PhD in Sociology in China
11 phd programmes in sociology at 9 universities in China are open to international students; 73% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,503 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,908 USD and 6,336 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Sociology programmes
11 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Sociology | Wuhan University (WHU) | PhD | 5,355 USD |
| PhD in Sociology | Central China Normal University (CCNU) | PhD | 4,760 USD |
| PhD in Sociology | Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) | PhD | 6,247 USD |
| PhD in Communication Studies | Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) | PhD | 5,652 USD |
| PhD in Physical Humanities and Sociology | Central China Normal University (CCNU) | PhD | 5,355 USD |
| PhD in Sociology | Hohai University (HHU) | PhD | 6,545 USD |
| PhD in Sociology | East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) | PhD | 6,545 USD |
| PhD in Sociology and Educational Culture Studies (taught in Chinese) | East China Normal University (ECNU) | PhD | 4,462 USD |
| PhD in Sociology | Zhejiang University (ZJU) | PhD | 6,366 USD |
| PhD in Sociology (taught in Chinese) | Zhejiang University (ZJU) | PhD | 4,432 USD |
| PhD in MPhil-PhD in Sociology | Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | PhD | — |
Universities for sociology in China
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (2)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (2)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (1)
- East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) (1)
- Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) (1)
- Hohai University (HHU) (1)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (1)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (1)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (1)
PhD in Sociology in China: common questions
- How many sociology programmes are there in China?
- 11 sociology phd programmes at 9 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a sociology degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in sociology in China is 5,503 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,908 USD and 6,336 USD per year.
- Can I study sociology in China in English?
- Yes — 73% of the sociology programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 11).
More on studying in China: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
Planning to study sociology in China?
An advisor who knows admissions in China can shortlist sociology programmes for your budget and profile.