Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Brochure for International Master Degree Candidate in 2024
Sichuan Fine Arts Institute was approved by the Ministry of Education of China as one of the first master's degree-granting institutions in 1981, and was approved as a doctoral degree-granting institution in 2021.The university has 12 secondary schools, including the School of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, the School of Fine Arts, the School of Art and Humanities, the School of Art Education, the School of Design (International School of Intelligent Design), the School of Experimental Art, the School of Architecture and Environmental Art, the School of Film and Television Animation and the School of Public Art, etc. SCFAI is characterized by "producing talents and works", adheres to the school motto of "dedicating oneself to DAO and art", and is committed to cultivating senior professionals who master the solid basic theory and systematic professional knowledge of the discipline, have the spirit of innovation, innovation ability and the ability to engage in art research, art creation (design), art teaching and art management.It also committed to cultivating high-level applied professionals with strong ability to solve practical problems, capable of undertaking professional technical or management work, and with good professional quality.
I. Type of enrollment and system of schooling
In 2024, our university will enroll full-time master's degree candidates, including academic master's degree candidates and professional master's degree candidates. The study duration is three years.
II. Applicant Qualification
1. The Applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen in good physical health;
2. Degree and Age Requirement for the Applicant:
(1) The applicant for (full-time) master's degree must possess bachelor's degree;
(2) The applicant for (full-time) master's degree must be under 55. (The applicant for mayor's scholarship for overseas student in Chongqing and SCFAI President Scholarship must be under 35)
3. Based on relevant regulations: if a Chinese citizen immigrated abroad, then it shall possess a foreign passport for 4 years or more.
III. Application Materials(See attachment for relevant forms to download)
(I) The applicant is not studying in China upon application:
1. Scanned copy of the applicant's passport (the validity shall be more than 6 months); (if there is a guarantor, please enclose the copy of the guarantor's certificate of identity)
2. Recent 3.5cm×4.9cm hat-less color photo (1) of the applicant;
3. Student of Chinese descent (parents are of Chinese nationality originally) must submit: foreign birth certificate and certificate of cancellation of Chinese nationality;
4. Former Chinese citizen who immigrated abroad shall submit: Certificate of record of actually living or studying abroad for more than 2 years in the latest 4 years, and certificate of cancellation of Chinese nationality;
5. Notarized certificate of the highest degree. If the applicant is still a student, the applicant shall separately submit the degree certificate issued by his/her school, and must submit the diploma after being admitted for qualification. Text not in Chinese or English shall be enclosed with the Chinese or English translation;
6. Academic Record. Text not in Chinese or English shall be enclosed with the Chinese or English translation;
7. Study or Research Plan in China. The applicant must submit the study or research plan in China written in Chinese or English.
8. Resume
9. Letter of Recommendation Applicant for master’s degree must submit the letter of recommendation of two professors or associate professors written in Chinese or English;
10. The applicant must provide the portfolio based on the requirement for the major in the application; applicant for professional degree must provide the portfolio relevant to the major in the application; as for each piece of work, introduction shall be provided (including name of work, size of work, time of creation, description of creation, etc.); applicant for academic degree (theoretical studies) must provide the published (or unpublished but representative) academic paper contents and abstract in relation to the major in the application
11. Copy of the Foreigner’s Medical Examination Sheet . The applicant shall strictly go through examination according to the items required in the Foreigner’s Medical Examination Sheet . Foreigner’s Medical Examination Sheet with missing items or without the applicant’s photo or with photo but without seal on the perforation or without signature or seal of the physician and hospital shall be invalid. The validity of examination result shall be 6 months. The applicant shall determine the time for medical examination based on the validity.
12. Copy of valid certificate of HSK (Chinese language test) level 5 or above. If admitted, the student must submit the original upon enrollment;
13. Admission Application Form for Overseas Student of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute;
14． Certificate of No Criminal Record
15. Bank deposit certificate (no less than 30,000 RMB).
16. Personal Award Certificate.
17.Birth Certificate
(II) The applicant is studying in China upon application:
Apart from materials 1-17, the applicant shall also submit:
18. Letter of transfer consent from the overseas student office of his/her school with official seal(If studying language in other schools in China)
19. Valid visa or residence permit in China
Note:
Whether admitted or not, the aforesaid application materials will not be returned.
IV. Time for Application
From the date of publication to May 31, 2024
V. Application Method
Apply online: please scan and send all application materials to guojichu@scfai.edu.cn before the deadline. The file should be named as “Nationality+Name+Major”
Applicant for CHONGQING MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT MAYOR SCHOLARSHIP and SCFAI President Scholarship should submit the application form together with the materials.
Applicants are required to pay an application fee of 400 RMB. The fee is non-refundable with or without admission. Please be sure to accurately indicate the applicant's name and passport No.
VI.. Major for Enrollment
Please refer to the attachment for specific majors.
VII. Admission Method
Sichuan Fine Arts Institute will conduct the preliminary examination of the application qualification according to the applicant's materials, and after the preliminary examination is passed, a professional team will organize an interview for all applicants. The applicants are mainly assessed in terms of academic level, HSK result and other aspects and admits the most eligible candidates.
Formal admission notice and application form for visa in China (Table JW202) will be issued in mid July.
XIII. Expenses
1. Tuition: RMB 25,000/school year/student
2.Accommodation fee shall be paid according to different standards: RMB 900/month, RMB 1,000/month. Student shall pay off the accommodation fee for one school year upon registration.
3. Books fees are charged according to the courses that actual select.
XI. Registration
1. Enrollment Time: September 2024. The specific date shall be subject to the Admission Notice.
2. The admitted shall carry ordinary passport, Admission Notice, Application Form for Visa of Overseas Student in China (Table JW202) to the Chinese embassy (consulate) to foreign countries to apply for student (X1) visa, and hold the original of the aforesaid materials and register at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute according to the time specified in the admission notice.
3.Upon registration, student shall provide the original of the formal bachelor’s or master's graduation certificate, diploma and HSK certificate.
4.Certification of Insurance. International students must purchase insurance that is applicable within China, including at least two types of insurance: accidental injury and hospitalization. International students should submit the certificate of insurance purchase to the school, which should be in Chinese or English version. Students who do not obtain the insurance will not be enrolled.
X. Scholarship
International students who apply to study in our university can apply for the CHONGQING MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT MAYOR SCHOLARSHIP and SCFAI President Scholarship. Please submit the scholarship application form together with the application materials as requested (see attachment).
XI. Admission Contact Information
Tel.: +86-23-65920818 (consultation time: 9:00-16:00 Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays and winter holiday)
Email: guojichu@scfai.edu.cn
Web:
Add: International Exchange and Cooperation Office of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, College Town of High-tech Zone, Chongqing, China
Zip Code: 401331
