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The National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts

Province: BeijingBeijing                               University Ranking: 5993

About University

National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts

National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts(国立中国戏剧艺术学院) is the only independent institution in China to train high-level professionals in the art of drama, and it is the highest institution of Chinese opera education. In the field of Chinese drama education, the professional & the training system is the most complete, and the quality teachers are the most concentrated. It has the most high-end professional talents and the greatest influence in the industry. It plays a leading role in the national drama education field. It is a high-level characteristic university with “distinctive opera characteristics, first-class domestic standards, and extensive international influence”. The college is also titled as “The cradle of talent training in opera”.

The college was established on January 28, 1950. It was formerly affiliated to the Ministry of Culture and was originally called the Xiqu Experimental School of the Xiqu Improvement Bureau of the Ministry of Culture. In January 1955, it was renamed the Chinese Xiqu School & later renamed “Central May 7th Art University Xiqu School”. In February 1977, the Chinese Xiqu School was officially restored & in October 1978, it was upgraded to China Xiqu Academy. In 2000, it was transferred to Beijing.

National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts currently has three first-level master’s programs in “drama and film studies”, “music and dance studies”, and “art theory”, as well as 14 majors and 28 undergraduate majors. Drama and drama studies are key subjects in Beijing. The Peking Opera performance major is the college’s traditional superiority major, the national and Beijing specialty majors, and the first batch of first-class majors in Beijing-based universities.

National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts currently has teaching units such as Peking Opera Department, Performance Department, Director Department, Music Department, Drama Literature Department, Stage Art Department, New Media Art Department, International Cultural Exchange Department, Ideological and Political Theory Teaching Department, Physical Education Department, Continuing Education Department, and other teaching units. It has an attached middle school, which has formed a drama talent training pattern with basic and complete levels including drama secondary education, undergraduate education, graduate education, continuing education, and international student education.

At the beginning of National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, a group of new cultural workers and famous teachers in traditional classes were brought together, and many famous professors and the “Four Great Days” were recruited to teach at the school, which laid an excellent educational tradition and laid a solid foundation for the development of education at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Opera. At present, the college has hired more than one hundred opera performing artists and theorists of various majors and dramas in the national drama and drama industry as honorary professors and visiting professors of the college. It has formed a team of noble ethics, superb business, reasonable structure, vibrant, new, and old. The faculty team of combination, the combination of inside and outside the hospital, in-service and guest, is known as the “national team” for the cultivation of Chinese opera talents.

The academic research system of the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts is becoming more and more perfect. The college is a collaborative unit of the Beijing Opera Culture Inheritance and Development Research Base, the first batch of Chinese literary and art criticism bases, and Beijing University’s Collaborative Innovation Center for Socialist Theory Research with Chinese Characteristics. There are two national first-level societies, including the Chinese Opera Music Society and the Chinese Opera Directors Association, as well as academic research platforms including the Xiqu Research Institute, Peking Opera Research Institute, Mei Lanfang Art Research Center, and Zhang Hui Ting Chengpai Art Inheritance Center. The International Symposium on Peking Opera was held, and a large number of high-level research results were launched, which had a wide academic impact in the industry and laid a solid foundation for the construction and improvement of the theoretical system of Chinese opera.

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 554 and the world rank is 5993.

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 1 Month 3,700 RMB  in Total Chinese
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 3 Month 9,600 RMB in Total Chinese
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 1 Semester 12,500 RMB per Semester Chinese
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 1 Year 25,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Bachelor’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Music Performing and Musicianship in Beijing Opera Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dramatic Performing in Beijing Opera Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Physical Training for Chinese Theatre Performing Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dancing in Chinese Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Music Performing and Musicianship in Local Operas in Chinese Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Music Performing and Musicianship in Kunqu Opera Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dramatic Performing in Local Operas in Chinese Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dramatic Performing in Kunqu Opera Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Directing in Film and Television Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Directing in Chinese Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Performing in Film and Television Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Audio Arts and Acoustics Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Music Production Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Music Composition and Theories ( in Chinese Theatre) Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Musicology Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dramatic Writing Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Costume Design in Chinese Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Character Make-up Design in Chinese Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Stage and Theatrical Lighting Design in Chinese Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Stage Design in Chinese Theatre Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Digital Media Art Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Visual Communication Design Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Painting Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Animation Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
International Cultural Communication Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Culture Industry Management (only for domestic students) Bachelor 4 Years 35,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Master’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Research on Beijing Opera Theories Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Music Performing and Musicianship in Beijing Opera Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Dramatic Performing in Beijing Opera Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Stage Scheduling and Management Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Music Performing and Musicianship in Beijing Opera Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dramatic Performing in Beijing Opera Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Physical Training for Chinese Theatre Performing Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Dramatic Performing in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dancing in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Physical Training for Chinese Theatre Performing Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Dramatic Performing in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Directing in Film and Television Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Directing in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Directing in Film and Television Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Directing in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Electronic Music Production Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Orchestration Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on History of Modern Chinese Music Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Musical Theories in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Music Composition and Theories in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments Music Performing and Musicianship Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Music Composition in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on History of Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Literature and Writing Theories in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Literature and Writing in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Stage and Theatrical Lighting Design Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Art and Design Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Make-up and Costume Design in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Stage Design Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Art Design Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Design and Management of Stage Engineering Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Stage and Theatrical Lighting Design Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Make-up and Costume Design in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Stage Design Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Visual Design and Media Arts Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Animation in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Painting in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Visual Design and Media Arts Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Animation in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Education in Chinese Theatre Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on Art History and Art Management Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Research on International Cultural Communication and Management Master 3 Years 38,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Fees Details

