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Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (GAFA) is a prestigious institution renowned as one of China's top eight art academies, particularly strong in traditional Chinese painting, oil painting, sculpture, and various design disciplines. For international students, GAFA offers a vibrant artistic environment, with dedicated support through its International Office, facilitating admissions, visa processes, and cultural integration. While most degree programs are primarily taught in Chinese, the academy provides Chinese language courses and opportunities for exchange programs and summer workshops. A distinctive characteristic is its unique position as the only comprehensive higher education art academy in South China, making it a crucial hub for regional artistic innovation and cultural exchange.
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The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (GAFA; Chinese: 广州美术学院; also known as Guangzhou Institute of Fine Arts) is a Chinese national university based in Guangzhou which provides doctoral, master and bachelor's degrees in fine arts and design. It is the only fine arts institution of higher learning in Guangdong Province and even in South China, and one of the eight major fine arts academies in China, with 12 colleges and one affiliated secondary fine arts school, and the existing Changgang campus, University Town campus and Foshan campus, with nearly 10,000 students of all kinds.
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