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Entry Requirements
1. Non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary foreign passport, in good physical and mental health.
2. Sufficient financial resources; no criminal record.
3. Applicants who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply as international students:
(1) Applicants who emigrated from mainland China, Hongkong, Taiwan or Macao, and have obtained a foreign nationality.
(2) Applicants who acquired a foreign nationality at the time of birth, and whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality (nationalities) and reside abroad. --- International applicants in the above situation must fulfill both two conditions following:
① Applicants must have held a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (inclusive), which means having acquired a foreign nationality before May 1, 2022.
② Applicants must have lived outside mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan for at least two years during the period from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2026 (according to the entry and exit record, if the applicant has stayed outside mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan for nine months or longer period during one year, it is equivalent to one year).
4. Age Requirements: Self-funded applicants: be at least 16 years old and under the age of 35.
5. Educational Background: have obtained a graduation certificate of higher secondary school, or its international equivalent, qualified for university entrance.
6. Language Proficiency: For English-taught programs: English proficiency must reach IELTS (Academic) 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 72. Higher scores are strongly preferred.
7. CSCA Score Report (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) For English-taught Programs: Mandatory subject is Mathematics, and it must be answered using the English test paper.
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Special Requirements
Attend Online Test: Required - CSCA (Learn More)You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.
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Program Highlights
- DHU has the most comprehensive disciplines in the Textile and Fashion fields in China.
- "Design Studies" is the Shanghai municipal key discipline, ranked No. 6 in China and No. 1 in Shanghai in the third academic evaluation organized by Ministry of Education of China in 2012.
- The School is located in the city centre of Shanghai, the fashion capital of China.
- The faculty members of SCF possess rich working experience in world-class universities or renowned multinational corporations.
- The modular teaching method focuses on building competence, is known for its flexibility, pertinence, feasibility and economy.
- Wide-ranging Career Development.
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Program Description
Teaching Objective
Through the courses, students are expected to learn basic theories, fundamental professional knowledge and practical skills of fashion design as well as understand the conception of design and learn the design methods. The programme emphasizes on the firm combination of theory and practice, merging the courses with international design trends to help students have a good command of the correct way of fashion design. Moreover, it focuses on training the conceptualization of design and innovation thinking to enable graduates to become high-ranking professionals in fashion design with a global vision, strong design consciousness and market competitiveness.
The students will learn the basic theories of design and the basic skills of creative fashion design, understand the operation of the international fashion industry, and be familiar with the new trend of the internationa l creative fashion design. The students will have a solid knowledge of fashion history, and master the skills of fashion design, pattern and technology. The students will be able to analyze the fashion market with innovative thinking, have a good sense of aesthetics and the comprehensive ability for fashion and accessory design; The students will be able to communicate in English in any social and professional environment.
Main Courses
Computer Aided Fashion Design, Structure and Fomi in Design, Fashion Structure and Technics, Design Software for Fashion, Portfolio, Architects the Body, Fashion Illustration, Creative Pattern Manipulation, Fashion Pattern Design, History of Costume, Creative Menswear Interpretation, Fashion Accessory Design, Fashion Branding, From Trend to Design Idea, Knitwear Design, Fashion Design of Fashion Brand, Resolve-Prototype Collection,etc.
Career Development
Graduates may work for Chinese and international fashion brands, luxury brands,design studios, fashion publishing and media, or engage in fashion design, fabric design, garment pattern design, fashion editing, brand management and sales. Graduates are also encouraged to create personal fashion brands, establish design studios, or further study for a master's degree.
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Entry Requirements
1. Non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary foreign passport, in good physical and mental health.
2. Sufficient financial resources; no criminal record.
3. Applicants who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply as international students:
(1) Applicants who emigrated from mainland China, Hongkong, Taiwan or Macao, and have obtained a foreign nationality.
(2) Applicants who acquired a foreign nationality at the time of birth, and whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality (nationalities) and reside abroad. --- International applicants in the above situation must fulfill both two conditions following:
① Applicants must have held a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (inclusive), which means having acquired a foreign nationality before May 1, 2022.
