Universities in China
389 Law Programs in China
- programs
- 389 programs
- universities
- 74 universities
- taught in English
- 58% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,885 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Law in China and Masters in Law in China.
China has 389 law programs open to international students, at 74 universities. 58% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. 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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Law tuition fees in China, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
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) (74)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (23)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (19)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (18)
- Central South University (CSU) (17)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (16)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (15)
- Hainan University (HU) (13)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (9)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (9)
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
Study Law in China: common questions
- How many law programs are there in China?
- 389 law programs at 74 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 — 58% of the law programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (226 of 389).
- Are any of these law programs available online?
- 8 of the 389 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for law in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,287 USD, against 3,885 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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