Universities in China
108 Mechanical Engineering Programs in China
- programs
- 108 programs
- universities
- 39 universities
- taught in English
- 59% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,977 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Mechanical Engineering in China and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering in China.
China has 108 mechanical engineering programs open to international students, at 39 universities. 59% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 5,977 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,938 USD and 6,597 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Mechanical Engineering programs
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Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering in China
Ranked by how many mechanical engineering programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Wuhan University (WHU) (9)
- Peking University (PKU) (8)
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (7)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (5)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (5)
- Tsinghua University, Beijing (5)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (4)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (4)
- Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) (4)
- Harbin Engineering University (HEU) (4)
Study Mechanical Engineering in China: common questions
- How many mechanical engineering programs are there in China?
- 108 mechanical engineering programs at 39 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a mechanical engineering degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in mechanical engineering in China is 5,977 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,938 USD and 6,597 USD a year.
- Can I study mechanical engineering in China in English?
- Yes — 59% of the mechanical engineering programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (64 of 108).
- Are any of these mechanical engineering programs available online?
- 5 of the 108 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for mechanical engineering in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,586 USD, against 5,977 USD for phd programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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