Study Astronomy & Space Science in China
96 programmes in astronomy & space science at 25 universities in China are open to international students; 54% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,950 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,206 USD and 6,604 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Astronomy & Space Science programmes
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Astronomy & Space Science in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 23 | 2,715 USD | 3,778 USD | 4,462 USD |
| Master's | 35 | 4,165 USD | 4,760 USD | 5,206 USD |
| PhD | 37 | 5,206 USD | 5,950 USD | 6,604 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.
Specialisations within astronomy & space science
Universities for astronomy & space science in China
- Beihang University (BUAA) (17)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (12)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (8)
- Peking University (PKU) (6)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (6)
- Xidian University (XIDIAN) (6)
- Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) (6)
- Central South University (CSU) (5)
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei (4)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (4)
Study Astronomy & Space Science in China: common questions
- How many astronomy & space science programmes are there in China?
- 96 astronomy & space science programmes at 25 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a astronomy & space science degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in astronomy & space science in China is 5,950 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,206 USD and 6,604 USD per year.
- Can I study astronomy & space science in China in English?
- Yes — 54% of the astronomy & space science programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (52 of 96).
- Are any of these astronomy & space science programmes available online?
- 1 of the 96 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for astronomy & space science in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,778 USD per year, against 5,950 USD for phd programmes.
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