About Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)
The Central Academy of Fine Arts, located in China’s capital, Beijing, is an academy where flourishing culture, history and art are accompanied by the best art resources in the world. CAFA is a leading institution for modern art education in China, providing a rich land for those who wish to learn, experience and engage in creativities – it has nurtured many pre-eminent artists over the past ninety years.
Beijing is an iconic megacity, a fascinating and ancient walled settlement that’s now one of the world’s premier destinations for business, technology and innovation.
CAFA’s mission is to cultivate high-quality, creative professionals showcasing the tenacity needed to drive cutting-edge innovation in the arts. The first-class faculty and professional teaching facilities at CAFA enable broad international vision and solid teaching in core skills – domestically and internationally. CAFA currently serves over 5000 full-time students, including more than 200 international students from 40 different countries.
About Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA)
The Central Academy of Fine Arts, located in China’s capital, Beijing, is an academy where flourishing culture, history and art are accompanied by the best art resources in the world. CAFA is a leading institution for modern art education in China, providing a rich land for those who wish to learn, experience and engage in creativities – it has nurtured many pre-eminent artists over the past ninety years.
Beijing is an iconic megacity, a fascinating and ancient walled settlement that’s now one of the world’s premier destinations for business, technology and innovation.
CAFA’s mission is to cultivate high-quality, creative professionals showcasing the tenacity needed to drive cutting-edge innovation in the arts. The first-class faculty and professional teaching facilities at CAFA enable broad international vision and solid teaching in core skills – domestically and internationally. CAFA currently serves over 5000 full-time students, including more than 200 international students from 40 different countries.
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Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) is one of the top public universities in Beijing, China. It is ranked #14 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2026.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- 2020#28
- 2021#24
- 2022#=22
- 2023#15
- 2024#17
- 2025#21
- 2026#14
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- 2020#28
- 2021#24
- 2022#=22
- 2023#15
- 2024#17
- 2025#21
- 2026#14
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