Universities in China
101 Philosophy Programs in China
- programs
- 101 programs
- universities
- 28 universities
- taught in English
- 24% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,735 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Philosophy in China and Masters in Philosophy in China.
China has 101 philosophy programs open to international students, at 28 universities. Only 24% are taught in English, so check the language on a listing before you count on it. Fees cluster around 3,735 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,287 USD and 4,471 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Philosophy 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.
Specializations within philosophy
Top universities for Philosophy in China
Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (13)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (12)
- Central South University (CSU) (10)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (9)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (8)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (7)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (7)
- Peking University (PKU) (5)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (4)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (4)
Study Philosophy in China: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in China?
- 101 philosophy programs at 28 universities in China are open to international students, as of 14 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in philosophy in China is 3,735 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,287 USD and 4,471 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in China in English?
- Yes — 24% of the philosophy programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (24 of 101).
- Are any of these philosophy programs available online?
- 3 of the 101 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 2,988 USD, against 3,735 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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