Universities in China
222 Mathematics Programs in China
- programs
- 222 programs
- universities
- 71 universities
- taught in English
- 61% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 4,176 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Mathematics in China and Masters in Mathematics in China.
China has 222 mathematics programs open to international students, at 71 universities. 61% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 4,176 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,505 USD and 5,071 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Mathematics programs
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Mathematics 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 Mathematics in China
Ranked by how many mathematics programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (14)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (14)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (10)
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (10)
- Central South University (CSU) (9)
- Peking University (PKU) (8)
- Shandong University, Jinan (7)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (7)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (7)
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (6)
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.
- PhD in Applied Mathematics — Shandong University, Jinan · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics — Chongqing University (CQU) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Applied Mathematics — Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Pure Mathematics — Shandong University, Jinan · starts Jan 2027
Study Mathematics in China: common questions
- How many mathematics programs are there in China?
- 222 mathematics programs at 71 universities in China are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a mathematics degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in mathematics in China is 4,176 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,505 USD and 5,071 USD a year.
- Can I study mathematics in China in English?
- Yes — 61% of the mathematics programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (136 of 222).
- Are any of these mathematics programs available online?
- 6 of the 222 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for mathematics in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,714 USD, against 4,176 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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