Study Artificial Intelligence in China: universities and tuition

TasselWay's partner universities offer 26 bachelor's programmes in Artificial Intelligence at 21 universities: 4 taught in English and 22 in Chinese. Annual tuition ranges from 14,600 ¥ to 130,000 ¥ (about ⁦$2,056–$18,310⁩).

Universities
21
Bachelor's programmes
26
English-taught
4
Lowest annual tuition
14,600 ¥

Universities offering Artificial Intelligence

UniversityProgrammesQS 2027Tuition from
University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB)BeijingArtificial Intelligence · ChineseBusiness Administration (Dual Degree in Artificial Intelligence) · Chinese=44323,300 ¥
Dalian University of TechnologyDalianArtificial Intelligence · Chinese=46320,500 ¥
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)ShanghaiArtificial Intelligence · Chinese3624,800 ¥
Tianjin University (TJU)TianjinArtificial Intelligence · ChineseArtificial Intelligence · English=23520,000 ¥
Beijing Normal UniversityBeijingArtificial Intelligence · Chinese=23727,700 ¥
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)BeijingArtificial Intelligence · ChineseArtificial Intelligence · English24328,000 ¥
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)WuhanArtificial Intelligence · Chinese30725,000 ¥
Shanghai University (SHU)ShanghaiArtificial Intelligence · Chinese=44324,000 ¥
China Agricultural UniversityBeijingArtificial Intelligence · Chinese=47720,000 ¥
Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT)BeijingArtificial Intelligence · Chinese=64920,000 ¥
China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)XuzhouArtificial Intelligence · Chinese=65914,600 ¥
East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)ShanghaiArtificial Intelligence · ChineseArtificial Intelligence · English=67022,000 ¥
Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (NUAA)NanjingArtificial Intelligence · English721–73023,900 ¥
Nanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingArtificial Intelligence · Chinese901–95022,000 ¥
Beijing University of Posts and TelecommunicationsBeijingArtificial Intelligence · Chinese1001–120024,600 ¥
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)BeijingArtificial Intelligence · ChineseChinese + Artificial Intelligence (dual degree with USTB) · Chinese—25,800 ¥
Dalian Maritime UniversityDalianArtificial Intelligence · Chinese—22,000 ¥
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)GuangzhouArtificial Intelligence · Chinese—20,000 ¥
Northeastern University (Shenyang)ShenyangArtificial Intelligence · Chinese—21,000 ¥
Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU)ShanghaiArtificial Intelligence · Chinese—20,000 ¥
Southwestern Univ. of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)ChengduArtificial Intelligence · 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 Artificial Intelligence in China?

At our partner universities, annual tuition for Artificial Intelligence ranges from 14,600 ¥ to 130,000 ¥, with a median of 23,300 ¥. Housing and living costs are extra; see the cost-of-living guide for estimates by city and dormitory.

Can I study Artificial Intelligence in English in China?

Yes. There are 4 English-taught Artificial Intelligence programmes at 4 universities: Tianjin University (TJU), Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (NUAA). The other programmes are taught in Chinese and usually require an HSK certificate.

Which Chinese universities offer Artificial Intelligence?

21 of our partner universities offer Artificial Intelligence. Highest in the QS 2027 rankings: University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) (QS 443), Dalian University of Technology (QS 463), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) (QS 36), Tianjin University (TJU) (QS 235), Beijing Normal University (QS 237). 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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