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As a biologist, I can say that Tsinghua is one of the top institutions in the world in the life sciences. Definitely the best in the world right now in terms of research facilities and microscopy equipment.

Jose C. Pastor-Pareja (Spain)Associate ProfessorSchool of Life Sciences

Tsinghua is rich with networking opportunities and events. My new friends are from all around the world, and the bonds that we set up here will make me feel welcome anywhere I go.

Lidiia Zhgyr (Ukraine)Master's StudentSchwarzman College

From overseas learning opportunities to extracurricular activities, I get to work with people from different backgrounds, which helps me broaden my horizons.

Sun Yu Ching (Hong Kong, China)Undergraduate studentSchool of Architecture

Tsinghua offers me perfect facilities for sports including football fields, tennis courts and gyms. I particularly recommend morning runs on a sunny Tsinghua campus which really let you appreciate the beauty of this place.

Moritz Bartsch (Germany)Master’s studentSchool of Economics and Management

Tsinghua values the development of global competence and has initiated various domestic and overseas activities for us. I really appreciate these opportunities and have benefited greatly from them.

Jing Wenkai (China)Doctoral StudentSchool of Social Sciences

I admire the academic literacy and spirit of scientific research that teachers and students at Tsinghua have. I enjoy the scientific research work at Tsinghua very much.

Cecilia Canessa (United States)ProfessorSchool of Medicine

Tsinghua Experience

Nurturing talent is the foremost mission of a university. A superb undergraduate education is the hallmark of a first-rate university.

Andrew Chi-Chih Yao (China)A. M. Turing Award Winner DeanInstitute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences


Tsinghua Experience

President’s Message

Why Tsinghua

Studying at Tsinghua

Research & Innovation

Student Life

Tsinghua Alumni

Applying to Tsinghua

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Tsinghua MottoSelf-Improvement and Social Responsibility

Tsinghua SpiritActions Speak Louder than Words

Tsinghua Style of StudyBe Precise, Diligent, Truth-seeking, and Creative


was successfully implemented. In 2019, Tsinghua University initiated the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) with seven other world-renowned universities during the World Economic Forum in January, while the launch of the Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School was held in March. Up to this day, the university has signed university cooperation agreements with 285 universities and research institutes in 50 countries. In 2018, more than 16,000 faculty and students went abroad for visits and exchanges, and more than 3,700 international students from 128 countries were studying at the university.

Through more than one hundred years of development, as well as with its new emphasis on reform and innovation, Tsinghua University has bestowed upon itself a unique confidence and strength. A more confident Tsinghua is a more open Tsinghua. With a broader global vision, higher standpoint, and more effective actions, Tsinghua will advance its development as a world-class university with Chinese characteristics.

2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. This is the key year for securing a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, as well as achieving the goals set out during the country’s first one hundred years. Tsinghua University will unwaveringly follow its own development path, while striving to improve overall management of the university. Rooted in China whilst fostering an international perspective, Tsinghua will continue to grow and thrive.

The university anniversary is a truly special occasion for our Tsinghua community to celebrate and come together. I wish all Tsinghua students, faculty, staff and alumni at home and abroad good health. The 108th anniversary of Tsinghua awaits you. Welcome home.

The campus of Tsinghua University glows in April, the beautiful school river winding, willows billowing over green ripples, splendid flowers blooming revealing brilliant shades of purples and reds. Tsinghua University, which will celebrate its 108th birthday, presents a vibrant scene. On behalf of the university, I would like to extend my cordial greetings and sincere wishes to all students, faculty and staff, as well as alumni, at home and abroad, and at the same time expressing my heartfelt appreciation to those who have showed their concern and support towards the development of Tsinghua University over the years.

As Tsinghua University moves forward it never ceases to innovate, and its people always stay driven. In 2018, new progress has been made across the university. As the leading research institution, Tsinghua University has won 15 State Science and Technology Awards, including one State Natural Science Award first prize, two State Scientific and Technological Progress Award first prizes, and one State Scientific and Technological Progress Award (Innovation Team). Twelve Major Tsinghua Projects were approved by the National Social Science Fund of China, while a total of 142 individuals from the university were selected for prestigious programs, including the Thousand Talents Program, the Ten Thousand Talents

Program, and honorary titles of the Yangtze River Scholar, Outstanding Youth and Excellent Youth. Alongside this, three university faculty members won first prizes in the National University Young Teachers’ Teaching Competition, and the Tsinghua student supercomputing team won all three top international student cluster competitions, the second time to do so since 2015. In sports, the university won the Beijing University Students Track and Field Games championship in the group A men category, group A women category and team category – making Tsinghua the nine-time consecutive champion of the total score of team category. Moreover, the Tsinghua female basketball team successfully defended the national championship title in the CUBA finals and won the 3x3 FISU World University League – 2018 Finals.

