- 241 law masters programs at 61 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a law degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in law in China is 3,885 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,063 USD and 6,051 USD a year.
- Can I study law in China in English?
- Yes — 63% of the law programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (152 of 241).
- Are any of these law programs available online?
- 4 of the 241 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
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