Universities in China
27 PhD Programs in Political Science in China
- programs
- 27 programs
- universities
- 17 universities
- taught in English
- 70% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,006 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Political Science in China and Doctorate in Political Science in China.
China has 27 phd programs in political science open to international students, at 17 universities. 70% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,006 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,483 USD and 5,379 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programs
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Specializations within political science
Top universities for Political Science in China
Ranked by how many political science programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Wuhan University (WHU) (4)
- University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) (3)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (3)
- China University of Petroleum (East China) (2)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (2)
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (2)
- Southeast University (SEU) (1)
- Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) (1)
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (1)
- University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) (1)
PhD in Political Science in China: common questions
- How many political science programs are there in China?
- 27 political science phd programs at 17 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a political science degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in political science in China is 5,006 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,483 USD and 5,379 USD a year.
- Can I study political science in China in English?
- Yes — 70% of the political science programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (19 of 27).
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