Study Linguistics in China
94 programmes in linguistics at 46 universities in China are open to international students; 44% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,719 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,354 USD and 4,462 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
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Linguistics in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 18 | 2,369 USD | 2,752 USD | 3,105 USD |
| Master's | 57 | 3,354 USD | 3,719 USD | 4,462 USD |
| PhD | 17 | 4,016 USD | 4,462 USD | 5,652 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 linguistics
Universities for linguistics in China
- Wuhan University (WHU) (8)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (7)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (5)
- Yanshan University (YSU) (4)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (4)
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (4)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (3)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (3)
- Shandong University, Weihai (3)
Study Linguistics in China: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in China?
- 94 linguistics programmes at 46 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a linguistics degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in linguistics in China is 3,719 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,354 USD and 4,462 USD per year.
- Can I study linguistics in China in English?
- Yes — 44% of the linguistics programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (41 of 94).
- Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?
- 1 of the 94 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,752 USD per year, against 3,719 USD for master's programmes.
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