# Design (Master of Design) at Harbin Institute of Technology

> Design (Master of Design) (M.Des) at Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-31
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## Key facts

- University: [Harbin Institute of Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/harbin-institute-of-technology) (Public, Harbin, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [Master of Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/mdes)
- Duration: 2 years
- Teaching language: English
- Fees: CN¥60,000 / year
- Fee verified: 2026-10-31
- Official programme page: https://en.hitsz.edu.cn/__local/2/A1/91/CE550693B2977E252355C53A2EB_AEF2EB33_3B647.pdf

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: International applicants meeting the published programme requirements
- Restriction: Non-Chinese citizens meeting the exact programme’s admission requirements.

Teaching campus: Shenzhen. Funding and admission decisions are separate.

## Admissions

Design (Master of Design) is an English-taught master’s programme at HIT’s Shenzhen campus, with a published standard duration of 2 years.

Meet the exact campus and programme requirements.

- Hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35; meet the university’s health requirements.
- Submit TOEFL at least 80, IELTS at least 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5, or Duolingo at least 115.
- An institution-issued prior English-medium certificate is accepted; first-language English applicants need no certification.
- Submit a 500–800-word personal statement and a portfolio of 5–10 personal creative works in a PDF no larger than 20 MB, with concepts, process and your individual contribution explained.
- Complete the school’s admission assessment.

Steps:

1. Apply through hitsz.at0086.cn/student and choose the exact campus and programme.
2. Upload the academic and application documents and pay the CNY 400 self-financed application fee; scholarship application fees may differ.
3. Complete any school or college admission assessment and respond to requests for further documents.
4. Review the offer and payment conditions, then follow the university’s registration instructions.

- Document: Bachelor’s degree certificate; prospective graduates may submit expected-graduation evidence
- Document: Academic transcripts
- Document: Accepted English proficiency or English-medium evidence
- Document: Two recommendations from professors or associate professors
- Document: 500–800-word personal statement
- Document: Portfolio: 5–10 works, PDF maximum 20 MB
- Application document: Passport information page; passport valid for at least two further years
- Application document: Physical examination form completed within six months
- Application document: Non-criminal record issued within six months
- Application document: Bank/deposit evidence of at least CNY 60,000 or equivalent
- Application document: Application-fee payment evidence
- Application document: Curriculum vitae
- Application document: Translations into Chinese or English for other-language documents; follow the campus requirements
The published 2026 design application period was 1–30 May 2026. Confirm the next entry-cycle notice before applying.


## Teaching phases

- Degree study (English): Design (Master of Design) is an English-taught master’s programme at HIT’s Shenzhen campus, with a published standard duration of 2 years.

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