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2027-2028 CSC applications
This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to The Central Academy of Drama's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Official notice checked September 17, 2026
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CNY 2,500–4,000 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
The Central Academy of Drama scopes its international admissions to named 2026 intakes in four dated official notices. For 2026 bachelor's entry the 专业考试简章 (professional examination guide) for international, overseas-Chinese and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants, published 11 February 2026, sets online submission of application materials from 09:00 Beijing time on 2 March 2026 to 09:00 on 6 March 2026, with material review closing at 17:00 on 12 March 2026, choice of major and payment of the registration fee closing at 17:00 on 16 March 2026, supporting academic documents due by 15 April 2026, the professional examination expected in mid-to-late April 2026, and results published in the application system by mid-May 2026. For 2026 master's entry the 留学生考生报考硕士研究生须知, published 17 December 2025, requires international applicants to email their materials between 10 March and 14 March 2026, closing at 17:00 Beijing time on 14 March 2026, with the entrance examination in April 2026. For 2026 doctoral entry the 留学生、港澳台地区考生报考博士研究生须知, published 9 January 2026, gives international and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants a materials window of 2 March to 6 March 2026 closing at 17:00 on 6 March 2026. All three 2026 windows have closed as of this check. No 2027 intake notice had been published, so the next cycle is expected in the same February-to-March pattern in 2027. No Chinese Government Scholarship deadline, university-scholarship deadline or municipal scholarship deadline is published on the academy's international admissions pages. Confidence is verified: each window is taken from a dated official notice naming its 2026 intake.
For The Central Academy of Drama, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed September 14, 2026.
Fee note: The application fee is CNY 480, charged as a registration fee (报名费) and published in two places on the academy's own sites. The 2026 bachelor's international admissions guide states 报名费标准：人民币 480 元/人 — a registration fee of RMB 480 per person, payable by WeChat Pay or by transfer/remittance — and adds that the fee is not refunded once registration succeeds whether or not the applicant sits the examination. The 2026 master's notice for international applicants and the 2026 doctoral notice for international and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants each state that applicants who pass the online review must remit 480 元报名费 to the academy's account (中央戏剧学院, account 332456018721, Bank of China Beijing Dongcheng Sub-branch) within three days of receiving the payment notice. The English International Admissions 'Fees & Payment' page states the same figure under the heading 'Application fee' as 480 RMB, set out in a row separate from the 'Tuition fee (1 academic year)' row that carries 36,000 RMB for bachelor's, 42,000 RMB for master's and 46,000 RMB for doctoral degrees. That separation confirms the CNY 480 is the one-off application charge; the annual tuition figures and the accommodation, insurance and medical examination charges listed on the same page are recorded separately under tuition and otherCosts.
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Application timing and source scope
The Central Academy of Drama scopes its international admissions to named 2026 intakes in four dated official notices. For 2026 bachelor's entry the 专业考试简章 (professional examination guide) for international, overseas-Chinese and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants, published 11 February 2026, sets online submission of application materials from 09:00 Beijing time on 2 March 2026 to 09:00 on 6 March 2026, with material review closing at 17:00 on 12 March 2026, choice of major and payment of the registration fee closing at 17:00 on 16 March 2026, supporting academic documents due by 15 April 2026, the professional examination expected in mid-to-late April 2026, and results published in the application system by mid-May 2026. For 2026 master's entry the 留学生考生报考硕士研究生须知, published 17 December 2025, requires international applicants to email their materials between 10 March and 14 March 2026, closing at 17:00 Beijing time on 14 March 2026, with the entrance examination in April 2026. For 2026 doctoral entry the 留学生、港澳台地区考生报考博士研究生须知, published 9 January 2026, gives international and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants a materials window of 2 March to 6 March 2026 closing at 17:00 on 6 March 2026. All three 2026 windows have closed as of this check. No 2027 intake notice had been published, so the next cycle is expected in the same February-to-March pattern in 2027. No Chinese Government Scholarship deadline, university-scholarship deadline or municipal scholarship deadline is published on the academy's international admissions pages. Confidence is verified: each window is taken from a dated official notice naming its 2026 intake.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for The Central Academy of Drama
These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Beijing Government Scholarship / Beijing International Students Scholarship
How to apply to The Central Academy of Drama
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
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2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeHistorical international admission described in the cited notice
International doctoral applicants do not use the online registration system reserved for Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan candidates. Email one compressed package of PDF documents and JPG photo to lxs@zhongxi.cn during 2–6 March 2026, ending 17:00 Beijing time. Subject: 博研报考 plus passport number; body identifies programme, research direction, supervisor, location and telephone. Include passport/nationality evidence where relevant, HSK 5 at 240 or above or HSK 6, master/bachelor qualifications, master's transcripts and thesis, two professor references, police certificate and valid public-hospital medical form. After document approval, pay CNY 480 within three days of the payment notice and email the receipt. Originals are checked before examinations.
