ABOUT

The predecessor of the Academy of Art & Design was the Central Academy of Arts & Design, which was founded in 1956 as China's first institution of higher learning for art and design.

In 1999, the academy merged with Tsinghua University, and the merger is regarded as a big achievement in higher education administrative reforms.


MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

"By integrating academic, and industrial resources from China and other regions and countries, we aim to create a unique model to cultivate cross-cultural, professional, and highly innovative talents."