Study Philosophy in China
101 programmes in philosophy at 28 universities in China are open to international students; 24% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,719 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,272 USD and 4,451 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in MPhil in Philosophy | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Master's | — |
| PhD in Philosophy | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | PhD | — |
| Master of Philosophy in Life Science | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | Master's | — |
| Master of Philosophy in Marketing | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Bachelor's | — |
Philosophy in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 13 | 2,417 USD | 2,960 USD | 3,369 USD |
| Master's | 57 | 3,272 USD | 3,719 USD | 4,451 USD |
| PhD | 28 | 3,867 USD | 4,432 USD | 5,057 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.
Specialisations within philosophy
Universities for philosophy in China
- 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 programmes are there in China?
- 101 philosophy programmes at 28 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in China is 3,719 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,272 USD and 4,451 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in China in English?
- Yes — 24% of the philosophy programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (24 of 101).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 3 of the 101 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,960 USD per year, against 3,719 USD for master's programmes.
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