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Shandong University of Arts

Province: ShandongJinan                              University Ranking: 5771

About University

Shandong University of Arts

Shandong University of Arts(山东艺术学院) was established in 1958 and is located in Jinan, a historical and cultural city surrounded by famous springs. It is a university jointly established by the Shandong Provincial People’s Government and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It has the right to award master’s degrees in 5 first-level disciplines in the arts category. In 2017, the university became a provincial doctoral project construction unit in Shandong Province.

The predecessor of the university was Shandong Art College. In December 1978, with the approval of the State Council, the university was converted into Shandong Art College with an undergraduate major. On January 13, 2016, the Shandong Provincial Government and the Ministry of Culture formally signed a co-construction agreement, and Shandong Art Institute was upgraded to a provincial and co-construction university.

Shandong University of Arts now has two campuses in Wendong and Changqing, covering an area of   more than 165 acres, with a construction area of   nearly 370,000 square meters and a collection of more than 940,000 books. There is a conservatory of music, an academy of fine arts, a drama academy, a modern music academy, a design academy, and art. There are 15 teaching units in School of Management, School of Dance, School of Drama, School of Media, School of Vocational Education, School of Film, School of Calligraphy, School of International Art Exchange, Department of Public Courses, and School of Marxism, with more than 11,000 full-time students.

The Shandong University of Arts has 931 faculty members, 769 full-time teachers, including 88 with senior professional titles and 253 deputy senior professional titles. There are 9 experts enjoying special government allowances from the State Council, 8 national outstanding teachers, 5 chief experts, 5 middle-aged and young experts with outstanding contributions in Shandong Province, 7 provincial-level teaching teachers, musicology, and ethnomusicology have been approved by Shandong Province to establish Taishan scholar positions.

The Shandong University of Arts currently has 31 undergraduate majors, 50 majors, 6 junior college majors, including 3 national characteristic majors (painting, public utility management, art design), and 6 Shandong brand majors (painting, public utility management), Art design, performance, musicology, radio, and television director), 2 Shandong Province high-level application-oriented project construction professional groups (radio and television director professional group, drama film and television director professional group).

The Shandong University of Arts has 1 national-level talent training model innovation experiment District, there is one “Shandong Province First-Class Discipline” cultivation and construction discipline (Music and Dance), and three key disciplines in Shandong Province (Musicology, Fine Arts, Drama and Drama Studies, of which Musicology is a key discipline with Shandong characteristics), 8 key disciplines of culture and arts in Shandong Province (musicology, fine arts, Chinese painting, design, art theory, dance, opera, radio and television arts).

There are 19 Shandong Provincial Excellent Courses, 4 Shandong Provincial Excellent Teaching Teams, 15 National Teaching Achievement Awards, Shandong Provincial Teaching Achievement Awards. 4 Provincial Research and Training Bases (Music Culture Research Base, Intangible Cultural Heritage) Research Base, “Shandong Yanggu” Shandong Province Excellent Traditional Culture Inheritance Base, Qilu Traditional Music Inheritance Research Base.

In recent years, Shandong University of Arts has been building “Five One Projects” in the construction of spiritual civilization, the National Fine Arts Exhibition, the Chinese TV series “Flying Award”, Chinese music “Golden Bell Award”, Chinese calligraphy “Lanting Award”, Chinese dance “Lotus Award”, Chinese Peking Opera “Mei Lanfang Gold Award”, national dance performances, China Campus Drama Festival, CCTV “Xue Jing Competition” and other national exhibition evaluation awards. The university has won more than 300 provincial and ministerial awards.

The university has successfully hosted a series of non-governmental sponsored by the Ministry of Culture Group training courses for the inheritance of material cultural heritage, the 11th National “Peach-Li Cup” Dance Education Teaching Achievement Exhibition, etc., successfully held the “Xin Yimeng” tour of fine arts, the opera “Sandwood Penalty” tour, and other national arts funded projects. Successfully completed the Beijing APEC meeting, the Peru APEC meeting, the Sri Lanka South Asia Summit, the Shanghai World Expo, the 10th China Art Festival, a large-scale cultural party celebrating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of ambassadorial diplomatic relations between China and the UK, a cultural party celebrating the 40th anniversary of the reform and opening up, 2019 CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and other major events at home and abroad show design tasks.

University's Program Types

Non-degree

Bachelors-Program

Masters-Program

Doctoral-Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ),

What is the world ranking of this University?

The Country rank of this University is 538 and the world rank is 5771.

Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?

YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities.

Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?

No, Students don’t need IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.

What Documents do I need to apply for this University?

The primary documents for applying to this University are Notary stamped scanned copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.

When my offer letter come after applying this University?

Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks for an offer letter to come from any Chinese Universities after applying.

University's other Information

Notice

Admission is going on for March/September Intake. Interested students are invited to apply. Both semesters are open for Diploma, Bachelor, Post-Graduates, and the Doctoral program.

