I. Core Positioning of the Discipline

The discipline of Artology focuses on the "existence and significance of art", exploring the origin (such as primitive rituals, labor practices), essence (such as emotional expression, aesthetic creation), form (such as visual art, auditory art, interdisciplinary art), creative laws (such as inspiration, technique, school styles), as well as the relationship between art and society, culture, and technology. It is not only a description of artistic phenomena, but also aims to reveal the unique value of art as a human spiritual activity - enriching people's spiritual world through aesthetic experiences and promoting cultural inheritance and innovation.

II. Training Objectives

To cultivate comprehensive talents with a solid theoretical foundation in art, a broad humanistic perspective, and critical thinking, who can engage in professional work in fields such as art research, education, criticism, curating, and cultural management. Core competencies include: 

Master the basic theories such as art history, art theory, and aesthetics, and understand the characteristics and connections of different art forms;

Have the ability to analyze art works (such as paintings, music, and films), and be able to interpret their forms, connotations, and the background of the times;

Understand the cutting-edge developments in art (such as digital art, cross-media art), and possess the ability to apply theories to artistic practice or cultural dissemination.

1. Non-Chinese citizens who are in good health and have excellent academic performance. For those who were originally Chinese citizens but later acquired foreign citizenship, our school follows the "Notice of the Ministry of Education on Regulating the Work of Accepting International Students by Higher Education Institutions" at http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2020-06/10/content_5518369.htm.

2. Those applying for long-term language training without a degree must have a high school diploma or above, and their age should generally not exceed 25 years old.

3. Those pursuing a master's degree must have a bachelor's degree or above, and their age should generally not exceed 30 years old.

4.  Those pursuing a doctoral degree must have a master's degree or above, and their age should generally not exceed 35 years old.

5. Those applying for courses taught entirely in English must have an English proficiency score of 6.0 or above on the IELTS or 80 or above on the TOEFL.

6. Those with a bachelor's degree from a Chinese university must have a Chinese proficiency level of HSK 4 and a score of 200 or above.

1. Fill  in  personal  information  and  upload  attachments  required  by  specific programme on the website https://sust.at0086.cn/student

2.Copy of original passport photopage and previous Chinese Visa pages.

3.Notarized  highest  diploma  and  thenotarized  Chinese/English  translation (Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current  school  to  prove  your  current  student  status  or  expected  graduation date).

4.Original academic transcripts and the notarized Chinese/English translation.

5.Non-criminal Record and the notarized Chinese translation.

6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form (in English and valid within  6 months）

7.The copy of valid HSK or IELTS/TOEFL Certificate.

8.Resumein Chinese or English.

9.A Study Plan in Chinese or English.

10.Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English by associate professors or scholars with the same titles and above for Master and Doctoral program.

11.Related research Proposals, papers, portfolios and awards.

12.Self-introduction short video