Minzu University of China (MUC) | Middlesex University

Minzu University of China (MUC) is considered the most prestigious higher education institution for the education of minority ethnics in China, as well as a leading provider for courses in the subject area of creative arts. It is an A-level university for the Double First-Class Construction initiative. MUC offers programmes at all levels from undergraduate to research degrees in a range of subject areas, which include dance, fine arts, ethnic studies, history, philosophy, literature, economics, administration, law, science, medicine, engineering and education. MUC has two campuses: one in Beijing, and one on the island of Hainan off the south coast of China.

The Middlesex College of Minzu University of China is a non-independent Joint Education Institute (JEI) located on the Hainan campus, which is based in the Li'an International Education Innovation Pilot Zone. It is a joint international partnership between Middlesex University and MUC. The JEI opened in September 2023 and offers joint and dual awards with Middlesex University’s Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries.

The JEI is a hub for arts and creative industries education, research and knowledge exchange in the region. Leveraging the high-quality resources of both universities, the JEI aims to cultivate international, high-level, and application-oriented talented graduates with entrepreneurial ability.

A yellow and electricity inspired outfit design created by third-year student Geng Haoren as part of a project exploring gender-neutral and inclusive fashion branding.

Designer: Geng Haoren

This work by Lin Jiapeng Cecilia showcases a model in red and black clothes to symbolise blurred boundaries between technology and biology

Designer and photographer: Lin Jiapeng Cecilia; Model: Zhang Yining

A piece of work by Chen Shuhui Miko with an upside-down depiction of a woman sitting in a chair

Designer: Chen Shuhui Miko; Model: Zhang Yining

A work by designer Wu Yang showing a woman entangled by branches, inspired by the Strangling Ficus tree of the Hainan rainforest

Designer and model: Wu Yang; Photographer: Geng Haoren

A work by Liang Jiayan showing a model wearing porcelain blue against a grey background

Designer and photographer: Liang Jiayan; Model: Huang Zirui

A design by Lin Wan Yi and Hu Ya Bing showing two women in front of a pillar with graffiti nearby

Designers: Lin Wan Yi, Hu Ya Bing; Models: Hu Ya Bing, Tang Ya Ting; Photographer: Lin Wan Yi

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These are programmes and qualifications, jointly developed, delivered, assessed and quality assured by Middlesex University and Minzu University of China. These are delivered via the Joint Education Institute, Middlesex College of Minzu University of China.