Asia
Cost of Studying in China: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in China is 4,462 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,659 USD and 5,950 USD. These figures are computed from 15,727 programs at 241 universities in China listed on Global Admissions; 57% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in China by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
Why the numbers look this way: Chinese public universities are state-subsidised, and many pair low tuition with generous scholarships for international students.
Cheapest degree programs in China
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for China right now — each links to the live program.
Apply faster in China
These China universities partner with Global Admissions and take applications directly on the site — no separate portal, and typically a first response within weeks. The most-viewed partner programs right now:
Quick answers
Can I study in English in China?
Yes — 8,926 of the 15,727 degree programs in China on Global Admissions (57%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in China accept international students?
241 universities in China list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 31, 2026.
Is China affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in China charge 3,659 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1,339 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
Thinking seriously about China?
An advisor who knows the China admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 15,727 degree programs that241 universities in China list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 31, 2026".