Reference: 2026 doctoral. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
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Check The Central Academy of Drama's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
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Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Follow the current notice's email or paper submission instructions. Use its official address, subject line and document format; keep a copy and request acknowledgement if the notice advises it.
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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
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Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
- Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
- Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
- Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
- Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
- Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Application feeCNY 480Application charge; separate from tuition and other study costs
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View cost sourceAccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteed
View cost sourceLiving expensesCNY 2,500–4,000 / month (planning estimate)CSC Path city estimate for food, transport, phone and personal spending; excludes tuition and accommodation. Actual spending varies. A stipend is funding, not a cost estimate.
University background, academic strengths and sources
Founded in 1950 from the merger of the Lu Xun Art Academy's drama department (Yan'an, 1938) and the National Drama College (Nanjing, 1935), it is China's premier state conservatory for theatre and film. Its Drama and Film Studies discipline was selected in both rounds (2017, 2022) of the Ministry of Education's Double First-Class discipline list. Fields listed on this profile include Department of Directing, Department of Acting, Department of Drama Literature, Department of Stage Design. For 2027-2028 CSC applications, check the current university notice for eligible programs, funding categories, deadlines and required application systems before preparing documents or paying a fee.
Scholarship records for The Central Academy of Drama
2 funding entries are recorded. Browse by route first, then open the full sourced list when you need the exact award name.
View all recorded scholarship names
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Beijing Government Scholarship / Beijing International Students Scholarship
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Beijing: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone and personal items, excluding accommodation. Check your award's coverage and the university's housing charges separately; scholarship routes have different benefits.
Check the current CSC award terms
Scholarship coverage depends on the current call, degree level and eligible program. A prior CSC host listing does not confirm an open route or a specific award at The Central Academy of Drama. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
13 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
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Scope: Dated 2026 intake application windows for bachelor's, master's and doctoral entry for international applicants, the RMB 480 application fee, annual tuition for all three degree levels, accommodation and insurance charges, eligibility rules and application materials.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Verified fact
- The Central Academy of Drama (中央戏剧学院) is China's national drama academy, with campuses at 39 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng District and 4 Hongfu Middle Road, Changping District, Beijing.
- Contact
- International admissions are handled by the International Students Office and the Foreign Affairs Office; the international admissions email is lxs@zhongxi.cn and the telephone numbers are +86-10-56620499 and +86-10-56620503.
- Programmes
- 2026 bachelor's entry for international applicants: online application materials from 09:00 on 2 March 2026 to 09:00 on 6 March 2026; material review closed 17:00 on 12 March 2026; major selection and fee payment closed 17:00 on 16 March 2026; academic documents due 15 April 2026; examination expected mid-to-late April 2026; results by mid-May 2026.
- Application deadline
- 2026 master's entry for international applicants: materials submitted by email between 10 March and 14 March 2026, closing 17:00 Beijing time on 14 March 2026.
- Application deadline
- 2026 doctoral entry for international and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants: materials submitted 2 March to 6 March 2026, closing 17:00 Beijing time on 6 March 2026.
- Application fee
- The registration (application) fee is RMB 480 per person, payable by WeChat Pay, transfer or remittance, and is non-refundable once registration succeeds.
- Entry requirements
- Applicants must hold a valid ordinary foreign passport as non-Chinese citizens, be of good character and health with no criminal record, and have completed senior secondary education.
- Verified fact
- Applicants who acquired foreign nationality at birth to Chinese-citizen parents must hold a valid foreign passport for four years or more and have lived abroad for at least two of the last four years.
- Tuition
- Annual tuition is 36,000 RMB for bachelor's, 42,000 RMB for master's and 46,000 RMB for doctoral programmes, taught full-time.
- Accommodation
- Accommodation in a twin room costs 60 RMB per bed per day, or 6,660 RMB per semester; comprehensive insurance is 400 RMB per half year or 800 RMB per year; a residence-permit physical examination costs 450 RMB.
- Programmes
- Bachelor's applicants sit a professional examination in their chosen major, may select up to three major directions within limits, and must also sit the CSCA Chinese and mathematics papers.
