Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in China

645 programmes in humanities & liberal arts at 71 universities in China are open to international students; 16% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,165 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,975 USD and 6,693 USD.

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

Humanities & Liberal Arts programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy Online Tsinghua University, Beijing — —
PhD in Philosophy Southeast University (SEU) PhD 4,165 USD
Internship Opportunities (Arts) Jiangsu University (JSU) — —
Bachelor in Music Performance The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) Bachelor's 17,105 USD
Bachelor in Choreography Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) Bachelor's 5,355 USD
Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English Online Tsinghua University, Beijing — —
Master in Art (Professional Degree) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Master's 5,801 USD
Introduction to Zhuangzi's Philosophy Online Tsinghua University, Beijing — —
Master in Comparative Literature & World Literature (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Master's 2,975 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Lingnan University (LU) Bachelor's 20,824 USD
Master in Marxism in Chinese Society (taught in Chinese) Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Master's 2,975 USD
PhD in Media and Culture Industry Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) PhD 2,380 USD
Bachelor in Painting Chongqing University (CQU) Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Master in Aesthetics (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) Master's 3,421 USD
Master in Arts (Art Design) Yanshan University (YSU) Master's 3,689 USD
Bachelor in Art Design1 Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJSU) Bachelor's 3,719 USD
Master in Arts Design East China Normal University (ECNU) Master's 5,206 USD
Master in Foreign Philosophy Shandong Normal University (SDNU) Master's 3,912 USD
Bachelor in Animation Chengdu University (CDU) Bachelor's 3,124 USD
PhD in Aesthetics Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 4,462 USD
Bachelor in Dance Studies (Chinese-taught) Beijing Normal University (BNU) Bachelor's 4,120 USD
Bachelor in Musical Performance (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Bachelor's 4,462 USD
Bachelor in Calligraphy Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD
Master in Philosophy of Marxism (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) Master's 4,284 USD

Humanities & Liberal Arts in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 297 2,975 USD 4,165 USD 6,693 USD
Master's 179 3,272 USD 3,719 USD 4,611 USD
PhD 81 3,867 USD 4,462 USD 5,355 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 humanities & liberal arts

Arts 393 Philosophy 88 Literature 41 Music 38 Visual Arts 15 Animation and Illustration 8 Culture 8 Dance 7 Writing 6 Cinematic Arts 4

Universities for humanities & liberal arts in China

Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in China: common questions

How many humanities & liberal arts programmes are there in China?
645 humanities & liberal arts programmes at 71 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in humanities & liberal arts in China is 4,165 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,975 USD and 6,693 USD per year.
Can I study humanities & liberal arts in China in English?
Yes — 16% of the humanities & liberal arts programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (106 of 645).
Are any of these humanities & liberal arts programmes available online?
11 of the 645 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for humanities & liberal arts in China?
Master's programmes, at a median of 3,719 USD per year, against 4,165 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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