Universities in China
192 Master's Programs in Physics in China
- programs
- 192 programs
- universities
- 62 universities
- taught in English
- 49% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 4,325 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as MS in Physics in China and Masters in Physics in China.
China has 192 masters programs in physics open to international students, at 62 universities. 49% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 4,325 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,580 USD and 5,220 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programs
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Top universities for Physics in China
Ranked by how many physics programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (12)
- Peking University (PKU) (11)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (10)
- Central South University (CSU) (8)
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (8)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (8)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (6)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (6)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (6)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) (6)
January intake in China
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Materials Physics and Chemistry — Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics — East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Polymeric Chemistry and Physics — Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Physics in China: common questions
- How many physics programs are there in China?
- 192 physics masters programs at 62 universities in China are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in physics in China is 4,325 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,580 USD and 5,220 USD a year.
- Can I study physics in China in English?
- Yes — 49% of the physics programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (95 of 192).
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