Study Social Work in China
16 programmes in social work at 12 universities in China are open to international students; 31% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,570 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,347 USD and 8,532 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
16 programmes
Social Work in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 8 | 3,347 USD | 3,570 USD | 8,532 USD |
| Master's | 7 | 3,328 USD | 4,224 USD | 4,864 USD |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
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 social work in China
- Peking University (PKU) (2)
- Qingdao University of Science & Technology (QUST) (2)
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (2)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (2)
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) (1)
- Kunming Medical University (KMU) (1)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (1)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (1)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (1)
- Central South University (CSU) (1)
Study Social Work in China: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in China?
- 16 social work programmes at 12 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in social work in China is 3,570 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,347 USD and 8,532 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in China in English?
- Yes — 31% of the social work programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 16).
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