Chongqing University (CQU)

Bachelor in Visual Communication Design

China Taught in Chinese Open to international students

Introduction

Chongqing University (CQU), founded in 1929 and based in southwest China, is a nationally supported comprehensive university and a member of the Excellence League. With around 48,240 students and roughly 1,700 international students, CQU is known for strengths in engineering, the built environment, technology and business, and offers a broad portfolio of academic options across its faculties and 131 programs.

The School of International Education provides dedicated support for overseas students, managing admissions, visas, registration and a lively extracurricular calendar. International learners can access intensive Chinese language and culture courses, certified testing for HSK, HSKK, YCT and BCT, and teacher-training pathways. Campus facilities are extensive, with four campuses, a library holding over 4.3 million volumes and modern study spaces to support research and everyday life.

Life in Chongqing blends urban convenience with dramatic mountain-river scenery and a vibrant food culture famous for Sichuan-style hotpot. The city is a major logistics and manufacturing hub with growing international ties. CQU also promotes mobility and funding opportunities through government and university scholarships, and arranges on-campus accommodation across its multiple campuses, helping new students settle into academic and social life quickly.

About the Program

The Bachelor in Visual Communication Design at Chongqing University is a 4-year degree for students who want to communicate messages through visual media. It helps students develop skills in Chinese and prepares them for a career in design.

The curriculum includes subjects like graphic design, visual storytelling, and branding. Students will develop skills in typography, color theory, and visual composition. They will also work on hands-on projects to create visual campaigns and portfolios.

Graduates can work as Graphic Designers, Art Directors, or Visual Journalists. They can find jobs in industries like advertising, publishing, or entertainment. Some potential employers include design studios, media companies, or marketing firms.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 15% below the typical bachelor's in China.

Median tuition for that cohort is 3,249 USD, across 3,254 programs in our catalog.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
Duolingo
85–95
CEFR level
B1/B2
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Equivalences are approximate — confirm the exact test and score the program accepts.

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