C9官宣：研究生学费，暴涨67%

Core Insights - The tuition fees for master's programs in China, particularly in social work and management-related fields, have seen significant increases, with some programs experiencing hikes of up to 67% [1][5][6] - The rising tuition costs are attributed to a lack of substantial growth in government funding for higher education, coupled with an increase in student enrollment [10][12] - Various universities are adjusting their tuition fees based on program demand and cost structures, leading to disparities across different fields of study [9][11] Tuition Fee Increases - A C9 university's master's program in social work has raised its tuition from 48,000 yuan to 80,000 yuan, marking a 67% increase [1] - Other programs, such as finance and applied statistics, have also seen tuition rise from 218,000 yuan to 258,000 yuan, an 18% increase [6] - Some translation master's programs have experienced even more drastic increases, with tuition rising from 20,000 yuan to 56,000 yuan, reflecting a 180% increase [6] Economic Factors - The financial structure of universities relies heavily on tuition and government funding, with the latter not keeping pace with the growing costs of education [10] - The Ministry of Education has indicated that tuition for full-time master's programs is not capped, allowing institutions to set fees based on their operational costs [12] Financial Aid and Scholarships - In response to rising tuition, various universities are enhancing their scholarship programs to support students financially [14][15] - The government has increased the annual scholarship amount for master's students from 8,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan, and the number of scholarship recipients has doubled [14] - Some universities are implementing comprehensive scholarship systems to cover tuition costs for all enrolled master's students [16]