Dear 2025 Spring Semester New International Students,

Welcome to the China Academy of Art! We hereby will provide you with the enrollment information as follows:

I. On-site Registration

Time: March 8, 2026, 9:00-11:30AM, 13:00-16:00PM.

Location: Room 205, Building 17, International College, Xiangshan Campus of China Academy of Art (No. 352 Xiangshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou).

Enter the campus with a printed copy of your Admission Notice. 

Courses will officially begin on March 9 (Monday). Public Compulsory Courses Schedule can be found on International College Website(admission.caa.edu.cn).

Exchange students must also register at your respective departments after completing registration at the international college.

Campus Map：http://caa.at0086.cn/site/student_service/show-5231.html

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II. Registration Materials

1. Personal Ordinary Passport: Original and one copy.

2. Previous graduation and degree certificates: Original documents and one copy each(non-degree students are encouraged to provide if available).

3. One recent ID color Photo. Format: 2.54×3.81cm, without hat or any cover on face.

4. Certificate of No Criminal Record(in Chinese or English) or No Criminal Record Commitment Letter.

5. Foreigner Physical Examination Form and one copy.

III. Mobile Communication,DingTalk Campus Code and Wifi etc.

On the day of registration, you may apply for a Chinese mobile phone SIM card on-site or visit a mobile service center to obtain one.
Please download the DingTalk APP (Not the international version) and register with your Chinese mobile number. You will be added to the “CAA DingTalk” group the following day.

Wifi account: Student ID,Password:The last six digits of the passport number.

http://caa.at0086.cn/site/student_service/show-5126.html

IV. Fees

1. For Chinese Language Students:

Textbook Fees: 200RMB/Semester

Insurance Fees: 500RMB/Semester

2. For Exchange Students:

Insurance Fees: 500RMB/Semester

3. Accommodation Fees: http://caa.at0086.cn/site/admission/show-5725.html

4. Please submit the related fees to the university’s designated account and mark “Passport Name+Fees Name”:

(1) Payment from within China(bank transfer or Alipay)

https://caa.at0086.cn/site/cn/admission_cn/show-5197.html

(2) Payment from outside China(bank transfer)

https://caa.at0086.cn/site/admission/show-5198.html

V.Accommodation

March 8, on site choosing. In principle, international students need to live in campus. All the bedding, water and electricity fees and dormitory internet fees should cover by yourself.

The accommodation standards for international students at the China Academy of Art can be found at: http://caa.at0086.cn/site/admission/show-5725.html

1. Students from the Xiangshan and Nanshan Campus may check into Shanbei Living Area of Xiangshan Campus:Building 7 (single room: 4200 RMB/person/semester).

2. Students from the Liangzhu Campus will be uniformly accommodated in double rooms in Building 17 of the Liangzhu Campus (double room: 8400 RMB/person/semester).

3.Short-term students(less than 1 month) are suggested to live in Shanbei Living Area of Xiangshan Campus：Building 13(double room: 6600 RMB/person/semester; single room:13200 RMB/person/semester) .

4.Students opting for off-campus accommodation must complete the “China Academy of Art International Student Off-Campus Accommodation Application Form” and submit it to the International College for approval. Upon approval, they may stay in legal accommodations in Hangzhou designated by the Public Security Bureau to host foreigners. All expenses are to be borne by the students themselves.

Attachment 1: “China Academy of Art International Student Off-Campus Accommodation Application Form”

Attachment1：CAA International Student Off-Campus Accommodation Application Form.xls

VI. Visa and Residence Permit

New students who enter China with an X2 visa using the DQ form must, within 30 days of entry, bring the original documents of the “Admission Notice,” “Visa Application Form for Study in China,” and “Health Examination Record for International Travelers” to the Hangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Administration to complete visa procedures. Any penalties incurred due to delays will be borne by the students themselves.

New students who enter China with an X2 visa will not be issued a “Residence Permit” during the validity period of the visa. If an extension is required, they must apply to the Hangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Administration for an extension of their stay at least 7 days before the expiration date indicated on the visa.

New students must complete residence registration within 24 hours of entering China.

For students living on campus, please bring your passport to Room 17-205 on the Xiangshan Campus on March 8th (normally processed at Room 17-303).

For students living off-campus, you must bring your passport, rental contract, and other required documents to the local police station in your residential area within 24 hours of moving in to complete temporary residence registration. You must also submit the off-campus accommodation application form and the accommodation registration certificate issued by the local police station.

For more details, please visit: http://caa.at0086.cn/site/student_service/show-5135.html

VII. Leave Requests

If you are unable to register on time due to special circumstances, please submit a written leave request along with supporting documents to the International College(caaic@163.com) one week before the start of the semester. The leave period should not exceed two weeks. Students who fail to apply for leave or do not register after the approved leave period will be considered to have forfeited their admission eligibility.

Attachment 2: “China Academy of Art International College Student Leave Application Form"

Attachment2：CAA International College Student Leave Application Form.doc

VIII.Beginning Courses

The time and location of the beginning courses for new international students of the China Academy of Art will be notified separately.

China Academy of Art International College

February 10, 2026