Universities in China
29 PhD Programs in Psychology in China
- programs
- 29 programs
- universities
- 14 universities
- taught in English
- 55% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,200 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Psychology in China and Doctorate in Psychology in China.
China has 29 phd programs in psychology open to international students, at 14 universities. 55% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 5,200 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,781 USD and 5,379 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Psychology programs
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Specializations within psychology
Top universities for Psychology in China
Ranked by how many psychology programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (5)
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (4)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (3)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (3)
- Shandong Normal University (SDNU) (2)
- Central South University (CSU) (2)
- Northeast Normal University (NENU) (2)
- Southwest University (SWU) (2)
- Shenzhen University (SZU) (1)
- Southern Medical University (SMU) (1)
PhD in Psychology in China: common questions
- How many psychology programs are there in China?
- 29 psychology phd programs at 14 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a psychology degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in psychology in China is 5,200 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,781 USD and 5,379 USD a year.
- Can I study psychology in China in English?
- Yes — 55% of the psychology programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (16 of 29).
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