Universities in China
229 PhD Programs in Physics in China
- programs
- 229 programs
- universities
- 56 universities
- taught in English
- 71% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,588 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Physics in China and Doctorate in Physics in China.
China has 229 phd programs in physics open to international students, at 56 universities. 71% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,588 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,931 USD and 6,604 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.
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (17)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (14)
- Peking University (PKU) (12)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (12)
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (11)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (11)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (10)
- Jilin University (JLU) (10)
- Central South University (CSU) (7)
- Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) (7)
January intake in China
5 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.
- PhD in Mathematics (Atom and Molecule Physics) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Mathematics (Physics) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics — Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics (Institute of Microstructure & Property of Advanced Materials) — Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Mathematics (Condensed Matter Physics) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Physics in China: common questions
- How many physics programs are there in China?
- 229 physics phd programs at 56 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in physics in China is 5,588 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,931 USD and 6,604 USD a year.
- Can I study physics in China in English?
- Yes — 71% of the physics programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (163 of 229).
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