50+ Online Degrees in China from Global Universities
Global universities are partnering with Chinese organizations to launch online degrees recognized in China.
International universities, usually with experience in online education, have been targeting learners in China by launching online degree programs developed in partnership with local Chinese organizations.
Class Central has put together a list of online degrees offered in China by global universities. Four organizations stood out during our research.
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- Georgia Tech — 13 degrees.
- Arizona State University — 22 degrees.
- Beacon Education with Duke and others — 19 degrees.
- XuetangX with the Open University — an MBA.
Below, you can find a comprehensive list of the online degrees offer by these organizations and universities.
Georgia Tech
The Georgia Institution of Technology offers 13 online master’s degrees for online learners around the world, including the well-known Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS), one of the largest online degree programs in the world, and the Online Master of Science in Analytics (OMSA).
For a long time, Georgia Tech’s MOOC-based degrees didn’t have a formal presence in China, which precluded them from being recognized in the country. But that changed in 2020, with the degree gaining full recognition by way of Georgia Tech-Shenzhen, the university campus in China.
While most of Georgia Tech’s online degrees have a significant cost, on par with their on-campus cost, the university’s MOOC-based degrees are much more accessible — in fact, in 2022, they became more affordable.
Arizona State University (ASU) Online
Arizona State University Online offers over 300 online degree programs, which hold the same accreditation as the traditional on-campus programs. And they’ve partnered with a Chinese education company in Shanghai to help them enroll students in China via a localized domain.
There are currently 22 degrees listed, with some offering multiple specializations. Admissions, fees, and courses are the same as on ASU’s main website. Students may either learn entirely online or decide to spend a semester abroad studying on campus.
Here’s a list of ASU Online degrees in China:
| Degree | Length (Years) | Courses | Tuition |
| BS Business Data Analytics | 4 | 41 | $81,190 |
| BA Business (Accounting) | 4 | 41 | $81,190 |
| BA Business Administration | 4 | 41 | $81,190 |
| BS Management | 4 | 41 | $81,190 |
| BS Economics – Business | 4 | 41 | $81,190 |
| BS Marketing | 4 | 41 | $81,190 |
| BS Supply Chain Management | 4 | 40 | $81,190 |
| BS Information Technology | 4 | 40 | $81,190 |
| MS Psychology | 1.5–2 | 12 | $24,474 |
| MS Computing & Technology | 1.5–2 | 12 | $20,000 |
| MS in Aging | 1.5–2 | 12 | $23,034 |
| MS Global Technology & Development | 1.5–2 | 10 | $17,330 |
| MEd Educational Leadership | 1.5–2 | 11 | $30,000 |
| MSc Leadership & Management | 1.5–2 | 10 | $33,978 |
| MEd Learning Design and Technologies | 1.5–2 | 10 | $19,520 |
| MEng Engineering | 1.5–2 | 10 | $29,390 |
| MS Supply Chain Management | 1.5–2 | 10 | $30,000 |
| Master of Healthcare Innovation | 1.5–2 | 11 | $27,606 |
| MS Biomimicry | 1.5–2 | 17 | $26,870 |
| MS Legal Studies | 1.5–2 | 10 | $34,070 |
| MA Education | 1.5–2 | 10 | $20,298 |
Beacon Education
Beacon Education aims to provide localized online master’s degree services for adult students in China in cooperation with global universities. Their partners include the University of Arizona, Otago University, Virginia Tech, and Illinois Tech. Currently, the website lists 22 online master’s degrees.
Here’s a list of the universities offering online degrees in China via Beacon Education:
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- Virginia Tech
- University of Arizona
- Northern Arizona University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Kettering University
- University of Otago
- Cleveland State University
- Webster University
- Adrian College
XuetangX Online MBA
In October 2019, XuetangX announced an online MBA built jointly with The Open University (OU), UK. It licenses content from OU’s MBA and leads to degree certificates from both OU and XuetangX. It comprises seven core online courses as well as supplemental, in-person sessions. The degree costs about ¥140,000 ($22,000).
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Rui Ma
Xiaofeng
Thanks for sharing the message, Rui. May I know how formal recognition of Gatech’s OMSCS goes?
Rui Ma
Hi Xiaofeng, I find many discussions written by graduates of Gatech’s OMSCS program when searching “OMSCS site:1point3acres.com” on Google(or Firefox). You can also try this method and hope it works for you.
jilan
I am a professor, and study the effect on the education of MOOC, and want to discusse with you about some topics. hear from you.
Rui Ma
Hi Professor, I’m interested in your studies about the effect of MOOCs and very glad to hear your ideas.
Audrey Hee
Hi Rui, Im wanting to earn a degree in Chinese online.Could you tell me more?