Study Economics in China
358 programmes in economics at 108 universities in China are open to international students; 63% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,284 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,399 USD and 5,317 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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Economics in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 114 | 2,677 USD | 3,421 USD | 4,447 USD |
| Master's | 149 | 3,399 USD | 4,284 USD | 5,317 USD |
| PhD | 92 | 4,462 USD | 5,057 USD | 6,727 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 economics
Universities for economics in China
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (21)
- Shandong University, Jinan (21)
- Jilin University (JLU) (19)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (18)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (16)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (14)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (13)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (9)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (7)
- Peking University (PKU) (7)
Study Economics in China: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in China?
- 358 economics programmes at 108 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in economics in China is 4,284 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,399 USD and 5,317 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in China in English?
- Yes — 63% of the economics programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (227 of 358).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 4 of the 358 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,421 USD per year, against 4,284 USD for master's programmes.
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