University fees in China in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 143 institutions in China that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in China
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in China is 11,726 CNY per year, for the 110 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 2,500 CNY per year, with a maximum observed of 31,000 CNY per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 110 universities
From
2,500
CNY
Average
11,726
CNY
Up to
31,000
CNY
Master's degree
Based on 56 universities
From
8,000
CNY
Average
16,783
CNY
Up to
35,000
CNY
Doctorate
Based on 26 universities
From
26,000
CNY
Average
32,815
CNY
Up to
45,500
CNY
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in China
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in China?
A bachelor's degree in China costs between 2,500 and 31,000 CNY per year, with an average of 11,726 CNY, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in China?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 9,781 CNY at a public university versus 23,156 CNY in the private sector, a difference of 136.7%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in China?
For a master's, fees range from 8,000 to 35,000 CNY per year. A doctorate costs between 26,000 and 45,500 CNY per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 143 universities in China that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Shenyang City University
Sanjiang University
Guangdong University of Science and Technology
Guangxi University
Changchun Sci-Tech University
Chengdu Jincheng College
Changchun Guanghua University
Shanghai Jian Qiao University
Jiangnan University
Xi'an International University
Nanning University
Jilin Institute of Architecture and Technology
Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology
Weifang University of Science and Technology
Yantai Nanshan University
Yanjing Institute of Technology
Anhui Xinhua University
Shenyang Institute of Technology
North Henan Medical University
Nanfang College, Guangzhou
China University of Mining and Technology (Xuzhou)
Nanchang Institute of Technology
Chengdu College of Arts and Sciences
Ocean University of China
Ningbo University
Qingdao Huanghai University
Guangdong Baiyun University
Xi'an Peihua University
University of Sanya