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About the program
Chinese-taught 4-year doctoral programme in Design Science at the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Design Science to practical and academic problems. Analyse information
- develop reasoned solutions
- and communicate findings in the context of Design Science. Plan independent research
- evaluate scholarly evidence
- and communicate research findings responsibly.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
- master degree in a relevant field with GPA 3.0 of 4 or above
- acceptance by a prospective supervisor except Schools of Economics and Management
- HSK 5 for Chinese-taught or an English test for English-taught programmes.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Master degree (or pre-graduation certificate) relevant to the major; applicant under 55; two recommendation letters; research plan and publications; non-Chinese citizen; interviews
Language tests
- HSK 180
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Prepare the portfolio requested by the admissions team. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥42,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ¥500 CNY |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | Chinese |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2026
Applications closed
30 Jun 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is ¥42,000 CNY per year. The application fee is ¥500 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥64,675 CNY.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: HSK 180. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.