Study Creative Writing in China
6 programmes in creative writing at 4 universities in China are open to international students; 67% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Creative Writing programmes
6 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Creative Writing | Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) | Master's | 12,308 USD |
| Just Reading and Writing in English | Online | Tsinghua University, Beijing | — | — |
| Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English Online | Tsinghua University, Beijing | — | — |
| Relics of Chinese History - Part 3: Writing System, Rites and Music Online | Tsinghua University, Beijing | — | — |
| Master in Writing Studies (taught in Chinese) | Wuhan University (WHU) | Master's | 3,421 USD |
| Bachelor in Script Writing | Chongqing University (CQU) | Bachelor's | 2,975 USD |
Creative Writing in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 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.
Universities for creative writing in China
Study Creative Writing in China: common questions
- How many creative writing programmes are there in China?
- 6 creative writing programmes at 4 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study creative writing in China in English?
- Yes — 67% of the creative writing programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (4 of 6).
- Are any of these creative writing programmes available online?
- 3 of the 6 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
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