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University application guide

How to apply to Nanjing University of the Arts

南京艺术学院

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for Nanjing University of the Arts. Requirements can differ by degree, program, teaching language, and funding route. The university’s current notice controls the application.

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Funding route on this profile

The profile includes CSC-related application guidance for Nanjing University of the Arts. Type B participation, eligible programs, and deadlines must be confirmed in the current university call.

Agency number recorded: 10331. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

Spring 2027 preparatory CNY 300;2026 degree routes have separate fees NUA's 2026 undergraduate guide states '申请费：人民币 500 元' (application fee CNY 500) and that an applicant applying to two different majors must pay CNY 1,000. It states explicitly that the application fee is non-refundable once paid and that applicants should keep the transfer voucher. The fee is paid online through the university's payment portal after registering in the online application system, and applicants must select the 'Self-sponsored' option.

Source-linked admission details

International applicants to NUA bachelor's programmes for the 2026 intake. · recorded source check: September 14, 2026

Application fee
CNY 500; CNY 1,000 if applying for two different majors; non-refundable once paid
Bachelor's tuition
CNY 25,000 per year, charged by academic year, excluding textbook fees, non-refundable after payment
Accommodation
Charged by semester in CNY, paid in full at the start of each semester; international student apartments available; no amount stated in the guide
CSC agency number
10331, CSC Type B
CSC Bilateral Program timing
Usually January to early April each year, with deadlines varying by country
Bachelor's programme duration
4 years, 5 years for Sculpture and for Composition and Theory of Composition; study period 4-8 or 5-8 years
CSC application channel
https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login, then email the signed form to nua_application@163.com
Result notification
Admission results available in late June via the online application system and the School of International Education website; admission letters and visa application forms sent out from July
Tuition per year
Bachelor's CNY 25,000 per year
Tuition notes
The 2026 undergraduate guide states tuition is CNY 25,000 per year, charged by academic year in CNY and excluding textbook fees, payable in full at the start of the fall semester, and non-refundable after payment. It notes that if rates are adjusted the rates approved by the price department prevail. The Art Management programme offers both Chinese and English instruction; all other programmes are Chinese-taught only. Master's and doctoral tuition are covered by separate guides that were not read in full.
Accommodation
Charged by semester in CNY, paid in full at the start of each semester; NUA states it provides international student apartments and that students may choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation, with details in the admission notice for new students. No amount is stated in the 2026 undergraduate guide.
Entry requirements
Language: Chinese-taught programmes: HSK Level 4 with 180 or above, certificate obtained after August 31, 2024; graduates of Malaysian Chinese Independent High Schools are exempt from the HSK examination. English-taught programmes: IELTS 6 or above, TOEFL 80 or above, or another equivalent English proficiency certificate within validity; applicants from English-speaking countries are exempt.. Age: Applicants under 18 must provide a guardians' letter of guarantee. For the Chinese Government Scholarship, applicants must be under 25 years of age.. Required degree: Bachelor's applicants must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent degree.
Application dates — official notice audit
NUA published a Spring 2027 international preparatory call on September 22, 2026. Study runs February–July 2027, with application deadline January 3, 2027. The CNY 300 non-refundable application fee is paid online and the receipt uploaded with the application. Semester tuition is CNY 8,000, accommodation CNY 3,000–9,000 and insurance CNY 400. This is a non-degree preparatory route; a 2027/28 autumn degree or CSC notice remains unconfirmed. Source: https://gjy.nua.edu.cn/2026/0922/c890a122909/pagem.htm
Local awards — level and source differences
The 2026 guides list Jiangsu Government and Nanjing Municipal scholarships; a current Jasmine call is unconfirmed. Undergraduate Jiangsu rules limit awards to enrolled year-two-and-later students and list CNY 18,000 bachelor/CNY 30,000 graduate. The master guide gives different Jiangsu amounts/eligibility. Nanjing awards list CNY 10,000 bachelor/CNY 20,000 graduate/CNY 5,000 professional training. Annual calls and level-specific rules control. Source: https://gjy.nua.edu.cn/2026/0115/c890a119445/pagem.htm
Recorded route dates — 2026 undergraduate and master admissions dates
The attached official undergraduate and master guides both state applications from publication through June 20, 2026. Both windows are closed as of retrieval. CSC bilateral deadlines follow each dispatching authority/program; no single CSC closing date is stated. These dates retain the notice’s recorded cycle; they are not a new application forecast. Source: https://gjy.nua.edu.cn/2026/0115/c890a119445/pagem.htm
Read 南京艺术学院2026年国际学生（本科）招生简章 / Nanjing University of the Arts Undergraduate Programs Application Guide for International Students 2026 (PDF attachment)

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

NUA published a Spring 2027 international preparatory call on September 22, 2026. Study runs February–July 2027, with application deadline January 3, 2027. The CNY 300 non-refundable application fee is paid online and the receipt uploaded with the application. Semester tuition is CNY 8,000, accommodation CNY 3,000–9,000 and insurance CNY 400. This is a non-degree preparatory route; a 2027/28 autumn degree or CSC notice remains unconfirmed.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10331

Open deadline source

Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Nanjing University of the Arts

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
  • Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program
  • Chinese Government Scholarship — NUA independent enrollment program
  • Jiangsu Government Scholarship for International Students
  • Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship

How to apply to Nanjing University of the Arts

Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.

Start with the university application

Spring 2027 preparatory programme

Opens:
Exact opening date not stated
Closes:
January 3, 2027

Published 2027 guidance · February–July 2027 non-degree preparatory study

Apply online and upload the receipt for the non-refundable CNY 300 fee. This does not establish a 2027 autumn degree or CSC deadline.

Spring 2027 preparatory programme official university notice

Non-degree preparatory program, February–July 2027

Apply in NUA’s online system by January 3, 2027. Pay the CNY 300 non-refundable fee using the official online QR/payment route and upload the receipt. Prepare passport/photo, stamped high-school transcripts and qualification/enrollment proof, medical/police records from the past six months, and the integrity commitment; HSK, awards and references are optional supplementary evidence. Semester tuition is CNY 8,000, housing CNY 3,000–9,000 and insurance CNY 400. The Chinese PDF requires passport validity after March 2027, while its English translation says March 2026; confirm this apparent translation error with admissions. This preparatory call does not establish autumn degree or CSC admission dates.

Reference: Spring 2027 preparatory; notice September 22, 2026; deadline January 3, 2027. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure

International undergraduate admission

Register in NUA’s system, select Self-sponsored, submit the documents and pay through the university payment platform using its official QR code. One major costs CNY 500; two cost CNY 1,000, non-refundable. Prepare passport, photo, official CSCA, school transcripts and qualification, language certificate, six-month medical/police records, integrity letter and major-specific artistic materials. Initial review precedes an interview; monitor system messages and email daily. Results were scheduled for late June, with admission and visa documents in July. The application deadline was June 20, 2026; CSC dates depend on the specific program notice. Paper originals may be requested exceptionally.

Reference: 2026 undergraduate; closed June 20, 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Nanjing University of the Arts's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.

    Read official admission instructions
  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Complete the university application

    Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.

    Open university application
  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Track decisions and respond to requests

    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 templates
How 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. 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.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

University agency number on record: 10331. For Type B, match it to Nanjing University of the Arts in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.

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Official sources for this guide

The links below support the dates, route sequence, and program details shown above. Some are planning references rather than a current university deadline; each item on the admissions calendar states its source and evidence basis.

Dates and funding rules change by intake. Recheck the current official notice before paying, submitting, or arranging documents.