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's applicants must submit their academic documents by 15 April 2026 and are registered at the International Students Office (Room 104) with passport, photographs, admission notice, JW202 form, senior secondary graduation certificate, transcript and no-criminal-record certificate.
- Tuition notes
- Tuition and other charges are published on the English International Admissions 'Fees & Payment' page (dated 28 December 2022) and repeated in the 2026 intake notices. Annual tuition is 36,000 RMB for a bachelor's degree, 42,000 RMB for a master's degree and 46,000 RMB for a doctoral degree; the 2026 master's notice states 学费 42000 元/学年 and the 2026 doctoral notice states 留学生学费 46000元/学年. Accommodation in a twin room is 60 RMB per bed per day, 6,660 RMB per semester on either the Changping or Dongcheng campus, a standard applied from 3 July 2023. Comprehensive insurance is 400 RMB per person for half a year or 800 RMB per person for one year with Ping An Annuity Insurance. A physical examination for a residence permit costs 450 RMB. Master's study lasts three years full-time and doctoral study generally three or four years full-time.
Source: Central Academy of Drama 2026 bachelor's international admissions professional examination guide (中央戏剧学院2026年本科招生留学生、华侨、港澳台地区考生专业考试简章), official admissions site chntheatre.edu.cn. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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Official websiteThe Central Academy of Drama CSC scholarship FAQ
Does The Central Academy of Drama accept CSC Type B applications?
The Central Academy of Drama appears in our directory based on prior CSC host or program evidence. For 2027-2028 Type B participation, consult the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the application channel and Agency Number before applying.
Is the CSC scholarship at The Central Academy of Drama fully funded?
A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove The Central Academy of Drama will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.
What is the application deadline for The Central Academy of Drama?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: The Central Academy of Drama scopes its international admissions to named 2026 intakes in four dated official notices. For 2026 bachelor's entry the 专业考试简章 (professional examination guide) for international, overseas-Chinese and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants, published 11 February 2026, sets online submission of application materials from 09:00 Beijing time on 2 March 2026 to 09:00 on 6 March 2026, with material review closing at 17:00 on 12 March 2026, choice of major and payment of the registration fee closing at 17:00 on 16 March 2026, supporting academic documents due by 15 April 2026, the professional examination expected in mid-to-late April 2026, and results published in the application system by mid-May 2026. For 2026 master's entry the 留学生考生报考硕士研究生须知, published 17 December 2025, requires international applicants to email their materials between 10 March and 14 March 2026, closing at 17:00 Beijing time on 14 March 2026, with the entrance examination in April 2026. For 2026 doctoral entry the 留学生、港澳台地区考生报考博士研究生须知, published 9 January 2026, gives international and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants a materials window of 2 March to 6 March 2026 closing at 17:00 on 6 March 2026. All three 2026 windows have closed as of this check. No 2027 intake notice had been published, so the next cycle is expected in the same February-to-March pattern in 2027. No Chinese Government Scholarship deadline, university-scholarship deadline or municipal scholarship deadline is published on the academy's international admissions pages. Confidence is verified: each window is taken from a dated official notice naming its 2026 intake. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at The Central Academy of Drama on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for The Central Academy of Drama in Beijing include Department of Directing, Department of Acting, Department of Drama Literature, Department of Stage Design. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.
Does The Central Academy of Drama charge an application fee?
The application fee is CNY 480, charged as a registration fee (报名费) and published in two places on the academy's own sites. The 2026 bachelor's international admissions guide states 报名费标准：人民币 480 元/人 — a registration fee of RMB 480 per person, payable by WeChat Pay or by transfer/remittance — and adds that the fee is not refunded once registration succeeds whether or not the applicant sits the examination. The 2026 master's notice for international applicants and the 2026 doctoral notice for international and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan applicants each state that applicants who pass the online review must remit 480 元报名费 to the academy's account (中央戏剧学院, account 332456018721, Bank of China Beijing Dongcheng Sub-branch) within three days of receiving the payment notice. The English International Admissions 'Fees & Payment' page states the same figure under the heading 'Application fee' as 480 RMB, set out in a row separate from the 'Tuition fee (1 academic year)' row that carries 36,000 RMB for bachelor's, 42,000 RMB for master's and 46,000 RMB for doctoral degrees. That separation confirms the CNY 480 is the one-off application charge; the annual tuition figures and the accommodation, insurance and medical examination charges listed on the same page are recorded separately under tuition and otherCosts.
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
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