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China Academy of Art

Province : ZhejiangHangzhou                               University Ranking : 1826

About University

China Academy of Art

China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) is located in Zhuantang Town, Hangzhou, surrounded by green mountains and green water. The construction area of   the newly-built first-phase project is 64,000 square meters, and there are three teaching units including the School of Visual Arts, the School of Media and Animation and the Basic Education Center. The overall planning of the campus places great emphasis on the creation of artistic conception and ecological environment protection of the overall campus environment. Drawing on the development model of Chinese and Western university campuses, a comprehensive campus layout with reasonable functional zoning, integrating architecture, space, landscaping and natural environment, is truly Construct a garden-style and open campus environment that meets the requirements of education and tourism. The overall layout is based on the terrain and environmental characteristics, following the principles of simplicity and efficiency, with clear divisions, and fully considering the variability and integrity of future development.

The predecessor of the China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) is the National Academy of Art. In 1928, Mr. Cai Yuanpei, then president of the University, chose the location of the West Lake in Hangzhou and founded the first comprehensive national art academy, the National Academy of Art, which opened the chapter of higher art education in China. As the first national college of fine arts with the most complete disciplines and the most complete scale in China, China Academy of Fine Arts has moved its location and changed its name several times in the nearly ninety years of development history. From the National Academy of Art and the National Hangzhou Art Institute College, National Academy of Art, East China Branch of Central Academy of Fine Arts, Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts and now China Academy of Fine Arts.

Entering the new century, China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) renovated its campus, inherited its philosophy, expanded its disciplines, and reorganized its departments. It achieved a leap-forward development in the history of the school. The school was successfully selected as the first batch of key construction universities in Zhejiang Province in 2015. The Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Culture jointly established colleges and universities. In 2017, the college was selected as a national “double first-class” first-class discipline construction university, and the art discipline was selected as a national first-class discipline construction list. Fine arts is listed as a national key discipline, and four disciplines including fine arts, design, art theory, and architecture are listed as first-class disciplines in Zhejiang Province. In the fourth round of national subject assessments, China Academy of Art won the A + rating for art and design, ranking first in the country; the A-rating for art theory ranked third in the country; and the B + rating for drama and film science, ranking Ranked sixth in the country. At present, the college has three post-doctoral research stations for fine arts, design, and art theory.

Nowadays, China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) has renewed its campus, inherited its philosophy, reorganized its departments, and expanded its disciplines. It has achieved leapfrog development in the history of the school. The school conditions of the China Academy of Art have been improved unprecedentedly. The Nanshan campus completed in 2003 has achieved a modern interpretation of the Ink and Wash Academy. The Xiangshan campus, which was put into use in 2007, gave birth to the vision of the artist garden, a unique campus It has become the new name card of Hangzhou, a historical and cultural city. The campus covers an area of   more than 1,000 acres, with a construction area of nearly 300,000 square meters, spans two cities of Hangzhou and Shanghai, and has three campuses of Nanshan, Xiangshan, and Zhangjiang. There are more than 8,000 students in the school.

The college has 1,200 faculty members, including 105 professors and 175 associate professors. 1 person at the first level and 3 people at the second level of the “New Century 151 Talent Project” in the province; 1 person enjoying special government subsidies from the State Council, 1 person in the “Qianjiang Talent” support plan of the province, and 10 people in the provincial youth leader training program There are 6 young teachers’ sponsorship programs in colleges and universities, 1 outstanding returnees from provincial universities, 1 visiting scholar from the Ministry of Education, and 3 visiting scholars from provincial universities.

As a research-teaching University, China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) adheres to the motto of “Xingjian, Respecting and Exercising”, advocating the academic thought of “multiple interactions and different”, and creating talents with “comprehensive, artistic, artistic, ancient, modern, Chinese and foreign” Cultivate the environment, cultivate excellent talents with basic theoretical literacy, practical ability, and innovative spirit, take responsibility for leading the development direction of contemporary Chinese art, follow the goal of building a world-class university proposed by the Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Government and be determined Enterprising, pioneering and innovative, and working hard to achieve the Chinese Dream of the comprehensive renewal of the Chinese nation.

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 188 and the world rank is 1826.

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

Bachelor Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Chinese Figure Painting Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Chinese Landscape Painting Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painting Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Calligraphy Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Oil Painting Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Print-making Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Sculpture Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Inter-media Art Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Modern Art and Curatorial Study Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Visual Culture and Curatorial Study Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Art History and Theory Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Visual Culture Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
archaeology and Museology Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Graphic Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Textile Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Fashion Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Comprehensive Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Industrial Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Color Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
History of Design Art Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Fresco Painting Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Art for Public Space Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Art Education Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Ceramic Art Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Architecture Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Urban Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Landscape Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Environmental Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Cartoon Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Photography Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Advertisement as Video Art Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese
Multimedia Web Page Design Bachelor 4 years 52000 RMB per year  Chinese

