Design (Master of Arts) at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)
设计学
At a glance
2026 fall · Referenced intake · English
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Key facts
- Department
- Future Design School
- Subject area
- Arts
- Degree level
- master
- Teaching language
- English
- Duration
- 3 years (max. 4 years)
- Application status (reference)
- closed
Eligibility & restrictions
①Non-Chinese citizen with a bachelor's degree, under 35 years of age, in good physical and mental health ②Admission assessment organized by the college/school may include a written test, an interview, or both final admission and scholarship decisions are made by the corresponding college or school ③Portfolio required: 5-10 selected personal creative works as a single PDF (max 20MB), each with a brief description (concept, process, tools, individual role in team works)
Dates and fees
Application dates
- 2026-02-01 — 2026-05-20
Original application dates
2026-02-01 ~ 2026-05-20
Recorded reference dates; confirm the applicable cycle and deadline with the university.
- Tuition
- ¥70,000/year
- Application fee
- CNY 400
Original fee references
70000
Requirements
Language requirements
TOEFL ≥80 / IELTS ≥6.0 (min. 5.5 in each band) / Duolingo ≥115, or English-taught degree certificate, or native English speaker
Acceptance letter
Not required
Application documents (PS, references & CV)
PS/Research Plan
Required- Personal statement of 500-800 words covering academic background, reasons for choosing the Design program, career goals, and fit with FDS, with specific examples of past projects
Recommendation Letters
Required- 2 letters from professors or associate professors
Other Materials
Required- CV (continuous timeline, no gaps exceeding 6 months)
Academic & supporting materials
Other Materials
- Portfolio: 5-10 selected personal creative works (digital art, sketches, photography, video, etc.) as a single PDF (max 20MB), with a brief description of each piece (concept, process, tools, individual role in team works)
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Official transcripts
- Proof of application fee payment
- Documentation of exceptional achievements (optional)
This is a summary of application and academic materials. Check the official guide for the complete checklist.
Scholarships
CSC availability: listed
Sources and verification
Future Design School at HIT Shenzhen 2026 Graduate Program Prospectus
- Admissions information · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026
- Application Fee · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026
- Application dates · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026
- Degree · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026
- Duration · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026
- Teaching language · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026
- Language requirements · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026
- Application documents · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026
- Tuition · Source checked: 2026-08-22 · 2026