Study Music in China

39 programmes in music at 21 universities in China are open to international students; 21% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,124 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,677 USD and 4,165 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Music programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Musicology (Professional Degree) (Chinese-taught) Shandong University, Weihai Master's 5,206 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance (Chinese-taught) South China University of Technology (SCUT) Bachelor's 3,719 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) Bachelor's 17,105 USD
Bachelor in Musical Performance (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Bachelor's 4,462 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance Chongqing University (CQU) Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in Musicology (Chinese-taught) Beijing Normal University (BNU) Bachelor's 4,120 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) Bachelor's 6,693 USD
Bachelor in Musicology The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) Bachelor's 17,105 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance (taught in Chinese) Yanshan University (YSU) Bachelor's 2,335 USD
Bachelor in Musicology (Chinese-taught) South China University of Technology (SCUT) Bachelor's 3,719 USD
Bachelor in Musical Performance (taught in Chinese) Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) Bachelor's 2,082 USD
Bachelor in Musical Performance Chengdu University (CDU) Bachelor's 3,124 USD
Master in Music and Dance Yanshan University (YSU) Master's 3,689 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance Dali University (DU) Bachelor's 2,677 USD
Bachelor in Musicology (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Bachelor's 4,462 USD
Master in Music (chinese-taught) Central South University (CSU) Master's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in Musicology Nantong University (NTU) Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Master in Music Nantong University (NTU) Master's 3,719 USD
Bachelor in Musicology (Chinese-taught) Huaqiao University (HQU) Bachelor's 2,677 USD
Master in Music and Dance Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) Master's 2,082 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance Ocean University of China (OUC) Bachelor's 2,677 USD
Master in Music Education (chinese-taught) Central South University (CSU) Master's 2,975 USD
Master in Music Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) Master's 2,082 USD

Music in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 24 2,677 USD 3,124 USD 4,165 USD
Master's 14 2,945 USD 2,975 USD 3,696 USD
PhD 1 — — —

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 music

Music 38 Music Education 1

Universities for music in China

Study Music in China: common questions

How many music programmes are there in China?
39 music programmes at 21 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a music degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in music in China is 3,124 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,677 USD and 4,165 USD per year.
Can I study music in China in English?
Yes — 21% of the music programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 39).
Which degree level is cheapest for music in China?
Master's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 3,124 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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