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2 Best Master's Universities in China

Shanghai Jiao Tong University tops our list of 2 Master's universities in China at #47 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Shenyang Agricultural University (#162 in China). Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Shanghai Jiao Tong University at #47 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Shanghai Jiao Tong University is cited most (29,050,309 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Shanghai (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Shanghai Jiao Tong University, founded in 1896. Shanghai Jiao Tong University is the largest, with 46,000 students.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (2) and Veterinary & Animal Sciences (1). The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Shenyang Agricultural University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in China for Master's?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (QS World #47) and Shenyang Agricultural University (#162 in China) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's in China?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's course take in China?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's courses start in China?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's courses in China?

Shenyang Agricultural University, with 3, ahead of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1).

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