Study History in China

139 programmes in history at 42 universities in China are open to international students; 35% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,224 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,384 USD and 5,057 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

History programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Chinese History (History of Science and Technology) (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Master's 5,057 USD
Master in History of Chinese Film (Chinese-taught) Qingdao University of Science & Technology (QUST) Master's 3,659 USD
Bachelor in History (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) Bachelor's 3,302 USD
PhD in Design History and Theory (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 8,924 USD
PhD in History and Theory of Modern Chinese Drama Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Research on Basic Topics of Modern and Contemporary Chinese History (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in History and Theory of International Drama Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) PhD 5,355 USD
Master in History Hangzhou Normal University (HNU) Master's 3,272 USD
PhD in Studies on Stage Design and History of Performance Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) PhD 5,355 USD
Bachelor in History (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) Bachelor's 2,945 USD
Master in History of Overseas Chinese (taught in Chinese) Wenzhou University (WZU) Master's 2,975 USD
PhD in Tibetan History, Economy and Society Development (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) PhD 3,867 USD
Bachelor in History Hangzhou Normal University (HNU) Bachelor's 2,677 USD
PhD in World History (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) PhD 4,432 USD
Master in Legal History (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) Master's 4,284 USD
Master in World History (History of Southeast Asia and South Asia) (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Master's 5,057 USD
PhD in Research of Chinese History Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 5,355 USD
Master in China Studies (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) Master's 4,284 USD
Master in History Education (taught in Chinese) East China Normal University (ECNU) Master's 3,719 USD
Master in World History (Ancient and Medieval World History) (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Master's 5,057 USD
Master in History of the Communist Party of China (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Master's 3,719 USD
Master in History of Marxism Development (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Master's 3,719 USD
Master in Research on Basic Topics of Modern and Contemporary Chinese History (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Master's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in World History (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Bachelor's 2,677 USD

History in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 23 2,744 USD 3,436 USD 4,462 USD
Master's 64 3,384 USD 4,224 USD 5,057 USD
PhD 51 4,440 USD 5,280 USD 5,503 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.

Universities for history in China

Study History in China: common questions

How many history programmes are there in China?
139 history programmes at 42 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a history degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in history in China is 4,224 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,384 USD and 5,057 USD per year.
Can I study history in China in English?
Yes — 35% of the history programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (49 of 139).
Are any of these history programmes available online?
1 of the 139 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for history in China?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,436 USD per year, against 4,224 USD for master's programmes.

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