Study Literature in China

73 programmes in literature at 33 universities in China are open to international students; 29% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,421 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,049 USD and 4,284 USD.

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

Literature programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Literature Program China Campus Network (CCN) Master's 4,462 USD
Master in Japanese Language and Literature (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) Master's 3,272 USD
PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures Ocean University of China (OUC) PhD 4,611 USD
Master in Comparative Literature and World Literature (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) Master's 3,272 USD
Bachelor in Dramatic Literature Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) Bachelor's 5,355 USD
Master in China’s Modern and Contemporary Literature (Chinese-taught) Shandong University, Weihai Master's 3,272 USD
Master in Music Literature Ocean University of China (OUC) Master's 3,049 USD
Master in Foreign Language and Literature (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum (East China) Master's 2,975 USD
PhD in China’s Modern and Contemporary Literature (Chinese-taught) Shandong University, Weihai PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in Foreign Language and Literature University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) PhD 7,080 USD
Bachelor in Literature Program China Campus Network (CCN) Bachelor's 4,462 USD
Master in Asian-African Languages and Literature Ocean University of China (OUC) Master's 3,049 USD
Master in Comparative Literature and World Literature Ocean University of China (OUC) Master's 3,049 USD
Master in French Language and Literature Ocean University of China (OUC) Master's 3,049 USD
Master in Theory of Literature and Art Ocean University of China (OUC) Master's 3,049 USD
Master in Comparative Literature & World Literature (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Master's 2,975 USD
Master in French Language and Literature (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) Master's 3,272 USD
PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) PhD 6,768 USD
PhD in German Language and Literature Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
Bachelor in Japanese Language and Literature (taught in Chinese) Tiangong University (TGU) Bachelor's 3,719 USD
Master in Theory of Literature and Art (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Master's 5,057 USD
Master in Foreign Languages and Literatures Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) Master's 4,462 USD
Pearl S. Buck’s Literature Appreciation Program Jiangsu University (JSU) — —
Master in Japanese Language & Literature (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Master's 2,975 USD

Literature in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 7 3,644 USD 3,719 USD 4,165 USD
Master's 46 3,049 USD 3,421 USD 4,284 USD
PhD 19 3,867 USD 4,462 USD 5,206 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.

Specialisations within literature

Literature 41 Language and Literature 32

Universities for literature in China

Study Literature in China: common questions

How many literature programmes are there in China?
73 literature programmes at 33 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a literature degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in literature in China is 3,421 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,049 USD and 4,284 USD per year.
Can I study literature in China in English?
Yes — 29% of the literature programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (21 of 73).

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