Academic structure, teaching phases, and curriculum for Master's Design at East China Normal University.
Design — Master (YES 2027 restricted 1+1 route)
Applying to East China Normal University?
Students Traffic verifies seat availability, checks current recognition status, and prepares your complete application for East China Normal University. The consultation is free.
Teaching phases
First academic year — ECNU, Shanghai, China
Full-time foundational coursework, research and thesis preparation; precise teaching campus follows the admission offer.
Second academic year — home country
Complete the thesis alongside professional work in the home country under the 1+1 study arrangement.
Thesis defence — return to ECNU, China
Return for defence as required; degree award depends on passing the defence and all graduation conditions.
Tuition fee and hostel estimate
Year-wise cost data is not currently published for this program.
Training & support
Practical training & industry exposure
Design study includes studio/project work, creative coding and AI-related design practice. Coastal-science masters use the Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Research setting for research and thesis work. The Software Engineering Institute describes project-based AI/trusted-software training for industrial, embedded and intelligent systems. Education programmes combine research, assessment and practicum components. AEBS business programmes use tutored projects and professional-practice opportunities, with distinct China/France arrangements on their dual awards.
