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Central Academy of Drama

Province : BeijingBeijing                               University Ranking : 6293

About University

Central Academy Of Drama

Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) is the first drama education college in New China, an institution directly under the Ministry of Education. This is the highest school of drama, film, and television art education in China and a world-class academic construction university determined by the country. The headquarters of China Higher Drama Education Alliance and Asia The headquarters of the Drama Education Research Center and the seat of the World Drama Education Alliance Secretariat are world-renowned art schools.

The history of the Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) can be traced back to the Yan’an Lu Xun Academy of Art, established on April 10, 1938. It has a history of 80 years. In December 1949, the Central Academy of Drama was officially opened. On April 2, 1950, the founding meeting of the Central Academy of Drama was held. Chairman Mao Zedong personally inscribed the school name. The College has two campuses. The Dongcheng campus is located at No. 39 Dongmin Huatong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, and the Changping campus is located at No. 4 Hongfu Middle Road, Changping District, Beijing. The two campuses have a total area of approximately 230,000 square meters and a construction area of approximately 180,000 square meters. 

The Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) has a performance department, director department, stage art department, drama literature department, musical drama department, Peking opera department, opera department, dance drama department, puppet theater department, drama education department. There are 13 teaching departments including the drama management department, the film and television department, and the drama department, which offer 8 undergraduate majors. Undergraduate majors include performance major, drama film and television director major, drama film and television art design major, drama film and television literature major, drama major, broadcast and hosting art major, art management major. The college has first-level disciplines authorized by doctors and masters in drama, film, and television and art theory. The college has a postdoctoral research mobile station.

The college formulated a five-year development plan for the faculty member. The school introduced 31 talents throughout the year, including 10 fresh graduates, and transferred and introduced talents with rich artistic practical experience from outside units. It employs 15 people, there are 400 faculty members with professional establishments, 58 non-employment establishments, and 116 labor contract employees. A total of 47 people passed the review of the College’s Professional-Technical Duties Committee, including 5 high school students, 15 deputy high school students, and 27 intermediate students. The school has more than 244 full-time teachers, including 67 people with senior professional titles, including 55 professors, 86 associates with senior professional titles, including 71 associate professors. The undergraduate student-teacher ratio reached 8.84: 1.

The library of Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) has two buildings in Changping Campus and Dongcheng Campus, with a total construction area of about 11,000 square meters, and 374 reading seats. The library has collected more than 500,000 books in Chinese and foreign languages, more than 300 kinds of current Chinese and foreign books, nearly 20 kinds of digital resources and self-built special resource libraries, and more than 10,000 kinds of special audio and video resources. There are 5,000 records in the Republic of China period, 30,000 volumes of ancient books in line and books in the Republic of China period, and 200,000 stage stills and performance manuals.

The dormitory building consists of single rooms, double rooms for overseas students. Room facilities include furniture, air-conditioner, central heating, bathroom and washroom, and WIFI. Public facilities include a shared refrigerator, washing machine, kitchen, bathroom, and washroom. Price differs according to the facilities used by the students. The dining hall offers many kinds of food, snacks for your choice.  There is an underground Gym facilitated by many fitness equipment that is offered to students. It is located in the basement of the East Teaching Building.

University's Program Types

Non-degree

Bachelors-Program

Masters-Program

Doctoral-Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ),

What is the world ranking of this University?

The Country rank of this University is 584 and the world rank is 6293.

Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?

YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities.

Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?

No, Students don’t need IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.

What Documents do I need to apply for this University?

The primary documents for applying to this University are Notary stamped scanned copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.

When my offer letter come after applying this University?

Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks for an offer letter to come from any Chinese Universities after applying.

University's other Information

Notice

Admission is going on for March/September Intake. Interested students are invited to apply. Both semesters are open for Diploma, Bachelor, Post-Graduates, and the Doctoral program.

To get admission information or any kind of queries, please contact:

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Status

Scholarships 30%
Result Status 80%
Foreign Students 45%
Positive Reviews 80%
University Ranking 85%

All Programs

Non Degree Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 4 Weeks 3840 RMB In Total Chinese
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 6 Weeks 4940 RMB In Total Chinese
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 8 Weeks 6240 RMB In Total Chinese
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 1 Semester  11,600 RMB In Total Chinese

