Yale University (Yale University), referred to as Yale or Yale, is a top private research university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. It was originally founded by members of the Connecticut Congregational Church in 1701, and moved to New Haven, Connecticut in 1716; Yale University is recognized as one of the best private universities in the United States and even in the world. It is one of the eight members of the Ivy League, a famous old school in the northeast of the United States. It is also one of the most influential top private universities in the United States. It is also the third university established in the United States Harvard University And Princeton University, and they have jointly competed for the top three positions in undergraduate and graduate schools of American universities over the years. Ranked third in the US News undergraduate ranking in 2019-20.

Yale University has 3619 faculty members, and about 1250 students are recruited every year. These students come from 50 states in the United States and 108 countries in the world. Today, international students account for about 9% of Yale undergraduate students and about 16% of the entire university; Yale University ranks first in the world in terms of faculty, curriculum and teaching facilities; Yale University Library has a collection of 15 million books, ranking third in the American university library system; The 260 buildings on Yale University campus cover the design styles of various historical periods. It was once called "the most beautiful urban campus in the United States" by an architectural critic. The beautiful Goethe style buildings and the Georgian style buildings reflect each other with modern buildings. The whole campus is full of classical romantic atmosphere and modern elite atmosphere.

For more than 300 years, Yale people have been proud of their ability to adhere to the spirit of independence and not compromise with foreign political pressure and material inducements. Even when former President Bush was invited back to his alma mater to accept an honorary doctorate in law, Yale professors and students also openly expressed their opposition, One of the goals of Yale's humanistic education is to cultivate students' humanistic feelings - a rational attitude to explore the true meaning of life, that is, to care about the realization of life values, human freedom and equality, and the harmony between man and society and nature.

In the middle of the 20th century, Yale University took the lead in incorporating painting, sculpture, photography, design and new media art into undergraduate and graduate courses, and has become a leader in this field so far. Yale University School of Art is committed to integrating ideas and creativity, so that aspiring artists can make use of outstanding resources in other disciplines of Yale, thus attracting the most talented young people from all over the world. In the 1960s, the Bauhaus master of art, Josef Albars, joined the Yale University School of Arts. Since then, the School of Arts has attracted unparalleled teachers from countless other colleges and universities. In addition, a large number of artists and critics who have influenced the development direction of visual art in the past half century have visited Yale and made speeches. Moreover, many students of art colleges have now entered the forefront of various art fields. The Academy of Arts has excellent teachers and guest speakers, various new media facilities, and a new exhibition hall of contemporary art. The college also develops and organizes various projects and activities with the Yale Gallery and other art departments. All these make the art school provide a broad perspective for students, universities and even the society to observe the existing and emerging phenomena in the art field and explore the possible future situations.

Yale school of Music It is an Ivy League college.

Yale University School of Arts Ranking:

2023 U S. News ranked 3rd among the best universities in the United States

In 2023, Yale University ranked 9th in the world in Thames Higher Education World University and 10th in the world in CWUR World University

2023 U S. News World University ranked 11th in the world, and U.S. News World University's Best Academy of Fine Arts ranked 2nd

QS World University ranked 18th in the world

2022 World University of Soft Science Academic Ranking 11th in the World

In 2023, QS will be the fifth in arts and humanities

2023 U S. News World University's Best Academy of Fine Arts ranked second, photography and painting ranked first, and sculpture and binding art ranked second

Yale University's graduate students majoring in graphic design rank second in the United States. the first Rhode Island School of Design

Yale University's open classes cover financial economy, philosophy, European culture, society, music and other disciplines. Open classes are free. Video, audio and text transcription formats are available.

get accommodation : Freshmen are randomly assigned to 12 residential colleges of Yale University. Except for a few special circumstances, all students will live in the college for four years (freshmen and sophomores must live in dormitories).

scholarship Yale University offers many scholarships to Chinese students.

cost ：

The total student budget/study cost ($72594) for 2023-2024 includes tuition ($45285 as mentioned above), books and supplies ($5600), estimated cost of living ($21709) and Yale Health Plan insurance (included in the cost of living budget, but listed in the "Expenses" section below, estimated to be $2894 for 2023-2024).

The cost of books and supplies may vary depending on the project, year, and the need for students to purchase school related textbooks and/or materials and equipment throughout the year.

The budget for living expenses in the 2023-2024 academic year (September May) is 21709 dollars. In other words, it is assumed that Yale Art College students can pay for housing, utilities, food, medical services, clothing and laundry, miscellaneous items and school travel within the total budget of about $2412 per month. It is expected that you will spend most of your time on academic work; Therefore, assume that your learning style is suitable for full-time students. To this end, you should be prepared to save money during this period.

