Nanjing University of the Arts

National Art Ranking #1 • Jiangsu Province University Ranking #6

Nanjing, China

Nanjing University of the Arts

National Art Ranking

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Jiangsu Province University Ranking

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Nanjing University of the Arts (NUA), is a comprehensive higher art institution jointly established by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China and the People's Government of Jiangsu Province. It is the earliest independently established higher art institution in China that continues to this day, ranking first among China's six major art academies, with comprehensive art discipline strength ranking first in the country. The school's predecessor was the Shanghai Picture Art Academy founded in 1912 by Liu Haisu, the founder of Chinese art education, together with his painting friends. In 1930, it was renamed Shanghai Fine Arts School, with Cai Yuanpei serving as the chairman of the board of directors of Shanghai Fine Arts School, writing the school song lyrics, and inscribing the school motto and learning motto. In 1952, during the national higher education adjustment, it merged with the fine arts and music departments of Shandong University's art department to become East China Art College. In 1958, East China Art College moved to Nanjing, and in 1959 it was named Nanjing University of the Arts. The school currently has 14 secondary colleges including the School of Fine Arts, School of Music, School of Design, School of Film and Television, School of Dance, School of Media, School of Popular Music, School of Industrial Design, School of Humanities, School of Cultural Industry, School of Higher Vocational Education, School of Continuing Education, School of International Education, and School of Marxism. The school covers an area of more than 700 acres, with a building area of 300,000 square meters. The school currently has more than 1,000 faculty and staff, more than 700 full-time teachers, more than 300 professors and associate professors, more than 60 doctoral supervisors, more than 200 master supervisors, and employs more than 100 visiting professors and part-time professors at home and abroad. The school currently has more than 11,000 students, including more than 100 doctoral students, more than 1,000 master's students, more than 9,000 undergraduate students, more than 100 international students, and more than 2,000 continuing education students.See More

Campus

Nanjing University of the Arts operates on a single campus with a rich cultural and artistic atmosphere, well-equipped facilities for art education and creative practice, and provides favorable conditions for faculty and students to engage in artistic teaching and creative activities.

Nanjing Campus

Location

74 Beijing West Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province

Nearby

Located in Gulou District, Nanjing, in the city center, the campus has a beautiful environment and a strong cultural atmosphere. There are many art institutions, museums, galleries, and commercial centers nearby, making life convenient. It is about 10 minutes' drive from downtown Nanjing.

Getting Here

About 45 minutes' drive from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), about 30 minutes' drive from Nanjing South Railway Station, and about 20 minutes' drive from Nanjing Railway Station. You can take Metro Line 1 to Gulou Station, or take multiple bus lines directly to the campus.

Faculties

The Nanjing Campus houses all 14 secondary colleges of Nanjing University of the Arts, including the School of Fine Arts, School of Music, School of Design, School of Film and Television, School of Dance, School of Media, School of Popular Music, School of Industrial Design, School of Humanities, School of Cultural Industry, School of Higher Vocational Education, School of Continuing Education, School of International Education, and School of Marxism. The campus is the main teaching and research base of the university, covering all art fields including fine arts, music, design, film and television, dance, and media.

Introduction

The Nanjing Campus is the main campus of Nanjing University of the Arts, located in Gulou District, Nanjing, with a beautiful campus environment and complete facilities. The campus has modern teaching buildings, art galleries, concert halls, experimental theaters, libraries, student activity centers, sports facilities, and multiple art creation studios. This is the main learning place for all art students of the university and an important base for the university's art creation and academic research.

Season	Months	Temperature
Spring	March - May	10-25°C
Summer	June - August	25-35°C
Autumn	September - November	15-25°C
Winter	December - February	0-10°C

Direct Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Nanjing Lukou (NKG)

Approx. MYR764-1,250 (Direct, ~5h 50min)

Accommodation Details

On-campus or Partial Off-campus

Single, Double, Quad Room Options

¥3000-9000/Semester/Person

Note: All rooms are equipped with public facilities, including laundry rooms, kitchens, and study areas.

Scholarship Details

Undergraduate Scholarships

Bilateral Program

Full or Partial Scholarship

For students under educational cooperation agreements between China and relevant countries

Independent Enrollment Program

Chinese Government Scholarship (Full)

Contact International Education College of Nanjing University of the Arts, submit materials, and apply through Chinese Government Scholarship website

Type B, Agency Code: 10331

Jiangsu Government Scholarship

For undergraduate students in second year and above

18,000 RMB/Person/Year

Based on previous year's academic performance, awards, and activities

Nanjing Government Scholarship

For all self-funded undergraduate students (including new students)

10,000 RMB/Person/Year

Can be applied for annually

Master's Scholarships

Bilateral Program

Full or Partial Scholarship

Independent Enrollment Program

Full Funding, Type B, Agency Code 10331

Jiangsu Government Scholarship

For master's students in second year and above

30,000 RMB/Person/Year

Nanjing Government Scholarship

For all self-funded master's students (including new students)

20,000 RMB/Person/Year

Living Costs Estimation

Based on Chinese Ministry of Education guidelines and official estimates. Living costs at Nanjing University of the Arts vary depending on individual lifestyle.

Nanjing Campus

Accommodation (Monthly)

¥1,000-¥2,500 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (Monthly)

¥800-¥1,200 MYR 0

Transportation (Monthly)

¥200-¥400 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (Monthly)

¥150-¥250 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (Monthly)

¥500-¥800 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Costs

¥2,650-¥5,150 MYR 0

*Main campus of art university located in downtown Nanjing

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