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
PhD in Literature of Theatre, Film & Television Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 5,355 USD
Bachelor in Dramatic & Movie and Television Literature Peking University (PKU) Bachelor's 3,867 USD
PhD in Foreign Language and Literature Southeast University (SEU) PhD 4,908 USD
Master in Literary and Artistic Studies (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) Master's 3,421 USD
Master in Comparative Literature and World Literature East China Normal University (ECNU) Master's 5,206 USD
Bachelor in Japanese Language and Literature (Chinese-taught) Beijing Normal University (BNU) Bachelor's 3,570 USD
Master in Comparative Literature and World Literature (taught in Chinese) Qingdao University (QDU) Master's 3,049 USD
Master in Foreign Languages and Literatures Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) Master's 4,299 USD
Master in Russian Language and Literature Beihang University (BUAA) Master's 5,206 USD
PhD in Foreign Languages ​​and Literature Shenzhen University (SZU) PhD 5,057 USD
PhD in Western Literature and Comparative Literature Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJSU) PhD 4,462 USD
Master in Foreign Language and Literature (Chinese-taught) South China University of Technology (SCUT) Master's 3,421 USD
PhD in Comparative Literature and World Literature Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 4,462 USD
Master in Foreign Languages & Literature (Chinese-taught) Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) Master's 3,421 USD
PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 4,432 USD
Master in Foreign Languages & Literature Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) Master's 3,421 USD
Master in Foreign Languages and Literature Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) Master's 3,272 USD
PhD in Theory of Literature and Art (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 3,867 USD
Master in Foreign Language and Literature Jiangsu University (JSU) Master's 3,867 USD
PhD in Theory of Literature and Art (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 4,432 USD
Master in Comparative Literature and World (taught in Chinese) Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Master's 3,719 USD
Master in Foreign Languages and Literature Hubei University (HUBU) Master's 2,677 USD
PhD in Comparative Literature & World Literature (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) PhD 3,867 USD
Master in Theory of Literature and Art (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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