English-taught Electrical and Electronic Engineering in China
You can study a Electrical and Electronic Engineering bachelor's degree entirely in English at 7 Chinese universities offering 8 programmes. Annual tuition ranges from 20,000 ¥ to 180,000 ¥; no Chinese (HSK) certificate is needed for admission, IELTS or TOEFL is enough.
- Universities
- 7
- English-taught programmes
- 8
- Lowest tuition
- 20,000 ¥
- Median tuition
- 27,500 ¥
In short
- Most affordable English-taught Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme: Electronic Information Engineering at University of Electronic Science & Technology of China (UESTC) (20,000 ¥ a year).
- Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU) offers the most English-taught Electrical and Electronic Engineering programmes (2).
- Universities usually ask for IELTS 5.5–6.5 or TOEFL 70–90; 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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering programmes (by annual tuition)
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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering in English in China?
Yes. 7 universities offer 8 fully English-taught Electrical and Electronic Engineering bachelor's programmes, with annual tuition from 20,000 ¥ to 180,000 ¥.
What is the cheapest English-taught Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme in China?
Electronic Information Engineering at University of Electronic Science & Technology of China (UESTC) is the most affordable at 20,000 ¥ a year. The median annual tuition is 27,500 ¥.
Which English test do I need for Electrical and Electronic Engineering in China?
Usually IELTS 5.5–6.5 or TOEFL 70–90. Native English speakers or students from English-medium high schools are exempt at some universities.
Do I need to speak Chinese to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering 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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