Chinese Architecture has a glaring architectural history tracing all the way back to thousands of years. Its rich architectural styles mirror the golden eras of the dynasty. China has become one of the most popular destinations for international students to study abroad given its great heritage and fabulous culture. In this article, we will look at the best institutions where you can study architecture in China.
1. Tsinghua University
Established in 1911, Tsinghua University is an institute of higher education and advanced research, one of the most widely acclaimed universities of China. Tsinghua University’s School of Architecture (referred to as Tsinghua SA) has four departments, nine research institutes, three professional practical sites, and three ministerial laboratories. The Institute of Architectural & Urban Studies, the Centre for Human Settlements, and the Research Centre of Building Energy-Saving is affiliated and also located here. 13% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
2. Peking University
College of Architecture and Landscape architecture of Peking University was established in the year of 2010. The university offers programs including Master of Science of architecture design and theory, Master of Science of geography (Landscape Architecture), and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA, Master of Landscape architecture). 16% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
3. Zhejiang University
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture (CCEA) at Zhejiang University was founded in 1927. The college is organized into different departments like Civil Engineering Department, Architecture Department, Regional and Urban Planning Department, and Hydraulic Engineering Department as well as 17 research institutes.23% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
4. Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (NAOE) and Department of Architecture at Shanghai Jiao Tong University come under the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering (NAOCE). The department of architecture provided courses on architectural design and theory, architecture history and theory, architecture heritage protection and development, architectural technology, and urban planning and design. 11% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
5. Nanjing University
The School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Nanjing University is comprised of the Department of Architecture and the Department of Urban Planning and Design. The School offers a doctoral program in architectural design and theory and three master’s programs in architecture (Architectural History and Theory, Architectural Design and Theory, and Urban Planning and Design). 9% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
6. Huazhong University of Science and Technology
The School of Architecture and Urban Planning of Huazhong University of Science and Technology was founded in 2000. The institute offers a Bachelor of Architecture, Post Graduate degree in any of the three specializations- Architecture Design and Theory, Architectural History & Theory, Building Technology, Urban Design, Cultural Heritage Conservation, and Interior Design. 6% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
7. Central South University
The school of Architecture and Art, Central South University, was founded in 2012. The school consists of 7 departments and Research Centres including the Department of Architecture, the Department of Urban and Rural Planning, the Department of Industrial Design, the Department of Environmental Art Design, Research Centre of Architecture and Urban Studies. 3% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
8. Harbin Institute of Technology
Harbin Institute of Technology is also called one of the “Eight Old Schools of Architecture” in China. The school of architecture of Harbin Institute of Technology offers eight majors, including Architecture, Urban and Rural Planning, Landscape Architecture, Building Environment & Energy Application Engineering, Environmental Design, Digital Media Art & Digital Media Technology, Intelligent Building, and Construction. 12% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
9. Hunan University
The College of Architecture at Hunan University was founded in 1929. The college offers programs in major disciplines including Architecture, Urban and Rural Planning, Environmental Art, and Landscape Architecture. 2% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
10. Shenzhen University
The School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SAUP) at Shenzhen University, evolved from the Department of Architecture was founded in 1983. SAUP offers courses in four disciplines: Architecture, Urban and Rural Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Informatics. 1% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.
11. South China University of Technology
The School of Architecture at South China University of Technology (SCUT) was established in 1997. The school offers majors in Architecture, Civil Engineering. The Architecture Design Institute of SCUT is a class-A architecture design institute of China founded in 1979. It offers 3 first-grade discipline doctoral programs, 3 first-grade discipline post-doctorate stations, 3 master’s degree programs, and 3 undergraduate programs for students who want to study Architecture. 5% of students at this institute are from foreign countries.