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English-taught Economics and Finance in China

You can study a Economics and Finance bachelor's degree entirely in English at 9 Chinese universities offering 17 programmes. Annual tuition ranges from 20,000 ¥ to 55,000 ¥; no Chinese (HSK) certificate is needed for admission, IELTS or TOEFL is enough.

Universities
9
English-taught programmes
17
Lowest tuition
20,000 ¥
Median tuition
39,000 ¥
All Economics and Finance programmes (including Chinese-taught) →All English-taught programmesCSCA exam guide

In short

  • Most affordable English-taught Economics and Finance programme: Economics at Southwestern Univ. of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) (20,000 ¥ a year).
  • University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) offers the most English-taught Economics and Finance programmes (3).
  • Universities usually ask for IELTS 5.5–6.5 or TOEFL 80–90; each university's guide sets the exact score.
  • From 2026/27 a CSCA score is required for bachelor's applications; for English-taught programmes mathematics (and physics or chemistry if required) can be taken in English.
  • Housing and living costs are not included; programme pages show the estimated total cost.

English-taught Economics and Finance programmes (by annual tuition)

ProgrammeUniversityDurationLanguage requirementAnnual tuition
EconomicsSouthwestern Univ. of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)Chengdu4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA20,000 ¥
FinanceSouthwestern Univ. of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)Chengdu4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA20,000 ¥
FinanceWuhan UniversityWuhan4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA23,000 ¥
Public FinanceWuhan UniversityWuhan4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA23,000 ¥
International Economics and Trade (Digital Finance and Digital Trade)Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)Beijing4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 / Duolingo 110 CSCA30,000 ¥
FinanceShanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)Shanghai4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 100 CSCA30,000 ¥
International Economics and TradeShanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)Shanghai4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 100 CSCA30,000 ¥
FinanceBeijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)Beijing4 yearsIELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 80 CSCA39,000 ¥
International Economics and TradeBeijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)Beijing4 yearsIELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 80 CSCA39,000 ¥
Finance (International Finance)Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)Beijing4 yearsIELTS / TOEFL CSCA39,900 ¥
International Economics and TradeBeijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)Beijing4 yearsIELTS / TOEFL CSCA39,900 ¥
Finance (Corporate and Quantitative Finance)Shanghai University (SHU)Shanghai4 yearsIELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 CSCA40,000 ¥
International Economics & Trade (Cross-Border E-commerce)Shanghai University (SHU)Shanghai4 yearsIELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 CSCA40,000 ¥
EconomicsUniversity of International Business and Economics (UIBE)Beijing4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 8649,750 ¥
FinanceUniversity of International Business and Economics (UIBE)Beijing4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 8649,750 ¥
Finance (International Finance & Investment)University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)Beijing4 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 8649,750 ¥
International Economics and TradeEast China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)Shanghai3 yearsIELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 105 CSCA55,000 ¥

Tuition is the 2026–2027 annual fee published by each university and may change. Language requirements come from the university's latest bachelor's guide and may vary by programme.

Frequently asked questions

Can I study Economics and Finance in English in China?

Yes. 9 universities offer 17 fully English-taught Economics and Finance bachelor's programmes, with annual tuition from 20,000 ¥ to 55,000 ¥.

What is the cheapest English-taught Economics and Finance programme in China?

Economics at Southwestern Univ. of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) is the most affordable at 20,000 ¥ a year. The median annual tuition is 39,000 ¥.

Which English test do I need for Economics and Finance in China?

Usually IELTS 5.5–6.5 or TOEFL 80–90. Native English speakers or students from English-medium high schools are exempt at some universities.

Do I need to speak Chinese to study Economics and Finance in English?

Not for admission; classes are in English. Basic Chinese helps in daily life and most universities offer Chinese classes. If you apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship, you must also take the CSCA Professional Chinese paper.

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