Study Physics in China
475 programmes in physics at 80 universities in China are open to international students; 58% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,563 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,908 USD and 6,574 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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Physics in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50 | 2,677 USD | 3,421 USD | 3,867 USD |
| Master's | 192 | 3,570 USD | 4,313 USD | 5,206 USD |
| PhD | 229 | 4,908 USD | 5,563 USD | 6,574 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 physics in China
- Peking University (PKU) (25)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (24)
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (23)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (21)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (19)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (17)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (17)
- Central South University (CSU) (17)
- Jilin University (JLU) (15)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (14)
Study Physics in China: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in China?
- 475 physics programmes at 80 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in physics in China is 5,563 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,908 USD and 6,574 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in China in English?
- Yes — 58% of the physics programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (274 of 475).
- Are any of these physics programmes available online?
- 4 of the 475 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for physics in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,421 USD per year, against 5,563 USD for phd programmes.
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