Bachelor’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Acting Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Director Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Stage Art Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dramatic Literature Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Musical Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Peking Opera Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Opera Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dance Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Puppetry Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama Education Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama Management Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Film and Television Bachelor 4 Years 36,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Master’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Dramatics Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama Theory and Criticism Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
History of Western Drama Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
History of Chinese Opera Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
History of Chinese drama Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
History and Criticism of Stage Art Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama Performance Theory and Practice Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Theory and Practice of Drama Director Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Theory and Practice of Stage Art Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Theory and Practice of Computer Art Design Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Theory and Practice of Dramatization Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
The Theory and Practice of TV Play Screenwriting Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Musical Theatre Performance Theory and Practice Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Theory and Practice of Beijing Opera Performance Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama Management Theory and Practice Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Film Theory and Practice Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
TV Play Theory and Practice Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Theory and Practice of Film and Television Production Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese
The Theory and Practice of Broadcasting and Hosting Art Master 3 Years 42,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Doctoral Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Drama Aesthetics Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dramatics Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
History of Western Drama Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Oriental Drama Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
History of Chinese Drama Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Film Studies Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on the Performing Arts of Drama Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
The Art of Drama Director Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Drama Stage Art Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama Literature Research Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on the Performing Arts of Drama Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama Management Research Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Film Art Research Doctoral 3-4 Years 46,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Fees Details

Expenses in Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree:  3840 RMB – 11,600 RMB In Total
  • Bachelor Degree: 36,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree: 42,000 RMB Per Year
  • Doctoral Degree: 46,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee: 
  • Single Room 96 RMB Per Day
  • Double Room 48 RMB Per Day
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB-2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 420 RMB – 480 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB-2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  5. Insurance: 800 RMB Per year
  6. Residence permit: 800 RMB

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report.

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) is very easy. Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps. 

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)

Passport

First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo

The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)

Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume

You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination

Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance

The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement

A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate

For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)

If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)

Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)

If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates

Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form

Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic. Click here to get the Application Form sample.

Please send us all these documents through our E-Mail: admission@digiedupro.com.

Dear applicants, If you have more queries please don’t hesitate to knock our consultants. Here is our  Consultant’s contact number : +8613632437050/ +8618852867225.

Scholarship Information

Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

In the long-term practice of running a school, the Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) adheres to the principles of realism aesthetics, inherits the aesthetic tradition of the Chinese nation, learns from others, has a solid foundation, emphasizes practice, and adheres to the school motto of “truth, creation, and beauty”, and is committed to cultivating the country and the world. The elite talent of drama and film art and a considerable number of college graduates have become famous artists, scholars, professors, and writers at home and abroad, and have made outstanding contributions to the prosperity and development of China’s drama and film industry.

The Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) has the only national teaching team in the field of professional performance in China, the only national-level specialty construction site in the field of director specialization, the only national experimental area for the cultivation of innovative talents in musical theatre performance teaching, and the only national-level experiment in drama and film Teaching demonstration center. The Academy is the Director of the Chinese Drama Association, the Chinese Dramatists Association Art Committee, the International Stage Art Alliance, the China Dance Aesthetics Association, the International Center for Dance Art Organizations China, the International Drama Critics Association China Branch, the China Musical Theatre Association Teaching Professional Committee, China Primary and Secondary School Drama Education The research center, the China Theater Culture Management Collaborative Innovation Center and the location of the “Belt and Road” National Film Education International Alliance. 

In 2014, the Academy successfully held the 6th World Drama Olympics, the United Nations Drama Education Seat Series, the 1st World Drama Education Conference and Asian Drama School Students Drama Festival, the 2nd International Theatre Management Master Class, 2014 “International “Stage Art Education Exchange Center” series of activities, the 2nd China Higher Drama Education Alliance Exchange Activity, the 9th China Drama Golden Lion Award, the 4th “Academy Award (Drama Performance)” The relocation of the Romanian capital Bucharest to the Central Academy of Drama.

In the 2013-2014 school year, the college had nearly 20 undergraduate-level teaching internship performances, with a total of more than 100 performances, including the 2010 drama and film performance (1) class “Bailuyuan” and the 2010 drama and film performance (2) class “The Fruit of Education”, 2010-level drama film and television director-class “Following the Shadows”, 2011-level drama film and television performance Xinjiang class “Romeo and Juliet”, 2011-level drama film and television performance class “Seagull”, “No Survival” and “All My Sons”, 2011 Musical performance class “Visit the Forest”, 2011 drama and film director-class “Play” Life “entertainment”, 2011 Beijing opera performance class Zhezi Xi special and “Shiro · sigh”, 2012 drama and film performance child art class people”.

In addition, 50 undergraduate student projects are listed as national university students’ innovation and entrepreneurship training projects, of which 35 student projects are combined with undergraduate teaching performances, and another 15 student projects have formed 5 crews respectively to complete the micro movie “The House of Sugi”, “The United States has a Yonghe County”, “Everything I Know in Summer”, “Rainy Spring”, “Can’t Walk Alone”, some of the film works have won praise from the film and television education industry and have won awards in China.

Facing the future, the Central Academy Of Drama(中央戏剧学院) will firmly grasp the important strategic opportunity period for deepening reforms and accelerating the development of higher education, strive to broaden school running ideas, increase the quality of teaching and the construction of teaching reform projects, strengthen the construction of disciplines and high-level teachers, and promote management Innovate systems and mechanisms, carry out multilateral exchanges and cooperation in world drama education, continuously improve the school’s comprehensive strength and overall school quality, and strive to build a distinctive and world-class art school.