Study Mathematics in China

227 programmes in mathematics at 72 universities in China are open to international students; 62% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,165 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,495 USD and 5,057 USD.

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

Mathematics programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Basic Mathematics Southwest University (SWU) PhD 5,503 USD
PhD in Mathematics Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) PhD 6,604 USD
PhD in Basic Mathematics Northwest University (NWU) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Westlake University – Fudan University Joint PhD in Mathematics Westlake University PhD 5,503 USD
PhD in Applied Mathematics Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) PhD 2,767 USD
Bachelor in Financial Mathematics (Chinese-taught) Zhengzhou University (ZZU) Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in Mathematics New York University Shanghai (NYUSH) Bachelor's 44,622 USD
PhD in Applied Mathematics Shandong University, Jinan PhD 5,057 USD
PhD in Applied Mathematics Xiamen University (XMU) PhD 8,181 USD
Bachelor in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) Bachelor's 17,105 USD
Master in Mathematics for Educators The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Master's 8,181 USD
PhD in Mathematics Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) PhD 6,247 USD
Bachelor in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Chongqing University (CQU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD
PhD in Computational Mathematics Xiamen University (XMU) PhD 8,181 USD
PhD in Applied Mathematics (Cryptography) Hubei University (HUBU) PhD 4,165 USD
PhD in Maths Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) PhD 5,622 USD
Master in Basic Mathematics Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) Master's 3,421 USD
Bachelor in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Westlake University Bachelor's 52,059 USD
PhD in Applied Mathematics Northwest University (NWU) PhD 5,355 USD
Master in Mathematics North China Electric Power University (NCEPU) Master's 30,000 USD
Master in Applied Mathematics Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) Master's 3,421 USD
Master in Basic Mathematics Southwest University (SWU) Master's 4,165 USD
Bachelor in Enrichment Mathematics Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Bachelor's 21,567 USD
PhD in Applied Mathematics Southwest University (SWU) PhD 5,503 USD

Mathematics in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 45 2,826 USD 3,719 USD 16,733 USD
Master's 91 3,495 USD 4,165 USD 5,057 USD
PhD 86 4,834 USD 5,503 USD 6,433 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 mathematics in China

Study Mathematics in China: common questions

How many mathematics programmes are there in China?
227 mathematics programmes at 72 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a mathematics degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in mathematics in China is 4,165 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,495 USD and 5,057 USD per year.
Can I study mathematics in China in English?
Yes — 62% of the mathematics programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (141 of 227).
Are any of these mathematics programmes available online?
6 of the 227 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for mathematics in China?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,719 USD per year, against 4,165 USD for master's programmes.

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