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 MPhil in Chinese Language and Literature | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master's | — |
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
Universities for literature in China
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (7)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (7)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (4)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (4)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (4)
- Jilin University (JLU) (4)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (3)
- Jiangsu University (JSU) (3)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (2)
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).
More on studying in China: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
Planning to study literature in China?
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