Yale University Art Major:

Undergraduate major:

Architecture, art, film, art history

Postgraduate major:

Graphic design MFA, oil painting/print reproduction MFA, photography MFA, sculpture MFA

Architecture

It is certified by the National Building Certification Board of the United States and internationally recognized. The undergraduate major in architecture meets the professional standards; The course enables students to enter the professional field through the following two points: first, impart the knowledge necessary for building production; Secondly, it emphasizes the complexity of the discipline and the responsibilities that need to be undertaken when engaged in architecture.

Art

If you want to study art in a university in New Haven, Yale University will be your best choice. Yale University provides a large number of sculptures and installations, paintings, sketches, prints, videos and new media. Yale University is committed to creating social opportunities for students in the larger world of art and design.

film

Through multidisciplinary interaction, setting up theoretical models and globalization analysis, students will be trained to understand documentary, experimental, narrative, interactive and other film forms, as well as rigorous explanation and interpretation skills.

Art History

Yale University, including art history, art theory and art criticism majors, is the most comprehensive and detailed art college in the United States; Yale University is committed to conducting detailed art research in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries from the perspective of art, conducting multicultural and interdisciplinary exploration, studying culture, philosophy, and politics through group and individual art practices, and also arranging art, history, and sociology courses for students.

Graphic Design

The graphic design of Yale University is different from that of ordinary art schools. It requires students to study their works and write papers. It is a very academic major, which is also a feature of comprehensive universities. During the two years of study, students actually benefited a lot. In the course of famous artists' works analysis, you can see the real design ideas through the surface, which will help improve your visual ability and deep creative ability.

Oil painting and printmaking

21 students are enrolled every year. There are many 300 square foot workshops at 353 Crown Street, with complete facilities, including copper plate printing machine, flat plate printing machine, screen printing equipment and some modern computer resources. 42 credits are required during the postgraduate period.

Photography

Yale University's graduate photography major ranks first in the United States. It is a two-year program. Nine students are enrolled every year. The facilities for photography are also first-class, which can absolutely meet the needs of students for equipment. Students will get guidance on taking black and white and color photos. Every week, artists and critics will discuss with you and evaluate your works, 42 credits must be completed during the postgraduate period.

Sculpture

The sculpture graduate program enrolls about 10 students every year. The students in the sculpture building have separate studios. The school has carpentry workshops, metal workshops, gypsum equipment, a small computer laboratory and some video equipment; Students and faculty often have one-on-one discussion opportunities, as well as group discussions. The whole sculpture specialty also often holds seminars to facilitate the communication between teachers and students. Students of all grades make common progress. The school encourages students to take some other professional courses to enrich their knowledge. 42 credits are required during the postgraduate period.

undergraduate

Yale University undergraduate admission requirements:

closing date

Early application: November 1; General: January 1

Application requirements
Language requirements: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 100; PTE 70
adopt , submit two teacher recommendation letters, transcripts and school reports, SAT or ACT scores, language scores, mid-term reports, and final reports.

graduate student

Yale Graduate Admission Requirements:

closing date
January to March, different majors;

Application requirements
Language requirements: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 100; PTE 70； GRE
adopt , submit academic certificates, transcripts, statements of intent, GRE scores, language scores, and three letters of recommendation.

undergraduate

Yale Undergraduate Portfolio Requirements:

The number of overseas art works is 5 to 8, including at least one painting. The collection of works is not necessary. You can only submit the collection of works if you think your works can help your application.

graduate student

Yale Graduate Admission Requirements:

More than half of the collection of overseas art works must be created within 12 months before submission, and all works must be created within 3 years. In addition, a representative work must be included in the collection.

Yale University Application Guide:

1. Freshmen must submit their applications to the colleges and departments they wish to study in. Different colleges and departments have different review methods and requirements. Before submitting their applications, students must go to the official website of Yale University to carefully review the relevant requirements. Yale does not give different admission conditions according to the nationality and race of students, but treats all students equally. The admission of Chinese students also follows strict standards, There is no preferential policy or unfair treatment. One thing that is applicable to all applicants is their ability and specialty. As long as students have the ability and specialty advantages that distinguish them from others, they can win in the fierce competition.

2. In recent years, Chinese students who apply for art study abroad at Yale Graduate School have won high praise from Yale teachers with solid professional knowledge and rich research experience; However, like other students from Asian countries, Chinese students also face the problem of unskilled and not proficient in English. For Chinese students, the first suggestion is to improve their English level. Language problems are the "enemy" of many Chinese students studying in the United States. Only when language problems are solved, can students focus on learning and academic research better. In addition, before you submit your application to Yale, you'd better make a comprehensive consideration to ensure that Yale is the most suitable for you. Last but not least, when preparing application materials, you must ensure the authenticity of the materials.

3. The recommendation letter does not mean that the better the recommended person is, the more important the recommendation content is. After all, the recommendation letter is to help the school get to know you better. The more familiar the recommender is with you, the more he knows you, the more substantial and profound his writing will be.