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Bachelor of Environmental Design
South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou, China
- 4 years
- Chinese
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year design degree in spaces, Architecture and environments.
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 concepts and methods in Environmental Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four-year programme. Year 1: colour
- 2D design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Architectural
- Landscape and urban design practices
- Interior
- Exhibition
- Retail and hospitality design
- Design research
- Visualisation
- Graduate study in architecture and planning
Curriculum
- Four-year programme. Year 1: colour
- 2D design
- Materials
- Drawing
- Digital design. Year 2: structure
- Presentation drawing
- Modern design and architecture history. Year 3: residential
- Lighting
- Accessible
- Retail and hospitality design. Year 4: year-long thesis with options in office interiors and architectural studio.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Non-Chinese citizen under 25 with a valid passport; high school graduate with a good record (or pre-graduation certificate); CSCA certificate in the compulsory subjects of the division or programme; language certificate (HSK 4 or 5 with 180 for Chinese medium
- TOEFL iBT 68 / IELTS 5.5 / Duolingo 100 for English medium); foreigner physical examination form; two recommendation letters; sketches and colour paintings for architecture and design
- performance record for music
- High school graduate with good record (no numerical minimum published)
Accepted academic background
Non-Chinese citizen under 25 with valid passport; high school graduation (or pre-graduation certificate); CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) certificate with the compulsory subjects for the division
Language tests
- HSK 180
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥25,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ¥450 CNY |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | _ |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Design |
| Department | Environmental Design |
| Teaching language | Chinese |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Chinese Government Scholarship and other university or regional awards may apply to eligible international degree applicants; award and degree restrictions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥25,000 CNY per year. The application fee is ¥450 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥36,750 CNY.
Accepted language tests: HSK 180. A portfolio is required.

