University Overview

Founded in 1918, the Central Academy of Fine Arts has more than 100 years of art education heritage. It is China's premier national academy of fine arts, known for leadership in art education, creative research, and cultural innovation. Located in Beijing, a global hub for contemporary art, design, and creative industries.

QS / Subject Ranking

QS Art & Design World No.21

Intakes

September

Degree Programs

UndergraduatePrograms across fine arts, design, architecture, and art theory, primarily Chinese-taught.

Master’s DegreePrograms in fine arts, design, architecture, art theory, and related interdisciplinary fields, mainly Chinese-taught.

Doctoral DegreeAdvanced research programs in art, design, architecture, and interdisciplinary art studies.

Available Majors

Mainly Chinese-taught

• Fine Arts

• Design

• Architecture

• Art Theory

• Chinese Painting

• Calligraphy

• Sculpture

• Experimental Art

• Humanities

• Art Management

• Conservation

Tuition Fees

• Exchange: No tuition

• Undergraduate: 52,000 RMB/year

• Foundation: 90,000 RMB/year

• Management Fee: 10,000 RMB

• Application Fee (Non-refundable): 800 RMB

Application Materials

• International student application form

• Applicant and parents’ passports

• Academic certificates and transcripts

• Birth / naturalization certificate

• HSK certificate

• ID photos

• CSCA results

Language / Admission Requirements

• HSK5 or above

• CSCA required

Accommodation

On-campus apartments

• Single room: 80 RMB/day (~2,400 RMB/month)

Living Expenses

• Approx. 3,000 – 3,500 RMB/month

• Art materials not included

Scholarship

• Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

• Beijing Government Scholarship

• CAFA Institutional Scholarships

Note: No scholarships available for exchange programs.

Currency Exchange Rate

1 RMB = 4.6 THB (as of 5 Mar 2026)