48 Best Master Programs in Economics in China

About Studying Economics in China

A degree in economics teaches you relationships between two variables. For example, productivity and aggregate growth, output and inflation and prices and quantity. Major courses in an economics curriculum include taxation, international trade, monetary policy, unemployment, inflation and government policies.

About Studying Master in China

A master's degree is a graduate academic degree awarded by Chinese colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years. Many universities also offer part-time master's programs which offer more flexibility but can take longer than two years. Foreign students who pursue master's studies in China can choose from English or Chinese-taught programs.

Completing a master's program enables you to work in managerial or supervisory positions. A master's degree is required if you pursue doctoral or PhD studies. This degree comes in many forms such as Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS) and Master of Professional Studies (MPS).

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  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Logo

    Master’s in Regional Economics

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Logo

    Master’s in Regional Economics

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

    10.0
    (1 review )
    Wuhan English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    38,000 CNY
    Duration
    2 years
    10.0
    (1 review )
    Application Deadline
    Feb 2026
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  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Logo

    Master’s in Quantitative Economics

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Logo

    Master’s in Quantitative Economics

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

    10.0
    (1 review )
    Wuhan English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    38,000 CNY
    Duration
    2 years
    10.0
    (1 review )
    Application Deadline
    Feb 2026
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  • Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) Logo

    Master’s in Social Economics (Social Economic Policy and Sustainable Development)

    Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)

    Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) Logo

    Master’s in Social Economics (Social Economic Policy and Sustainable Development)

    Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)

    6.8
    (1 review )
    Chengdu English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    25,000 CNY
    Duration
    2 years
    6.8
    (1 review )
    Application Deadline
    Jun 2026
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  • Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) Logo

    Master’s in Western Economics

    Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)

    Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) Logo

    Master’s in Western Economics

    Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE)

    6.8
    (1 review )
    Chengdu English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    25,000 CNY
    Duration
    2 years
    6.8
    (1 review )
    Application Deadline
    Jun 2026
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  • Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Logo

    Master’s in Economics and Finance

    Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

    Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Logo

    Master’s in Economics and Finance

    Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

    8.9
    (4 reviews )
    Suzhou English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    120,000 CNY
    Duration
    1.5 years
    8.9
    (4 reviews )
    Application Deadline
    Jun 2026
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  • Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) Logo

    Master’s in Applied Economics

    Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB)

    Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) Logo

    Master’s in Applied Economics

    Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB)

    Beijing English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    37,000 CNY
    Duration
    2 years
    Application Deadline
    May 2026
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  • Jiangsu University (JSU)

    Master’s in Applied Economics

    Jiangsu University (JSU)

    Jiangsu University (JSU)

    Master’s in Applied Economics

    Jiangsu University (JSU)

    8.1
    (14 reviews )
    Zhenjiang English
    Next Start Date
    Mar 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    22,000 CNY
    Duration
    3 years
    8.1
    (14 reviews )
    Application Deadline
    Jan 2026
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  • Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Logo

    Master’s in Theoretical Economics

    Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)

    Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Logo

    Master’s in Theoretical Economics

    Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)

    8.7
    (4 reviews )
    Beijing English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    36,000 CNY
    Duration
    2 years
    8.7
    (4 reviews )
    Application Deadline
    Jun 2026
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  • Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) Logo

    Master’s in Applied Economics

    Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)

    Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) Logo

    Master’s in Applied Economics

    Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)

    6.4
    (2 reviews )
    Harbin English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    34,000 CNY
    Duration
    2 years
    6.4
    (2 reviews )
    Application Deadline
    May 2026
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  • Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Logo

    Master’s in Applied Economics

    Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)

    Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Logo

    Master’s in Applied Economics

    Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)

    8.7
    (4 reviews )
    Beijing English
    Next Start Date
    Sep 2026
    Yearly Tuition
    36,000 CNY
    Duration
    2 years
    8.7
    (4 reviews )
    Application Deadline
    Jun 2026
    Apply Now

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