Study Psychology in China

Psychology in China by degree level

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 psychology

Universities for psychology in China

• East China Normal University (ECNU) (9)
• Central China Normal University (CCNU) (8)
• Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (7)
• Northeast Normal University (NENU) (5)
• Shandong Normal University (SDNU) (5)
• Zhejiang University (ZJU) (5)
• Anhui Medical University (AMU) (5)
• Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) (5)
• Kunming Medical University (KMU) (4)
• Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) (4)

Study Psychology in China: common questions

How many psychology programmes are there in China?

102 psychology programmes at 36 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 31, 2026.

How much does a psychology degree in China cost?

The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in psychology in China is 3,912 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,272 USD and 5,950 USD per year.

Can I study psychology in China in English?

Yes — 54% of the psychology programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (55 of 102).

Are any of these psychology programmes available online?

3 of the 102 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.