international Master in Fine Arts (iMFA) 36 months Postgraduate Programme By Zhejiang University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The international Master in Fine Arts Program (iMFA) (Digital Culture Direction) is a three-year, full-time master's program jointly offered by Zhejiang University College of Media and International Culture (CMIC) and Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS). This program is dedicated to nurturing exceptional talents in film and television media with a global perspective and business acumen. Students will acquire interdisciplinary practical skills, international insights, and innovative mindsets. The main courses include but are not limited to film and television production, screenplay writing, social media marketing, and principles of management. The program aims to develop students' intercultural communication competence, foster innovative thinking, cultivate digital media skills, and provide practical business and management experience. Overall, our objective is to empower students to actively engage in discussions on digital culture, conduct innovative research projects, and participate in media and business practices both locally and globally.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The international Master in Fine Arts Program (iMFA) (Digital Culture Direction) is a three-year, full-time master's program jointly offered by Zhejiang University College of Media and International Culture (CMIC) and Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS). This program is dedicated to nurturing exceptional talents in film and television media with a global perspective and business acumen. Students will acquire interdisciplinary practical skills, international insights, and innovative mindsets. The main courses include but are not limited to film and television production, screenplay writing, social media marketing, and principles of management. The program aims to develop students' intercultural communication competence, foster innovative thinking, cultivate digital media skills, and provide practical business and management experience. Overall, our objective is to empower students to actively engage in discussions on digital culture, conduct innovative research projects, and participate in media and business practices both locally and globally.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
90+

Applicants who have individual works could send short video works/script or video clips to [email protected], with the attachments named by applicant’s full name (Cloud link is also recommended).

31 May 2026
3 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,249 USD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants who pass the preliminary review of their application materials will be sent an invitation via email to attend an online interview.
Postgraduate applicants: 1. Those whose native language is not English must provide valid English proficiency test scores or proof that their previous degree was entirely taught in English. 2. Those whose native language is English are exempt from submitting English proficiency proof. *The countries recognized by Zhejiang University as English-speaking include: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Yes, Zhejiang University has established a wide range of student exchange programs with 200+ top institutions worldwide. These include semester exchanges, joint degree programs, study tours, short-term internships, international conferences, competitions, collaborative research, and cultural exchanges. Details on how to participate will be available after enrollment, and students can consult the relevant staff
Our students have completed internships across diverse sectors, including Tencent, Ant Group, ByteDance, Bosch, NIO, Proya, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and many others. Graduates have also secured positions in various industries, joining Bain & Company, VIVO, Huawei, Honor, VFS Global, Finvolution, Integer Intelligent Information Technology, HLA Group among others.
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