Study Law in China

389 programmes in law at 74 universities in China are open to international students; 58% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,867 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,049 USD and 6,024 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Law programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in International Law South China University of Technology (SCUT) Master's 4,165 USD
Master in Law (International Law) Wenzhou University (WZU) Master's 2,975 USD
PhD in Jurisprudence (Chinese-taught) South China University of Technology (SCUT) PhD 5,057 USD
PhD in Law Shenzhen University (SZU) PhD 5,057 USD
PhD in Energy Governance and Law China University of Petroleum (East China) PhD 4,462 USD
PhD in Energy Governance and Law (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum (East China) PhD 3,867 USD
Master in Jurisprudence (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Master's 2,975 USD
Master in LLM International Business Law The University of Law, Hong Kong (ULAW) Master's 17,849 USD
Bachelor in Law Ocean University of China (OUC) Bachelor's 2,677 USD
Bachelor in Law (taught in Chinese) Yanshan University (YSU) Bachelor's 2,335 USD
Master in Law (taught in Chinese) Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Master's 3,719 USD
Master in Science of Law Beijing Normal University (BNU) Master's 4,462 USD
PhD in Legal Theory Ocean University of China (OUC) PhD 4,611 USD
PhD in Criminal Law Ocean University of China (OUC) PhD 4,611 USD
Bachelor in Law (Maritime Law) (Chinese-taught) Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Master in Civil Law (taught in Chinese) Qingdao University (QDU) Master's 3,049 USD
PhD in Law (taught in Chinese) Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) PhD 6,604 USD
Bachelor in Law Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in Law Degree in Chinese Law (in Chinese) China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) Bachelor's 11,899 USD
Semester Exchange Program in International Law China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) — —
Bachelor in Jurisprudence Peking University (PKU) Bachelor's 3,867 USD
PhD in Civil Law (Chinese-taught) South China University of Technology (SCUT) PhD 5,057 USD
Master in Science of Economic Law Nanjing University (NJU) Master's 3,719 USD
Master in Economical Law (taught in Chinese) Tiangong University (TGU) Master's 4,462 USD

Law in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 57 2,677 USD 3,272 USD 12,631 USD
Master's 241 3,049 USD 3,867 USD 6,024 USD
PhD 85 3,867 USD 4,462 USD 5,057 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for law in China

Study Law in China: common questions

How many law programmes are there in China?
389 law programmes at 74 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a law degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in law in China is 3,867 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,049 USD and 6,024 USD per year.
Can I study law in China in English?
Yes — 58% of the law programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (226 of 389).
Are any of these law programmes available online?
8 of the 389 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for law in China?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,272 USD per year, against 3,867 USD for master's programmes.

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