Master’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Chinese Figure Painting Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Chinese Landscape Painting Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painting Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Calligraphy Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Oil Painting Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Print-making Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Sculpture Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Inter-media Art Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Modern Art and Curatorial Study Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Art History and Theory Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Visual Culture Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Graphic Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Textile Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Fashion Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Comprehensive Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Industrial Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Color Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
History of Design Art Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Art for Public Space Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Art Education Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Ceramic Art Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Architecture Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Urban Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Landscape Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese
Environmental Design Master 3 Years 60000 RMB per year Chinese

Doctoral Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Chinese Figure Painting Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Chinese Landscape Painting Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painting Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Calligraphy Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Oil Painting Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Print-making Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Sculpture Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Inter-media Art Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Fashion Design Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
History of Design Art Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese
Art for Public Space Doctoral 3 Years 55000 RMB per year Chinese

Fees Details

Expenses in China Academy of Art

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Bachelor Degree: 52000 RMB RMB per Year
  • Master’s Degree: 60000 RMB per Year
  • Doctoral Degree: 55000 RMB per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee: 
  • Double Room: 25 RMB – 35 RMB per day
  • Single Room: 45 RMB – 55 RMB per day
  1. Food cost: 900 RMB per Month
  2. Application Fee: 150 RMB 
  3. Living expanse: 2,180  RMB to 2,780 RMB per month
  4. Medical checkup: 300 RMB
  5. Insurance fee: 600- 1000 Yuan/year

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 China Academy of Art 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

China Academy of Art as 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. Student 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?

The predecessor of China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) is the National Academy of Art, founded in 1928. It is one of the most complete, influential, and influential art schools in China. In the development history of the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts for more than 80 years, two clear academic veins have always overlapped, one is the “inclusive” idea represented by the first president Lin Fengmian, and the other is the “tradition” represented by Pan Tianshou The idea of   “innovating”, they used academics as the public tool, they worked with each other, and worked side by side, creating a relaxed environment that is conducive to artistic innovation and the diversified development of humanities. It has become the most important tradition and characteristic of this school, and created the history of Chinese art education. An important chapter. Nowadays, the China Academy of Art has renewed its campus, inherited its philosophy, reorganized its departments, and expanded its disciplines. It has achieved leapfrog development in the history of the school.

As the first national civilized campus unit, the China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) covers an area of   more than 1,000 acres and a construction area of nearly 300,000 square meters. It spans Hangzhou and Shanghai, and has three campuses of Nanshan, Xiangshan, and Zhangjiang. The achievements of the Nanshan campus completed in 2003 After the modern interpretation of the Ink Painting Academy, the Xiangshan Campus, which was put into use in 2007, gave birth to the vision of the artist garden, and the Liangzhu New Campus is also under construction. The unique campus has become the new name card of the historical and cultural city of Hangzhou. There are more than 9,000 students in the school and about 1,200 faculty members.

China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) attaches great importance to the dual responsibility of cultural heritage innovation and art education, is committed to creating a visual arts orientalism system, creating a first-class visual arts discipline group with oriental cultural and methodological characteristics, with “three education” as the core, implementing The strategy of “class enrollment, classified training” establishes a professional basic teaching department, realizes a “two-stage” teaching method, and constructs a three-ring structure teaching model of “laboratory-studio-research” integration within the major. Pioneering completed the reform of the “five disciplines and ten colleges” discipline structure. Establish a practical teaching system based on “working hard, reading to nourish the mind” and “people’s heart, beauty, and commonality”, and form a school-based structure with a basic, master and broad level.

Nowadays, China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) has renewed its campus, inherited its philosophy, reorganized its departments, and expanded its disciplines. It has achieved leapfrog development in the history of the school. The school conditions of the China Academy of Art have been improved unprecedentedly. The Nanshan campus completed in 2003 has achieved a modern interpretation of the Ink and Wash Academy. The Xiangshan campus, which was put into use in 2007, gave birth to the vision of the artist garden, a unique campus It has become the new name card of Hangzhou, a historical and cultural city.

The China Academy of Art has formed a “three-tier, three-part, ten-academic” school-running pattern, which consists of three levels of graduate students, undergraduates, and junior college students, three teaching departments: professional basic teaching department, public class teaching department, and experimental teaching management department. The overall layout of ten colleges such as the School of Art, School of Design Art, School of Public Art, School of Media and Animation, School of Architecture, School of Art and Humanities, Shanghai Design Institute, International Education College, Art Design Vocational College, and Adult Education College. In 2007, the Academy of Fine Arts of the China Academy of Art was once again listed as a national key discipline, and the first-level discipline of art was approved to set up a postdoctoral research mobile station.

China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) advocates multiple interactive, harmonious and different academic ideas, creating a talent training environment of “Pin Xue Tong, Yi Li Tong, Gu Jin Tong, Zhong Wai Tong”, and developing moral and creative doubles with basic theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and innovative quality Xin talents are responsible for leading the development direction of modern Chinese art. Following the goal of building a world-class university proposed by the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, they are determined to progress ahead, explorer and innovate, achieve the Chinese Dream of the comprehensive renewal of the Chinese nation.