Study Theatre (Drama + Musical) in China
Category: Visual & Performance Arts
Theatre studies dramatic arts including acting, directing, and production.
Program Overview
Study acting, directing, playwriting, and technical theatre.
Why Study Theatre (Drama + Musical) in China?
Experience Chinese theatrical traditions including opera.
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Key Skills You'll Learn in Theatre (Drama + Musical)
- ✓ Creative Design & Composition
- ✓ Digital Tools & Software
- ✓ Visual Communication
- ✓ Portfolio Development
- ✓ Art History & Theory
- ✓ Collaboration & Teamwork
Career Paths & Salaries
| Job Title | Salary (Morocco) | Salary (Global) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actor | 5,000 - 20,000 MAD/month | $25,000 - $80,000/year | Perform in theatre, film, and TV |
| Theatre Director | 7,000 - 16,000 MAD/month | $38,000 - $70,000/year | Direct theatrical productions |
| Drama Teacher | 5,000 - 12,000 MAD/month | $35,000 - $55,000/year | Teach theatrical arts |
Universities, fees and entry
45 of the 149 universities in the Foorsa catalogue run arts and humanities faculties, spread across 30 Chinese cities.
Tuition on those programmes runs from $1,600 to $8,000 a year, so the cheapest of them sits below the $2,200 median for the catalogue as a whole.
Bachelor entry is typically HSK 4 or IELTS 5.5 with a school average of 70% or better, and all 45 universities take students on the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC).
7 of them already have Moroccan students enrolled.
The best-paid of the roles below, Actor, pays 5,000 - 20,000 MAD/month in Morocco and $25,000 - $80,000/year internationally.
Highest-ranked of them
- Peking University — Beijing · QS 17
- Zhejiang University — Hangzhou · QS 44
- Huaqiao University — Xiamen
- Hainan University — Haikou
- Communication University of China — Beijing
- Central Conservatory of Music — Beijing
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Prepare Your Documents
Gather your passport, transcripts, diploma, motivation letter, recommendation letters, health certificate, and language proficiency proof.
Apply Through Foorsa
Submit your application through Foorsa. We handle university communication, document verification, and scholarship applications on your behalf.
Get Your Visa & Travel
Once accepted, Foorsa assists with your X1/X2 student visa application at the Chinese Embassy in Rabat and helps you prepare for your journey to China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which universities in China teach Theatre (Drama + Musical)?
45 of the 149 universities Foorsa works with run arts and humanities faculties, in 30 cities. The highest-ranked are Peking University, Zhejiang University and Nanjing University.
How much does it cost to study Theatre (Drama + Musical) in China?
Tuition runs from $1,600 to $8,000 a year depending on the university, against a $2,200 median across the whole catalogue. Living costs add roughly $300-$600 a month.
What are the entry requirements for Theatre (Drama + Musical) in China?
Most of these universities ask for HSK 4 or IELTS 5.5 and a school average of 70% or better, plus a passport, transcripts, a health certificate and recommendation letters.
Are there scholarships for Theatre (Drama + Musical) in China?
All 45 universities offering this subject take students on the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), and most also run their own university and provincial awards.
What can I earn after studying Theatre (Drama + Musical)?
Actor: 5,000 - 20,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $25,000 - $80,000/year internationally. Theatre Director: 7,000 - 16,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $38,000 - $70,000/year internationally. Drama Teacher: 5,000 - 12,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $35,000 - $55,000/year internationally.
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