VFX Schools in China

China's premier film academy, founded in 1950, with animation as one of its original two founding departments. Ranked #1 animation school in China with generations of award-winning filmmakers.

Founded in 1928 in Hangzhou, one of China's most historic art institutions. The School of Animation and Games (est. 2002) is a designated National Animation Teaching and Research Base. In Shanghai Animation Film Studio's…

Communication University of China

China's Premier Media and Broadcasting University

Founded in 1954 as China's first media university, CUC's School of Animation and Digital Arts is one of China's first institutions for animation education. Alumni at Pixar, ILM, Disney, and Google. Over 100 awards at Stu…

Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)

Hong Kong's dedicated design education hub

Established in 2007 as part of VTC Group, HKDI offers a Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects covering character animation, VFX, real-time animation, XR production, and arts technology.

Jilin Animation Institute

China's first college specializing exclusively in animation

First and only Chinese college specializing exclusively in animation. ACR #2 in China and #37 International 2025. Comprehensive programs across animation, game design, and digital media.