Study Design in China
177 programmes in design at 61 universities in China are open to international students; 49% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,495 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,677 USD and 5,355 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Industrial Design (taught in Chinese) | Zhejiang University (ZJU) | Bachelor's | 3,689 USD |
| PhD in Mechanical Design and Theory | Sichuan University (SCU) | PhD | 5,503 USD |
| Bachelor in Product Design (taught in Chinese) | Jiangsu University (JSU) | Bachelor's | 3,272 USD |
| Master in Industrial Design Engineering (taught in Chinese) | Jiangsu University (JSU) | Master's | 3,867 USD |
| Bachelor in Product Design (taught in Chinese) | Yanshan University (YSU) | Bachelor's | 2,335 USD |
| Master in Design (Product Innovation Design) (chinese-taught) | Central South University (CSU) | Master's | 2,975 USD |
| Bachelor in Industrial Design (taught in Chinese) | Jiangsu University (JSU) | Bachelor's | 3,272 USD |
| PhD in Industrial Design (taught in Chinese) | Tianjin University (TJU) | PhD | 4,938 USD |
| Bachelor in Industrial Design (taught in Chinese) | Jilin University (JLU) | Bachelor's | 2,826 USD |
Design in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74 | 2,677 USD | 3,495 USD | 5,355 USD |
| Master's | 70 | 3,692 USD | 4,284 USD | 5,355 USD |
| PhD | 28 | 4,938 USD | 5,578 USD | 6,693 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 design
Universities for design in China
- Sichuan University (SCU) (11)
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (9)
- Yanshan University (YSU) (8)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (8)
- Tiangong University (TGU) (7)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (6)
- Jiangsu University (JSU) (6)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (5)
- Chongqing University (CQU) (5)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (5)
Study Design in China: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in China?
- 177 design programmes at 61 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in design in China is 3,495 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,677 USD and 5,355 USD per year.
- Can I study design in China in English?
- Yes — 49% of the design programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (86 of 177).
- Are any of these design programmes available online?
- 5 of the 177 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
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