② Applicants must have lived outside mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan for at least two years during the period from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2026 (according to the entry and exit record, if the applicant has stayed outside mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan for nine months or longer period during one year, it is equivalent to one year).4. Age Requirements: Self-funded applicants: be at least 16 years old and under the age of 35.
5. Educational Background: have obtained a graduation certificate of higher secondary school, or its international equivalent, qualified for university entrance.
6. Language Proficiency: For English-taught programs: English proficiency must reach IELTS (Academic) 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 72. Higher scores are strongly preferred.
7. CSCA Score Report (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) For English-taught Programs: Mandatory subject is Mathematics, and it must be answered using the English test paper.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 98,000 per year
RMB 392,000 in total (About $ 54,751)Accommodation Fee International Student Dormitory Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 75 (More Details) Single Room RMB 110 (More Details) Triple Room RMB 45 (More Details) International Students' Apartment Double Room RMB 50 (More Details) Triple Room RMB 35 (More Details) Roominshanghai Single Room RMB 5,500 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 85 to USD 113 Service Fee USD 200 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
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If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.*1. ID photo
Recent bareheaded(within six months), full-face, white-color background, two-inch certificate photo,instead of landscape photos or photos of daily life; in JPG format, less than 100K.
*2. English language proficiency
*3. High school academic transcripts
Copies of the original certificate with the high school stamp and/or the signature of the principal. If the originals are not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized.
Students who are currently in the final year can submit a pending certificate along with transcripts of all grades you completed. You are required to submit the official certificate and final transcripts once you receive them.*4. Statement of financial support
To be filled out and signed by the applicant and the financial guarantor. The signing date should be on or after November 1, 2025.
You can download a template or sample from here.5. Mandatory for application of art design related programs
1. Applicants for the Chinese-taught program majored in Fashion & Apparel Design, Product Design, Environmental Design, Visual Communication Design, Digital Media Art, or Art & Technology, you are required to submit the original latest art works: at least two hand-painted pencil sketch, two hand-painted color painting, and three design rendering relating to the applied program.
2. For applications to the two English-taught programs, a video-formatted personal art portfolio must be submitted. The video should feature explanations in English, covering the applicant's design concepts, demonstrating their understanding of professional knowledge, mastery of skills, and creativity, with a duration of approximately 3 minutes.
3. If notified by Donghua University via email to participate in an art examination or related interview (latest by June), applicants should respond and participate as scheduled. The results will serve as an important reference for the university's decision.*6. Certificate of no criminal conviction
Issued by the local public security authority or relevant government department in the applicant's location. The issue date should be on or after November 1, 2025.
*7. Personal Resume
(1) Written in the teaching language of the applied DHU program.
(2) Include basic personal information, self-assessment, hobbies and interests, skills and strengths, contact details, and educational background (with timelines precise to the month).
(3) List participation in relevant activities or competitions, internships or practical experiences, honors or awards received, and certificates of competency, etc. Relevant certificates and supporting documents can be merged into one PDF file and uploaded under "Other Supplementary Documents" session.*8. Passport (and visa) page
A clear copy of your valid passport with your name, photo, date of birth, place of birth, date of issue and date of expiry. The passport should have at least 6-month validity.
All visa pages are required if you have been to or if you are currently in China.*9. Personal statement
(1) Written in the teaching language of the applied DHU program, approximately 1000 words.
(2) Describe family background and educational experience, reasons for choosing the major and motivation for application, significant experiences and gains related to the applied major, academic and career prospects and plans, etc., to showcase personal thoughts and characteristics, abilities, and strengths.
(3) Must include the applicant's full name, the applied major, personal email address, and the date of writing at the end of the statement.*10. High school graduation certificate
Copies of the original certificate with the high school stamp and/or the signature of the principal. If the original is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized.
Students who are currently in the final year can submit a pending certificate along with transcripts of all grades you completed. You are required to submit the official certificate and final transcripts once you receive them.*11. CSCA Test Transcript(s)
-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
You can download a template or sample from here.
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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