Expenses in National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts(国立中国戏剧艺术学院)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree:  3,700 RMB – 25,000 RMB Per Year
  • Bachelor Degree: 35,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree: 38,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee:
  • Single Room 80 RMB Per Day
  • Double Room 40 RMB Per Day
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB – 2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 800 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB – 2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  5. Insurance: 800 RMB per year
  6. Residence permit: 800 RMB per 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 National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts(国立中国戏剧艺术学院) 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

National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts(国立中国戏剧艺术学院) 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?

Since the establishment, National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts(国立中国戏剧艺术学院) has drawn on the tradition of training traditional talents represented by “rich and successful”, conforming to the trend of modern art education, and has always taken the responsibility of inheriting and promoting the excellent culture of national traditions, forming a “teaching, practice, scientific research, creation”. The four-in-one talent training model has cultivated a large number of opera art elites. There are famous notable alumni and many other outstanding performing talents. The college has successively hosted six “Graduate Classes of Excellent Young Actors in Chinese Peking Opera”. The leading figure of the national key opera theater group.

Promoting teaching construction with artistic practice and creation is an excellent tradition of running schools and is also a feature of talent training in the college. National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts actively participated in major artistic creations, actively participated in the creation and support of excellent drama scripts at all levels, and the creation of excellent classic drama, dramas, and films, and created “White Snake Biography”, “Mu Guiying vs. Hongzhou”, “Selling Water”, “Fighting Gun” and “Yue Yun” “Du Shi Niang”, “Miserable World”, “Nezha”, “Mei Lan Nishang”, “Liang Zhu” and other batches of excellent works with the national character, era character and college style.

As a leader in industry education, the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts actively fulfills its responsibilities as a university and undertakes its national mission. The college undertook the “New Year Opera Evening Party”, which was hosted by the Central Propaganda Department and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and reflected the national cultural values. General Secretary Xi Jinping and central leaders participated. The college undertook the “Pear Flower Cup” National Youth Drama Education Teaching Achievement Exhibition of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the “Thousand Talents Program” for the cultivation of opera art talents during the “Thirteenth Five-Year Plan” period, and the “Famous Masters’ Drama – Contemporary Drama Masters’ Apostolic Art Project”, etc. Various major activities. The college proposes the establishment of the “Chinese Opera Education Alliance” to unite the national drama talent training units to develop together, strengthening the vertical chain of drama talent training.

The National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts has always undertaken the important mission of spreading Chinese opera culture overseas. Actively explore the effective mode of international communication and exchange of opera culture, and build a platform for the promotion and display of opera. Adapted and interpreted international classic repertoire in the form of drama, relied on the tour, exhibition, and tour of series of opera conducted by the Confucius Institute. The college and Binghamton University in the United States jointly established the world’s first opera Confucius Institute, which has trained more than 1,000 students from various countries and participated in various international art festival performances for many times, which has had a wide impact at home and abroad.

As a high-level characteristic university, the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts plays an important role in the cultivation of opera talents, research, and creation of opera, public services, cultural heritage, and international cultural exchanges, etc. It has made a response to the inheritance and development of Chinese opera art, the revival and promotion of traditional culture Some contributions.

The National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts has on-campus accommodation facilities. There are two types of rooms. Students can live either in a single room or in a double room. The rooms are facilitated with the bed, table, chair, air conditioner, washroom/bathroom, internet access, cable TV, etc. There is also a canteen on the campus. Students can find different items to taste according to their choice.