Study Computer Science in China
300 programmes in computer science at 103 universities in China are open to international students; 65% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,421 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,677 USD and 4,462 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Computer Science programmes
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Computer Science in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 115 | 2,677 USD | 3,421 USD | 4,462 USD |
| Master's | 109 | 3,495 USD | 4,462 USD | 5,474 USD |
| PhD | 65 | 4,946 USD | 5,637 USD | 6,567 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 computer science
Universities for computer science in China
- Sichuan University (SCU) (15)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (10)
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (9)
- Xidian University (XIDIAN) (8)
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (8)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (7)
- Jiangsu University (JSU) (7)
- Central South University (CSU) (7)
- Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) (7)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (6)
Study Computer Science in China: common questions
- How many computer science programmes are there in China?
- 300 computer science programmes at 103 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a computer science degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in computer science in China is 3,421 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,677 USD and 4,462 USD per year.
- Can I study computer science in China in English?
- Yes — 65% of the computer science programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (195 of 300).
- Are any of these computer science programmes available online?
- 10 of the 300 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
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