The University Everyone Envies: Xiangshan Campus China Academy of Art

Winter break is approaching or already here, and looking at other people’s universities really makes you think twice about your own school choice! Let’s not even get started on its Double First-Class status – this institution boasts five magnificent campuses: Nanshan, Xiangshan, Zhangjiang, Liangzhu, and Xianghu.

The architectural brilliance of Xiangshan Campus China Academy of Art is particularly noteworthy, with several buildings designed by Pritzker Prize winners – essentially the Oscars of architectural design. The campus houses multiple museums worth exploring during your free time, including the Pan Tianshou Memorial Hall, the China Academy of Arts Folk Art Museum, and the China Design Museum (CDM).

The academic infrastructure is equally impressive, featuring seven provincial-level and above research institutions, plus thirty university-managed research centers. While some campus locations offer the convenience of never being late to class due to proximity, others present the delightful challenge of potentially getting lost among the winding pathways!

Graduating from China Academy of Art Hangzhou essentially means you can walk confidently through most art circles, second only to the Central Academy of Fine Arts – though admission remains intensely competitive. The alumni network reads like a who’s who of art history. Take household names like Huang Binhong and Wu Guanzhong, whose reputations precede them.

Then there’s the legendary Zhao Wuji, whose masterpieces are treasured in world-renowned institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Louvre in Paris, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, and the Galleria d’Arte Moderna in Milan, among others.

Don’t lose hope though – if you’re just starting your undergraduate journey, there’s still an opportunity to pursue graduate studies at China Academy of Art China and join this prestigious artistic lineage.