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East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)

Bachelor in Visual Communication Design (Digital Design - JMD) Scholarships Available

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)
Shanghai, China 3 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)

  • China's first national key university for chemical engineering, founded in 1952
  • Project 211 and Double First-Class, directly under the Ministry of Education
  • One of the first six universities in China with a National Technology Transfer Center
  • Exchanges with over 200 universities and companies worldwide
  • Joint programmes with Lübeck in Germany and Rennes in France

About Bachelor in Visual Communication Design (Digital Design - JMD)

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jul 10, 2027, and tuition costs 8,154 USD per year.

A fine arts degree taught in English at ECUST's Xuhui campus, with core courses in typography, packaging, visual identity, graphic and layout design and the history of art and design. Studio teaching is combined with practice outside the classroom, and the programme extends from print into motion, interactive and AI-assisted visual work. Graduates work in branding, packaging, publication and illustration design, interactive information design, film post-production and interface design.

About East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)

East China University of Science and Technology is a public research university located in Shanghai, China. Originally established with a focus on chemical technology, it has evolved into a comprehensive university that covers all academic disciplines and offers a large variety of majors. It is a Chinese Ministry of Education Double First-Class Discipline University, with Double First-Class status in certain disciplines. The school encompasses two campuses and a science park in the Xuhui, Fengxian, and Jinshan districts of Shanghai.​

Overview:

Founded in 1952, East China University of Science and Technology（ECUST） is located in Shanghai, an economic, financial, commercial as well as a shipping center of China.

  • The first national key university featuring chemical engineering disciplines in P.R.C
  • One of the state-run and full-time institutions of higher education
  • One of the research-oriented national key universities directly regulated by the Ministry of Education of China
  • One of the National "211 Project" key construction universities
  • One of the National “985 Project” Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform for high-level universities
  • One of the first 6 universities in China that have established the National Technology Transfer Center

ECUST devotes itself to develop international cooperation and has established long-term and extensive academic exchanges and joint training cooperation with more than 200 universities, colleges, enterprises, and research institutions from all over the world, including the United States, Germany, Britain, France, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Australia, etc.

Academics:

It has a strong tradition of working with industries. The university is now developing into a multi-disciplinary higher educational institution with a balanced curriculum of science, engineering, economics, management, law, humanities, and arts spread across 15 academic schools.

The university offers 13 first level and 81 second-level doctoral programs, 25 first level, and 147 second-level master programs and 65 undergraduate programs. The total number of full-time students has reached around 24,140, including 15,460 undergraduates, 7,110 postgraduates studying for master's degrees, and 1,570 Ph.D. candidates.

Since 2007 the university has operated an exchange programme with the Technical University of Applied Sciences Lübeck in Germany. ECUST also operates a joint programme with L'École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie in Rennes and a joint business school with the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu in Romania.

Fees

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Tuition (international students)
8,154 USD per year
Quoted as 55,000 CNY per year
Application Fee
90 USD

Accommodation

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to Book

Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

Entry Requirements

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The minimum age is 18 .

Minimum education level High School diploma or equivalent

You need to have above average grades for the program. Above average - (Grade B-A, 60-70%, GPA 2.5-3).

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥80 or other equivalent (e.g. Duolingo ≥105). Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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95–105

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TOEFL iBT
60–78
PTE Academic
50–57
CEFR level
B2
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Admissions Process

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You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. See document and eligibility requirements

Required documents

• Your Passport Copy

• Your Graduation Certificate (in English)

• Your Photograph

• Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)

• English Language Certificate

IELTS ≥6.0/ TOEFL ≥80 or other equivalent (e.g., Duolingo ≥105), or provide school proof of English-taught programmes during previous study. Native English speakers do not need to submit the English Proficiency Certificate.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Medical Examination Form

• No Criminal Record Certificate

• First Recommendation Letter

• Second Recommendation Letter

• Self-introduction video - ECUST

• Personal Statement Letter - ECUST JMD Programmes

• Statement of Financial Support - ECUST

Application process

• Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. Learn more about the application process

• The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

• Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

• After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

• The university may contact you directly for further questions.

• We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

• After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

• Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

Bachelor in Visual Communication Design (Digital Design - JMD): Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Bachelor in Visual Communication Design (Digital Design - JMD)?
Tuition: USD 8,153.83 per year. Application fee: USD 90.
What are the entry requirements for Bachelor in Visual Communication Design (Digital Design - JMD)?
Entry requirements include: Education: High School; Academic performance: Grade C-B (55%-60%, GPA 2-2.5); English: IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥80 or other equivalent (e.g. Duolingo ≥105); Minimum age: 18.
How long is the Bachelor in Visual Communication Design (Digital Design - JMD) program?
The program duration is 3 year.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2027-07-10.
Is Bachelor in Visual Communication Design (Digital Design - JMD) available online?
This is an on-campus program at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) in Shanghai.

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