Study Music in China
39 programmes in music at 21 universities in China are open to international students; 21% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,124 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,677 USD and 4,165 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
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Music in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 24 | 2,677 USD | 3,124 USD | 4,165 USD |
| Master's | 14 | 2,945 USD | 2,975 USD | 3,696 USD |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
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 music
Universities for music in China
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (4)
- Central South University (CSU) (4)
- Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) (3)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (3)
- Yanshan University (YSU) (3)
- South China University of Technology (SCUT) (2)
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) (2)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (2)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (2)
- Jilin University (JLU) (2)
Study Music in China: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in China?
- 39 music programmes at 21 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a music degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in music in China is 3,124 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,677 USD and 4,165 USD per year.
- Can I study music in China in English?
- Yes — 21% of the music programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 39).
- Which degree level is cheapest for music in China?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 3,124 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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