Universities in China
85 PhD Programs in Law in China
- programs
- 85 programs
- universities
- 25 universities
- taught in English
- 48% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 4,483 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Law in China and Doctorate in Law in China.
China has 85 phd programs in law open to international students, at 25 universities. 48% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 4,483 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,885 USD and 5,080 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.
- Wuhan University (WHU) (10)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (10)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (7)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (7)
- Central South University (CSU) (7)
- Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) (5)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (5)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (4)
- Hainan University (HU) (4)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (4)
PhD in Law in China: common questions
- How many law programs are there in China?
- 85 law phd programs at 25 universities in China are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.
- How much does a law degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in law in China is 4,483 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,885 USD and 5,080 USD a year.
- Can I study law in China in English?
- Yes — 48% of the law programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (41 of 85).
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