Study Political Science in China
83 programmes in political science at 34 universities in China are open to international students; 49% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,719 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,272 USD and 4,462 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programmes
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Political Science in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 6 | 2,975 USD | 3,124 USD | 3,719 USD |
| Master's | 48 | 3,272 USD | 3,719 USD | 4,462 USD |
| PhD | 27 | 4,462 USD | 4,983 USD | 5,355 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 political science
Universities for political science in China
- Wuhan University (WHU) (9)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (8)
- Fudan University (FDU) (5)
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (5)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (4)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (4)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (4)
- University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) (3)
- China University of Petroleum (East China) (3)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (3)
Study Political Science in China: common questions
- How many political science programmes are there in China?
- 83 political science programmes at 34 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a political science degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in political science in China is 3,719 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,272 USD and 4,462 USD per year.
- Can I study political science in China in English?
- Yes — 49% of the political science programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (41 of 83).
- Are any of these political science programmes available online?
- 1 of the 83 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for political science in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,124 USD per year, against 3,719 USD for master's programmes.
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