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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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
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (16)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (14)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (13)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (9)
- Southwest University (SWU) (8)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (8)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (7)
- Peking University (PKU) (6)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (5)
- Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) (4)
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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