Study Law in China
389 programmes in law at 74 universities in China are open to international students; 58% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,867 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,049 USD and 6,024 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programmes
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Law in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57 | 2,677 USD | 3,272 USD | 12,631 USD |
| Master's | 241 | 3,049 USD | 3,867 USD | 6,024 USD |
| PhD | 85 | 3,867 USD | 4,462 USD | 5,057 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 law in China
- The University of Law, Hong Kong (ULAW) (74)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (23)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (19)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (18)
- Central South University (CSU) (17)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (16)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (15)
- Hainan University (HU) (13)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (9)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (9)
Study Law in China: common questions
- How many law programmes are there in China?
- 389 law programmes at 74 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a law degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in law in China is 3,867 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,049 USD and 6,024 USD per year.
- Can I study law in China in English?
- Yes — 58% of the law programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (226 of 389).
- Are any of these law programmes available online?
- 8 of the 389 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for law in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,272 USD per year, against 3,867 USD for master's programmes.
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