English-taught Artificial Intelligence in China
You can study a Artificial Intelligence bachelor's degree entirely in English at 4 Chinese universities offering 4 programmes. Annual tuition ranges from 23,900 ¥ to 130,000 ¥; no Chinese (HSK) certificate is needed for admission, IELTS or TOEFL is enough.
- Universities
- 4
- English-taught programmes
- 4
- Lowest tuition
- 23,900 ¥
- Median tuition
- 42,500 ¥
In short
- Most affordable English-taught Artificial Intelligence programme: Artificial Intelligence at Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (NUAA) (23,900 ¥ a year).
- Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (NUAA) offers the most English-taught Artificial Intelligence programmes (1).
- Universities usually ask for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 70–85; 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 Artificial Intelligence programmes (by annual tuition)
| Programme | University | Duration | Language requirement | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (NUAA)Nanjing | 4 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 70 | 23,900 ¥ |
| Artificial Intelligence | Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)Beijing | 4 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85 / Duolingo 110 CSCA | 30,000 ¥ |
| Artificial Intelligence | East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)Shanghai | 3 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo 105 CSCA | 55,000 ¥ |
| Artificial Intelligence | Tianjin University (TJU)Tianjin | 4 years | IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 CSCA | 130,000 ¥ |
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 Artificial Intelligence in English in China?
Yes. 4 universities offer 4 fully English-taught Artificial Intelligence bachelor's programmes, with annual tuition from 23,900 ¥ to 130,000 ¥.
What is the cheapest English-taught Artificial Intelligence programme in China?
Artificial Intelligence at Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (NUAA) is the most affordable at 23,900 ¥ a year. The median annual tuition is 42,500 ¥.
Which English test do I need for Artificial Intelligence in China?
Usually IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 70–85. Native English speakers or students from English-medium high schools are exempt at some universities.
Do I need to speak Chinese to study Artificial Intelligence 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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