Study International Relations in China: universities and tuition

TasselWay's partner universities offer 25 bachelor's programmes in International Relations at 16 universities: 2 taught in English and 23 in Chinese. Annual tuition ranges from 15,000 ¥ to 49,750 ¥ (about ⁦$2,113–$7,007⁩).

Universities
16
Bachelor's programmes
25
English-taught
2
Lowest annual tuition
15,000 ¥

Universities offering International Relations

UniversityProgrammesQS 2027Tuition from
Nanjing UniversityNanjingInternational Politics · Chinese=9021,000 ¥
Wuhan UniversityWuhanDiplomacy · Chinese=16520,000 ¥
Sichuan UniversityChengduInternational Politics · Chinese=30017,500 ¥
Shandong UniversityJinanInternational Politics · Chinese=30918,000 ¥
Nankai UniversityTianjinInternational Politics · Chinese=32920,000 ¥
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)BeijingDiplomacy · ChineseTranslation & Interpreting (Advanced Translation & Interpreting in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs) · English1201–140026,000 ¥
Central China Normal University (CCNU)WuhanInternational Politics · Chinese1201–140020,000 ¥
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)ShanghaiDiplomacy · ChineseInternational Politics · Chinese1401+24,800 ¥
University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)BeijingInternational Politics · EnglishInternational Politics (Economic Diplomacy) · Chinese1401+24,800 ¥
Beijing International Studies University (BISU)BeijingDiplomacy · ChineseInternational Affairs and International Relations · Chinese—22,000 ¥
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)BeijingInternational Affairs and International Relations · ChineseInternational Politics · Chinese—25,800 ¥
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)GuangzhouDiplomacy · ChineseInternational Politics · Chinese—20,000 ¥
Sichuan International Studies University (SISU-Chongqing)ChongqingDiplomacy · ChineseInternational Politics · Chinese—15,000 ¥
Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU)TianjinDiplomacy · ChineseInternational Politics · Chinese—15,400 ¥
Xi'an International Studies University (XISU)Xi'anDiplomacy · ChineseInternational Politics · Chinese—16,000 ¥
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL)WuhanInternational Politics · 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 International Relations in China?

At our partner universities, annual tuition for International Relations ranges from 15,000 ¥ to 49,750 ¥, with a median of 20,000 ¥. Housing and living costs are extra; see the cost-of-living guide for estimates by city and dormitory.

Can I study International Relations in English in China?

Yes. There are 2 English-taught International Relations programmes at 2 universities: Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), University of International Business and Economics (UIBE). The other programmes are taught in Chinese and usually require an HSK certificate.

Which Chinese universities offer International Relations?

16 of our partner universities offer International Relations. Highest in the QS 2027 rankings: Nanjing University (QS 90), Wuhan University (QS 165), Sichuan University (QS 300), Shandong University (QS 309), Nankai University (QS 329). 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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