117 Online Chinese Language Programs

Chinese Language tuition fees, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Top universities for Chinese Language

Ranked by how many chinese language programs each one runs — the count is next to the name.

• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (14)
• Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering (CQVIE) (13)
• Peking University (PKU) (8)
• Mandarin House (MH) (8)
• Chinese Language Institute (CLI) (6)
• Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) (5)
• MandarinX (5)
• Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) (5)
• Sishu Mandarin (4)
• Tsinghua University, Beijing (4)

January intake

6 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Online Chinese Language — Culture Yard Language School · starts Jan 2027
• Online Chinese Small Group HSK Classes 1-6 — Chinese Language Institute (CLI) · starts Jan 2027
• Online Chinese Language Program (0 to HSK5 II) — Dalian Neusoft University of Information (DNUI) · starts Jan 2027
• Contemporary China and Chinese Culture Online Course — Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering (CQVIE) · starts Jan 2027
• Online Chinese Language 1 on 1 Program — Hutong School (HTS) · starts Jan 2028
• Online Chinese Language Group Program — Hutong School (HTS) · starts Jan 2027

Online Chinese Language Programs: common questions

How many chinese language programs are there online?

117 chinese language programs at 39 universities taught online are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.

Can I study chinese language in English?

Yes — 33% of the chinese language programs in our catalog are taught in English (39 of 117).