Study English Language & Literature in China
139 programmes in english language & literature at 63 universities in China are open to international students; 64% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,975 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,677 USD and 3,867 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
English Language & Literature programmes
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English Language & Literature in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58 | 2,677 USD | 2,975 USD | 3,867 USD |
| Master's | 55 | 3,272 USD | 3,793 USD | 5,169 USD |
| PhD | 20 | 4,351 USD | 4,908 USD | 7,995 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 english language & literature
Universities for english language & literature in China
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (8)
- University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) (7)
- Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) (6)
- Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) (6)
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (5)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (5)
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) (5)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Southwest University (SWU) (4)
- Nankai University (NKU) (4)
Study English Language & Literature in China: common questions
- How many english language & literature programmes are there in China?
- 139 english language & literature programmes at 63 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a english language & literature degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in english language & literature in China is 2,975 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,677 USD and 3,867 USD per year.
- Can I study english language & literature in China in English?
- Yes — 64% of the english language & literature programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (89 of 139).
- Are any of these english language & literature programmes available online?
- 4 of the 139 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
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