Study Public Administration in China
77 programmes in public administration at 41 universities in China are open to international students; 40% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,224 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,421 USD and 5,020 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Public Administration programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Public administration (taught in Chinese) | Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) | Master's | 2,082 USD |
| Master in Public Economic Management (taught in Chinese) | Wuhan University (WHU) | Master's | 3,421 USD |
| Bachelor in Politics and Public Administration (taught in Chinese) | Jilin University (JLU) | Bachelor's | 2,826 USD |
| Bachelor in Government and Public Administration | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | Bachelor's | — |
| PhD in MPhil-PhD in Government and Public Administration | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | PhD | — |
Public Administration in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 28 | 2,677 USD | 2,826 USD | 3,629 USD |
| Master's | 38 | 3,421 USD | 4,224 USD | 5,020 USD |
| PhD | 11 | 4,834 USD | 5,191 USD | 6,638 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.
Universities for public administration in China
- Wuhan University (WHU) (6)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (5)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (5)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (4)
- Jilin University (JLU) (4)
- Peking University (PKU) (3)
- Jiangsu University (JSU) (3)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (3)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (3)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (3)
Study Public Administration in China: common questions
- How many public administration programmes are there in China?
- 77 public administration programmes at 41 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a public administration degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in public administration in China is 4,224 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,421 USD and 5,020 USD per year.
- Can I study public administration in China in English?
- Yes — 40% of the public administration programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (31 of 77).
- Are any of these public administration programmes available online?
- 1 of the 77 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for public administration in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,826 USD per year, against 4,224 USD for master's programmes.
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