English-taught bachelor's programmes in China: universities and tuition

TasselWay's 35 partner universities offer 191 bachelor's programmes taught entirely in English. Annual tuition ranges from 14,600 ¥ to 180,000 ¥ (about ⁦$2,056–$25,352⁩).

Universities
35
English-taught programmes
191
Lowest annual tuition
14,600 ¥
Highest annual tuition
180,000 ¥

Universities with English-taught programmes

UniversityProgrammesQS 2027Tuition from
University of Electronic Science & Technology of China (UESTC)ChengduComputer Science and TechnologyElectronic Information EngineeringSoftware Engineering=48820,000 ¥
Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU)Xi'anAerospace EngineeringAerospace EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration+7 more=42525,000 ¥
University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB)BeijingEnvironmental EngineeringMaterials Science and Engineering=44323,300 ¥
Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)Xi'anElectrical Engineering & AutomationEnergy and Power EngineeringIntelligent Manufacturing EngineeringMBBS+2 more=29660,000 ¥
East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL)ShanghaiLaw (International Business Law)—30,000 ¥
Dalian University of TechnologyDalianApplied ChemistryApplied PhysicsEngineering MechanicsEnvironmental and Ecological Engineering+5 more=46325,500 ¥
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)ShanghaiAutomation (Engineering Cluster)Civil EngineeringClinical Medicine (MBBS)Computer Science and Technology+9 more3675,000 ¥
Wuhan UniversityWuhanAccountingBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Bachelor of Software EngineeringBusiness Administration+8 more=16523,000 ¥
Tianjin University (TJU)TianjinArchitectureArtificial IntelligenceChemical Engineering and TechnologyCivil Engineering+9 more=23520,000 ¥
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)BeijingAerospace EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceAutomationComputer Science and Technology+4 more24330,000 ¥
Sichuan UniversityChengduBusiness AdministrationCivil EngineeringClinical Medicine (MBBS)Software Engineering+2 more=30017,500 ¥
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)WuhanBiomedical EngineeringClinical Medicine (MBBS)Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and AutomationPharmacy+1 more30730,000 ¥
Shandong UniversityJinanClinical Medicine (MBBS)Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringMachine Design, Manufacturing and AutomationNursing+2 more=30926,000 ¥
Shanghai University (SHU)ShanghaiBusiness Administration (Digital Marketing)Business Administration (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)Civil EngineeringElectrical Engineering & Automation+3 more=44330,000 ¥
China University of PetroleumBeijingChemical Engineering and TechnicsComputer Science and TechnologyEnglishInternational Economy and Trade+1 more=60025,000 ¥
Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT)BeijingBioengineeringChemical Engineering and TechnologyChemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering (Sino-French Elite Engineering Education Program)Chemistry+2 more=64920,000 ¥
China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)XuzhouMechanical EngineeringMining EngineeringSafety Engineering=65914,600 ¥
East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)ShanghaiArtificial IntelligenceBiopharmaceutical EngineeringIntelligent Chemical EngineeringIntelligent Manufacturing Engineering+2 more=67055,000 ¥
Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (NUAA)NanjingAeronautical EngineeringAircraft Maintenance EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceCivil Engineering+3 more721–73022,900 ¥
Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU)BeijingAccountingBusiness AdministrationCommunication EngineeringComputer Science and Technology+3 more771–78033,800 ¥
Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU)ChengduEnglishLogistics EngineeringLogistics ManagementSafety Engineering+4 more851–90030,000 ¥
Xidian UniversityXi'anApplied PhysicsComputer Science and TechnologyInformation and Computational Science851–90025,000 ¥
Beijing University of Posts and TelecommunicationsBeijingComputer Science and Technology1001–120024,600 ¥
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)BeijingBusiness Administration (Chinese Business Studies)Business Administration (International Marketing)E-commerceEnglish (Country and Area Studies)+6 more1201–140026,000 ¥
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)ShanghaiFinanceInternational Economics and Trade1201–140030,000 ¥
University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)BeijingBusiness AdministrationEconomicsFinanceFinance (International Finance & Investment)+3 more1401+49,750 ¥
Beijing International Studies University (BISU)BeijingFinancial Management—20,000 ¥
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)BeijingAccounting (Digital and Intelligent Accounting)FinanceInternational Economics and TradeSinology+1 more—39,000 ¥
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)GuangzhouInternational Business—33,800 ¥
Northeastern University (Shenyang)ShenyangSoftware Engineering—21,000 ¥
Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU)ShanghaiBusiness EnglishEnglish (Shipping)Marine NavigationMaterials Science and Engineering+2 more—20,000 ¥
South China Normal University (SCNU)GuangzhouEnglish—21,000 ¥
Southwestern Univ. of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)ChengduAccountingBusiness AdministrationE-commerce (AI in Business)Economics+1 more—20,000 ¥
Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU)TianjinBusiness EnglishEnglishTranslation—15,400 ¥
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL)WuhanBusiness Administration—20,000 ¥

Tuition is the annual fee published by each university and may change between intakes.

English-taught programmes by subject

Frequently asked questions

Which language certificate do I need for an English-taught programme?

Universities usually ask for an IELTS or TOEFL result; the required score depends on the university and programme. Native speakers and applicants whose previous education was in English are often exempt. From 2026/2027, bachelor's applications also require the CSCA exam.

Do I need to speak Chinese?

No. Classes are taught in English and no HSK certificate is required to apply. Basic Chinese helps in daily life, and many universities offer Chinese classes to international students.

How much does it cost to study in English in China?

At our partner universities, English-taught bachelor's programmes cost between 14,600 ¥ and 180,000 ¥ per year, with a median of 28,000 ¥. English-taught medicine (MBBS) is usually the most expensive group. Housing and living costs are extra.

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