Central Academy of Fine Arts
About
The Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) is China's foremost institution of higher art education, founded in 1918 as the country's first national art school. Located in the Wangjing area of Beijing's Chaoyang District, the academy is a public, degree-granting institution offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs across fine art, design, architecture, art history and the humanities. CAFA is consistently ranked first in Fine Arts among Chinese institutions by the Ministry of Education and...
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One of China's most prestigious fine arts academies, founded in 1918
Ranked first nationally in Fine Arts by China's Ministry of Education
Among the world's top art and design schools (QS Art & Design)
Highly selective, admitting under 2% of applicants
Home to the CAFA Art Museum and a collection of Ming-dynasty scroll paintings
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Programs
The Application of Concrete and Realistic Sculpture Language in Contemporary Art
Research on Architecture and Urban Culture
Research on the Language of Material Art
Social position and modern painting
Industrial product design
Research on experiment art
Research on graphic design
Research on the Form and Conception of Public Space and Sculpture
Master's Program in Fashion Design Research
Research on Sketching and Outline Drawing
On-Campus Housing Options
Important Information
- • Accommodation fees are paid per semester or academic year
- • Room allocation is subject to availability
- • Prices may vary and should be confirmed with the university
- • Deposit may be required upon check-in
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Academic transcripts
Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80+
- HSK 4 for Chinese programs
- English proficiency certificate
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