The Central Academy of Drama, founded in 1950, is the highest institution of drama and art education in China, located in Beijing. The college was named by Mao Zedong himself and is a key institution directly under the Ministry of Education. As a national "Double First Class" construction university, the Central Academy of Drama is the headquarters of the China Higher Theatre Education Alliance, the headquarters of the Asian Theatre Education Research Center, and the secretariat of the World Theatre Education Alliance.
The Central Academy of Drama has multiple professional departments, such as performance, directing, drama and literature, and has trained numerous renowned artistic talents both domestically and internationally. The college emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, providing abundant teaching resources and international exchange opportunities. With its long history, excellent teaching quality, and extensive international influence, the Central Academy of Drama has become a world-renowned art school, occupying an important position in the field of global drama education.