Study Architecture in China: universities and tuition

TasselWay's partner universities offer 25 bachelor's programmes in Architecture at 18 universities: 2 taught in English and 23 in Chinese. Annual tuition ranges from 14,600 ¥ to 32,000 ¥ (about ⁦$2,056–$4,507⁩).

Universities: 18
Bachelor's programmes: 25
English-taught: 2
Lowest annual tuition: 14,600 ¥

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Universities offering Architecture

University	Programmes	QS 2027	Tuition from
Dalian University of TechnologyDalian	Architecture · Chinese	=463	22,500 ¥
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)Shanghai	Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (incl. Intelligent Marine Equipment and Technology) · Chinese	36	24,800 ¥
Nanjing UniversityNanjing	Architecture · Chinese	=90	24,000 ¥
Wuhan UniversityWuhan	Architecture · Chinese	=165	24,000 ¥
Tianjin University (TJU)Tianjin	Architecture · EnglishArchitecture · ChineseLandscape Architecture · English+2 more	=235	20,000 ¥
Sichuan UniversityChengdu	Architecture · Chinese	=300	22,000 ¥
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)Wuhan	Architecture · ChineseLandscape Architecture · Chinese	307	25,000 ¥
Shanghai University (SHU)Shanghai	Architecture · Chinese	=443	32,000 ¥
China Agricultural UniversityBeijing	Landscape Architecture · Chinese	=477	20,000 ¥
China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)Xuzhou	Architecture · Chinese	=659	14,600 ¥
East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)Shanghai	Landscape Architecture (Future Living Environment) · Chinese	=670	22,000 ¥
Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU)Beijing	Architecture · Chinese	771–780	24,800 ¥
Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU)Chengdu	Architecture · ChineseLandscape Architecture · Chinese	851–900	25,000 ¥
Nanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjing	Landscape Architecture · Chinese	901–950	22,000 ¥
Dalian Maritime UniversityDalian	Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering · Chinese	—	22,000 ¥
Northeastern University (Shenyang)Shenyang	Architecture · Chinese	—	21,000 ¥
Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU)Shanghai	Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering · Chinese	—	20,000 ¥
Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (XAUAT)Xi'an	Architecture · ChineseLandscape Architecture · 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 Architecture in China?

At our partner universities, annual tuition for Architecture ranges from 14,600 ¥ to 32,000 ¥, with a median of 24,000 ¥. Housing and living costs are extra; see the cost-of-living guide for estimates by city and dormitory.

Can I study Architecture in English in China?

Yes. There are 2 English-taught Architecture programmes at 1 universities: Tianjin University (TJU). The other programmes are taught in Chinese and usually require an HSK certificate.

Which Chinese universities offer Architecture?

18 of our partner universities offer Architecture. Highest in the QS 2027 rankings: Dalian University of Technology (QS 463), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) (QS 36), Nanjing University (QS 90), Wuhan University (QS 165), Tianjin University (TJU) (QS 235). 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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