Study Economics and Finance in China: universities and tuition

TasselWay's partner universities offer 101 bachelor's programmes in Economics and Finance at 37 universities: 17 taught in English and 84 in Chinese. Annual tuition ranges from 13,800 ¥ to 55,000 ¥ (about ⁦$1,944–$7,746⁩).

Universities
37
Bachelor's programmes
101
English-taught
17
Lowest annual tuition
13,800 ¥

Universities offering Economics and Finance

UniversityProgrammesQS 2027Tuition from
Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU)Xi'anInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese=42522,000 ¥
University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB)BeijingInternational Economics and Trade · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade (1+3) · Chinese=44323,300 ¥
Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)Xi'anEconomics · ChineseFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese+2 more=29620,000 ¥
East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL)ShanghaiEconomics · ChineseFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese—24,000 ¥
Dalian University of TechnologyDalianFinance · Chinese=46320,500 ¥
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)ShanghaiEconomics · ChineseFinance · Chinese3624,800 ¥
Nanjing UniversityNanjingEconomics · ChineseFinance and Banking · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese=9024,000 ¥
Wuhan UniversityWuhanFinance · ChineseFinance · EnglishPublic Finance · English=16520,000 ¥
Tianjin University (TJU)TianjinFinance · Chinese=23520,000 ¥
Beijing Normal UniversityBeijingInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese=23724,000 ¥
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)BeijingInternational Economics and Trade (Digital Finance and Digital Trade) · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade (Digital Finance and Digital Trade) · English24328,000 ¥
Sichuan UniversityChengduEconomics · ChineseFinance · ChineseFinance Science · Chinese=30017,500 ¥
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)WuhanInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese30725,000 ¥
Shandong UniversityJinanEconomics · ChineseFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese=30918,000 ¥
Nankai UniversityTianjinBusiness Economics · ChineseFinance · Chinese=32920,000 ¥
Shanghai University (SHU)ShanghaiEconomics · ChineseFinance · ChineseFinance (Corporate and Quantitative Finance) · English+2 more=44324,000 ¥
China University of PetroleumBeijingFinance · Chinese=60025,000 ¥
China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)XuzhouFinance · Chinese=65913,800 ¥
East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)ShanghaiEconomics · ChineseFinance · ChineseFinance Management (Intelligent Finance) · Chinese+1 more=67022,000 ¥
Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU)BeijingEconomics · ChineseFinance · Chinese771–78024,800 ¥
Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU)ChengduEconomics · ChineseFinance · Chinese851–90018,000 ¥
Nanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingEconomics and Management of Agriculture and Forestry · ChineseFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese901–95020,000 ¥
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)BeijingFinance (Financial Technology) · ChineseFinance (International Finance) · EnglishInternational Economics and Trade · English+1 more1201–140031,000 ¥
Central China Normal University (CCNU)WuhanEconomics · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese1201–140020,000 ¥
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)ShanghaiFinance · ChineseFinance · EnglishInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese+1 more1201–140030,000 ¥
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)ShanghaiFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese+1 more1401+24,800 ¥
University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)BeijingE-Business (Cross-border E-business and Internet Finance) · ChineseEconomics · EnglishFinance · Chinese+3 more1401+24,800 ¥
Beijing International Studies University (BISU)BeijingFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese—22,000 ¥
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)BeijingChinese Language (Economics and Trade) · ChineseFinance · EnglishInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese+1 more—25,800 ¥
Dalian Maritime UniversityDalianEconomics · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese—20,000 ¥
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)GuangzhouEconomics · ChineseFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese+1 more—20,000 ¥
Northeastern University (Shenyang)ShenyangEconomics · ChineseFinance · Chinese—21,000 ¥
Sichuan International Studies University (SISU-Chongqing)ChongqingFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese—15,000 ¥
Southwestern Univ. of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)ChengduComputational Finance · ChineseEconomics · ChineseEconomics · English+3 more—16,000 ¥
Tianjin Normal University (TJNU)TianjinEconomics · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese—14,400 ¥
Xi'an International Studies University (XISU)Xi'anEconomics · ChineseFinance · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · Chinese—16,000 ¥
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL)WuhanEconomics · ChineseInternational Economics and Trade · ChinesePublic Finance · Chinese—16,000 ¥

Tuition is the annual fee published by each university and may change between intakes. USD amounts are approximate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study Economics and Finance in China?

At our partner universities, annual tuition for Economics and Finance ranges from 13,800 ¥ to 55,000 ¥, with a median of 22,000 ¥. Housing and living costs are extra; see the cost-of-living guide for estimates by city and dormitory.

Can I study Economics and Finance in English in China?

Yes. There are 17 English-taught Economics and Finance programmes at 9 universities: Wuhan University, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), Shanghai University (SHU), East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE). The other programmes are taught in Chinese and usually require an HSK certificate.

Which Chinese universities offer Economics and Finance?

37 of our partner universities offer Economics and Finance. Highest in the QS 2027 rankings: Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU) (QS 425), University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) (QS 443), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) (QS 296), Dalian University of Technology (QS 463), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) (QS 36). The full list is in the table on this page.

What do I need to apply?

For a bachelor's application you need your high-school diploma and transcript, a valid passport and a language certificate: IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent for English-taught programmes, HSK for Chinese-taught ones. Requirements vary by university; the eligibility check shows where you stand in a few minutes.

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