University Overview

Founded in 1918, Central Academy of Fine Arts has more than 100 years of art education heritage. It is recognized as China’s premier national academy of fine arts, known for leadership in art education, creative research, and cultural innovation.

QS / Subject Ranking

• QS Art & Design World Ranking: No.21

Intakes

• September

Degree Programs

Undergraduate Programs

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

Master’s Degree Programs

Programs in fine arts, design, architecture, art theory, and related interdisciplinary fields, mainly Chinese-taught.

Doctoral Degree Programs

Advanced 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

Costs & Fees

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

Accommodation

• On-campus apartment (Single room):

  • 80 RMB/day (~2,400 RMB/month)

Living Expenses

• Approx. 3,000 – 3,500 RMB/month

• Art materials not included

Scholarships

• Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

• Beijing Government Scholarship

• CAFA Institutional Scholarships

• Note: No scholarships available for exchange programs

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

Currency Exchange Rate

1 RMB = 4.6 THB (as of 5 Mar 2026)