Study Mathematics in China
227 programmes in mathematics at 72 universities in China are open to international students; 62% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,165 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,495 USD and 5,057 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Mathematics programmes
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Mathematics in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45 | 2,826 USD | 3,719 USD | 16,733 USD |
| Master's | 91 | 3,495 USD | 4,165 USD | 5,057 USD |
| PhD | 86 | 4,834 USD | 5,503 USD | 6,433 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.
Universities for mathematics in China
- 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)
Study Mathematics in China: common questions
- How many mathematics programmes are there in China?
- 227 mathematics programmes at 72 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a mathematics degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in mathematics in China is 4,165 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,495 USD and 5,057 USD per year.
- Can I study mathematics in China in English?
- Yes — 62% of the mathematics programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (141 of 227).
- Are any of these mathematics programmes available online?
- 6 of the 227 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for mathematics in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,719 USD per year, against 4,165 USD for master's programmes.
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