DEGREE PROGRAM

Master of Design (MDes) – Design Thinking and Sustainable Future

Tongji University

PROGRAM DETAILS

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Program Introduction

Master of Design (MDes) – Design Thinking and Sustainable Future is a Master-level program offered by Tongji University in Shanghai, China. Focusing on Design, the program is delivered in English and is open to international students seeking a degree at a Chinese university.

Program details — Duration: 2.5 years. Tuition: Unknown. Application deadline: October 25, 2025 – January 10, 2026.

Admission requirements: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens.

Language requirements: No HSK (Chinese proficiency) certification is required for graduation. A minimum IELTS score of 6 is required. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 is required.

How to apply: Submit your application through the university’s online admission portal before the stated application deadline. Application portal: https://study.tongji.edu.cn/. Prepare the required documents (passport, academic transcripts, diploma, and proof of language proficiency) and complete any entrance examination or interview if required.

Admission Requirement

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens.

Language Requirement

No HSK (Chinese proficiency) certification is required for graduation. A minimum IELTS score of 6 is required. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 is required.

INSTITUTION

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UNIVERSITY

Tongji University

Shanghai

Tongji University is a university located in Shanghai, China. Through Joyous Future, Tongji University currently offers 3 degree programs for international students, spanning Arts, Engineering, Social Science. The university welcomes international students to pursue their studies in Shanghai, with programs delivered in English and other instruction modes tailored to global learners.