Study Translation & Interpreting in China
33 programmes in translation & interpreting at 18 universities in China are open to international students; 52% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,421 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,421 USD and 5,578 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Translation & Interpreting programmes
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Translation & Interpreting in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 11 | 2,488 USD | 3,421 USD | 11,341 USD |
| Master's | 20 | 3,421 USD | 3,421 USD | 5,578 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
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 translation & interpreting
Universities for translation & interpreting in China
- Wuhan University (WHU) (5)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (4)
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) (3)
- Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) (3)
- Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) (2)
- Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) (2)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (2)
- Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (ZUFE) (2)
- Yanshan University (YSU) (1)
- South China Normal University (SCNU) (1)
Study Translation & Interpreting in China: common questions
- How many translation & interpreting programmes are there in China?
- 33 translation & interpreting programmes at 18 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a translation & interpreting degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in translation & interpreting in China is 3,421 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,421 USD and 5,578 USD per year.
- Can I study translation & interpreting in China in English?
- Yes — 52% of the translation & interpreting programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (17 of 33).
- Which degree level is cheapest for translation & interpreting in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,421 USD per year, against 3,421 USD for master's programmes.
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