English-taught Civil Engineering in China
You can study a Civil Engineering bachelor's degree entirely in English at 5 Chinese universities offering 5 programmes. Annual tuition ranges from 20,000 ¥ to 80,000 ¥; no Chinese (HSK) certificate is needed for admission, IELTS or TOEFL is enough.
- Universities
- 5
- English-taught programmes
- 5
- Lowest tuition
- 20,000 ¥
- Median tuition
- 23,900 ¥
In short
- Most affordable English-taught Civil Engineering programme: Civil Engineering at Tianjin University (TJU) (20,000 ¥ a year).
- Tianjin University (TJU) offers the most English-taught Civil Engineering programmes (1).
- Universities usually ask for IELTS 6.0–6.5 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 Civil Engineering programmes (by annual tuition)
| Programme | University | Duration | Language requirement | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Tianjin University (TJU)Tianjin | 4 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 20,000 ¥ |
| Civil Engineering | Sichuan UniversityChengdu | 4 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 22,000 ¥ |
| Civil Engineering | Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (NUAA)Nanjing | 4 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 70 | 23,900 ¥ |
| Civil Engineering | Shanghai University (SHU)Shanghai | 4 years | IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 CSCA | 30,000 ¥ |
| Civil Engineering | Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)Shanghai | 4 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 90 CSCA | 80,000 ¥ |
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 Civil Engineering in English in China?
Yes. 5 universities offer 5 fully English-taught Civil Engineering bachelor's programmes, with annual tuition from 20,000 ¥ to 80,000 ¥.
What is the cheapest English-taught Civil Engineering programme in China?
Civil Engineering at Tianjin University (TJU) is the most affordable at 20,000 ¥ a year. The median annual tuition is 23,900 ¥.
Which English test do I need for Civil Engineering in China?
Usually IELTS 6.0–6.5 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 Civil 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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