Actors in China generally need to take professional examinations in art colleges, that is, art examinations, receive professional training and obtain relevant academic qualifications. Well-known art colleges in China are:

Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, Shanghai Theatre Academy, China Communication University, China Theatre Academy, Nanjing Art Academy, PLA Art Academy, Chongqing University Meishi Film Academy, Beijing Dance Academy, Zhejiang Media College, Nanjing Media College, etc.