To get admission information or any kind of queries, please contact:

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Status

Scholarships 30%
Result Status 80%
Foreign Students 45%
Positive Reviews 80%
University Ranking 85%

All Programs

Non-Degree Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 1 Year 14,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Bachelor’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Composition and Composition Technique Theories Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Electronic Music Composition and Production Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Musicology Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Music Communication Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Singing Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Orchestral Instruments Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Chinese Musical Instruments Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Piano Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Modern Music Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Painting Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Fine Arts Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Sculpture Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Chinese Painting Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Calligraphy Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Performance Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Broadcasting and Hosting Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Directing of Drama,Film and TV Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Literature of Theatre,Film and TV Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Theatre Studies Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Artistic Design of Theatre, Film and TV Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Musicology Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Musical Therapy Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Musical Performance Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Visual Communication Design Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Environmental Design Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Product Design Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Photography Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Artistic Design Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Arts and Crafts Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Management of Public Services Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Management of Cultural Industry Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Art History Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Dance Performance Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Dancology Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Choreography Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Traditional Opera Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Music Accompaniment of Traditional Opera Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Drama and Television-and-Film Literature Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Writing and Directing of Radio and TV Programs Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Film and Television Production Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Digital Media Art Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Animation Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Painting Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Performance Bachelor 4 Years 23,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese
Artistic Design of Theatre, Film and TV Bachelor 4 Years 30,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese/English
Digital Media Art Bachelor 4 Years 30,000 RMB per 

Year

Chinese/English

Master’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Art Theory Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Music and Dance Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Music  Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama and Filmology Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Drama  Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Fine Arts Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Artistic Design Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Art Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Design Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Theater and Chinese Traditional Opera Master 3 Years 28,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Fees Details

Expenses in Shandong University of Arts(山东艺术学院)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree: 14,000 RMB Per Year
  • Bachelor Degree: 23,000 RMB – 30,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree: 28,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee:
  • Double BedRoom 30 RMB – 50 RMB Per Day
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB – 2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 500 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB – 2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 500 RMB
  5. Insurance: 800 RMB per year
  6. Residence permit: 800 RMB per year

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report. 

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at Shandong University of Arts(山东艺术学院) is very easy. Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps. 

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)

Passport

First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo

The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)

Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume

You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination

Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance

The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement

A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate

For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)

If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)

Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)

If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates

Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form

Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic. Click here to get the Application Form sample.

Please send us all these documents through our E-Mail: yc_chinaeducation@163.com.

Dear applicants, If you have more queries please don’t hesitate to knock our consultants. Here is our  Consultant’s contact number : / 18852867225.

Scholarship Information

Shandong University of Arts(山东艺术学院) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

Since 62 years ago, Shandong University of Arts(山东艺术学院) has trained more than 40,000 qualified art talents for the country and society, and there have emerged famous singer and educator and excellent graduates, they have made outstanding achievements in their respective art fields, and some have become well-known musicians, artists, performing artists, and art educators throughout the country, and have made important contributions to the development and prosperity of cultural and artistic undertakings in Shandong and the country.

The Shandong University of Arts continues to accelerate the pace of international education and has signed friendly exchange agreements with 28 universities in Australia, the United States, France, Russia, South Korea, Japan, and other countries. In academic exchanges, teacher exchanges, student exchanges, and art performances A series of exchanges and cooperation have been carried out. Well-known experts and scholars have been employed by the university to give lectures, set up advanced seminars or masterclasses, which have had a positive and important impact on painting, sculpture, vocal music, instrumental music, etc. in the university and Shandong. Seven professors of our school have been hired by the Griffith University of Australia as overseas doctoral tutors, and one professor has been awarded the title of honorary professor by the Griffith University of Australia.

The Shandong University of Arts took the initiative to carry out inheritance, research and protection of the Lu culture and established the Shandong Han Portrait Stone Museum, Yu Xining Chinese Painting Works Exhibition Hall, Shandong Lujin Art Museum, Shandong Folk Paper-cut Art Museum, and Liyuan Nishang Museum. Yu Chun, Yu Xining has 60 Chinese paintings, more than 200 pieces of Lu Jin, more than 4000 pieces of paper-cut arts with folk features from Shandong, and a large number of sing books of Beijing opera apparel.

The university has vigorously promoted exchanges and cooperation with local governments, institutions, and enterprises. It has carried out political, industrial, academic, and research cooperation with Jinan City, Weihai City, Linyi City, Binzhou City, Tai’an City, and Weifang City. Bureau, Shandong Education TV Station, Provincial Song, and Dance Theatre, Provincial Dialogue Theatre, etc. have signed strategic cooperation agreements, and established a practice training base for teachers and students in cooperation with many enterprises.

Shandong University of Arts received a total of 139 scientific research projects at or above the bureau level, including 36 national, provincial and ministerial projects, and 6 horizontal projects. 113 books were published and 199 papers were published in core journals. There are 298 scientific research achievement awards above grade level, including 23 national, provincial, and ministerial scientific research outstanding achievement awards.

The library has a large number of professional CD-ROMs for music, film and television, art, dance, and drama, with a total collection of more than 20,000. The library has 60,000 electronic books. The library also built its own database of outstanding graduate thesis and has purchased many databases. In 2011, the library subscribed to 1077 journals and 45 newspapers, which basically covered all art journals and newspapers. The library has more than 17,000 volumes of Chinese and foreign periodicals and more than 1,000 volumes of newspapers.

The Shandong University of Arts has on-campus living facilities. The international students can live in the dormitory. Double bedrooms with all modern facilities are provided to comfort all foreign students. There are tables, chairs, air conditioners, washroom/bathroom, internet access, etc. Sample pictures are provided as a reference.