Introduction to University
Nanjing University of the Arts is a century-old school with a long history and rich heritage. It is the earliest independent institution of higher art education that was founded in China and continues to this day. It is also a university jointly built by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Jiangsu Provincial Government, and is also part of the Jiangsu High-level University Construction Peak Plan Program. The history of the university can be traced back to 1912 when Mr. Liu Haisu, the pioneer of China's new art movement and the founder of modern art education, founded the Shanghai Institute of Graphic Arts (renamed Shanghai Fine Arts School in 1930).
The Nanjing University of the Arts has 14 secondary schools, 43 undergraduate majors, a total of more than 12,000 students, more than 1,150 faculty members: among whom more than 760 are full-time teachers, more than 330 are full-time teachers with senior titles, more than 60 are doctoral supervisors, more than 200 are master's supervisors, and more than 100 are visiting professors and part-time professors at home and abroad. In the 2022 Chinese University "Soft Science Ranking", eight A+ majors of Nanjing University of the Arts are listed. The number of A+ majors is ranked third among Non-Double First-Class universities, first among comprehensive art colleges in China, third among art colleges in China, and sixth among universities in Jiangsu.
| Type | : | Public |
| Different Ranking | : | |
| Year of Establishment | : | 1912 |
| Current President/Principal | : | Linghao Zhang |
| Number of Students | : | About 12000 |
| Number of Teaching Resources | : | About 1150 |
| Facilities | : | Art Museum, National-level Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Digital Media Arts, Concert Hall, Theaters, etc. |
| Student Welfare | : | Providing national, provincial and municipal scholarships, covering tuition, accommodation and living expenses etc. (specific subsidy policies are subject to different scholarship categories); Providing plentiful research activities on & off campus, and student clubs; Conducting art research programs all over China; Encouraging students to independently carry out colorful artistic creation; Organizing students to actively participate in national, provincial and municipal competitions and sino-foreign art exchange activities; Providing a broad platform for art exchanges with Peking University, Nanjing University and other top Chinese universities. |
| Application URL | : | https://nua.17gz.org/ |
| Popular Major (Top 3) | ： | Visual Communication Design, Radio and TV Writing & Directing, Animation |
Achievements：
Founded in 1912, Nanjing University of the Arts (NUA) is the earliest and still existing independent institution of higher arts education established by China.
NUA is jointly established by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the People's Government of Jiangsu Province.
NUA is also part of the Jiangsu High-level University Construction Peak Plan Program.
Features：
Nanjing University of the Arts offers a complete range of art disciplines with comprehensive undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education systems, as well as a post-doctoral research station.
Art Museum is one of the most modern and internationally recognized university art museums in China.
National-level Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Digital Media Arts.
Academic requirements (may list the adopted subjects of each college)
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
- STPM
- A-level
- Diploma
- SPM
- IGCSE
- O-level
Language Proficiency Certificate：
HSK Level 4 Certificate (score above 180)
Malaysian independent Chinese secondary school graduates are exempted
Tuition:
Undergraduate: CNY 25,000/year；
Master's degree:
Theoretical majors: CNY 32,000/year ；
Practical majors: CNY 36,000/year；
Doctoral degree: CNY 40,000/year
Accommodation: CNY3,000 – 4,500/semester (subject to actual conditions)
Insurance: CNY 800/year
Application Fee:
Undergraduate: CNY 500/person
Master's degree & Doctoral degree: CNY 600/person
Living costs: Subject to actual conditions
Part-time work: None
Career paths in China after graduation: Art museums, universities, studios, etc.
Name of Scholarship: Chinese Government Scholarship
Application Requirements: Applicants' foreign status, high school diploma, academic achievement, HSK level 4 or above, professional level, etc., will be examined.
Scholarship Coverage:
The full scholarship covers the following expenses during the study period: tuition fees, accommodation fees, medical insurance.
Living allowance:
Undergraduate: CNY 2,500/month
Master's degree: CNY 3,000/month
Doctoral degree: CNY 3,500/month
Way to Apply: Online Application
Application Deadline: Depending on the specific program deadline
Name of Scholarship: Jiangsu Government Scholarship
Application Requirements: Students can apply for the scholarship with their academic performance, awards, and practical activities in the previous year and we will recommend them on the basis of merit.
Scholarship Coverage: It is established for academic students who are in their second year or above in our university, and the funding is CNY 18,000 per person for undergraduate students, CNY 30,000 per person for postgraduate students, and CNY 30,000 per person for doctoral students. The funding period is one year.
Way to Apply: Online Application
Application Deadline: September
Name of Scholarship: Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship
Application Requirements: After being admitted, new students can apply directly to the office of the School of International Education. Students can apply for the scholarship with their academic performance, awards, and practical activities in the previous year and we will recommend them on the basis of merit.
Scholarship Coverage: The scholarship is available to international undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, and students for professional training (more than one year). It is funded at the rate of CNY 10,000 per undergraduate student, CNY 20,000 per postgraduate student, CNY 20,000 per doctoral student and CNY 5,000 per professional training student. The funding period is one year.
Way to Apply: Online Application
Application Deadline: September