Tsinghua University in its reform continues to showcase new achievements. Reform is the driving force of Tsinghua’s continuing development. As it develops, Tsinghua carries forward its strong cultural tradition, upholds its core values and stays committed to long-term, meaningful goals. The university also introduced the compulsory course of Writing and Communication, focusing on improving students’ abilities in writing and expression, communication and critical thinking. The Language Center of Tsinghua University was also established to improve students’ learning of foreign languages. Based on the successful implementation of the faculty reform, a new reform was initiated for staff with the aim of establishing a more professional administrative system. Furthermore, Tsinghua also continued to promote a more interdisciplinary research environment, and established the new Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Research Center. Tsinghua also initiated a new round of campus planning to create a more humanity-oriented, green, inclusive and smart campus.

A more open Tsinghua will embrace the world. The vision of a university determines the vision of the talents she trains. Tsinghua University is embracing the vision of being a global university, as well as promoting and representing the development of higher education in China. The university continues to further implement its global strategy, which strives to enhance the global competence of its students, conduct high-end research for the benefit of both China and the world, promote international exchanges and cooperation, and strengthen global impact. In 2018, the Tsinghua University Southeast Asia Center laid its foundation in Bali, Indonesia in October; the Asian University Alliance (AUA) initiated by Tsinghua University released its first research report – Asian Higher Education Outlook 2018 – in November; the Tsinghua University Latin America Center was established in Santiago, Chile in December; and the International Competence Initiative (also known as the 2020 Initiative)

President’s Message

A More Open and Confident Tsinghua

President of Tsinghua UniversityPresident of Tsinghua Alumni Association

April, 2019


WhyTsinghuaBeautiful CampusThe campus of Tsinghua University is situated in northwest Beijing on the site of the former imperial gardens of the Qing Dynasty, and is surrounded by a number of historical sites.

“The World’s Most Beautiful Campus”— Forbes Magazine


HistoryTsinghua University was established in 1911 under the name “Tsing Hua Imperial College,” initially as a preparatory school for students who would be sent by the Chinese government to study in the United States. The university section was founded in 1925 and undergraduates were then enrolled. The Academy of Chinese Learning was set up in the same year. The Graduate School was set up in the autumn of 1929 and several research institutes were formed in various departments.

During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Tsinghua University moved to Changsha in 1937 and merged with Peking University and Nankai University to form the National Changsha Temporary University. It moved to Kunming in 1938, and was renamed the National Southwest Associated University. When the war ended, Tsinghua returned to its original site at Tsinghua Garden in Beijing in 1946. By then, the university had five faculties – humanities, law, science, engineering, and agriculture – and a total of 26 departments. In 1952 Tsinghua became a polytechnic university after the national college reorganization policy was implemented.

Since 1978, Tsinghua has gradually expanded and established more departments in the sciences, economics, management, and the humanities. In 1985, the School of Continuing Education was established. The Central Academy of Arts and Design of China merged with Tsinghua in 1999. In the last decade, the university has made advances in the refinement of academic disciplines, faculty development and research. Tsinghua is now a comprehensive research university, with 20 schools and 59 departments covering disciplines in science, engineering, literature, art, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education, and medicine.

Why Tsinghua


A Global UniversityTsinghua has signed exchange agreements and established partnerships with 285 universities from 50 countries.

Tsinghua with DistinctionTsinghua scholars have won the Nobel Prize, the A.M.Turing Award, the Fields Medal, the Wolf Prize, the Crafoord Prize, and the Gregori Aminoff Prize. Among the current faculty, 167 distinguished professors were selected by the Ministry of Education for the “Cheung Kong Scholars Program”.

A Diverse Student BodyOver 3,700 international students from 128 countries are enrolled at Tsinghua University.

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22nd THE World University Rankings 2019

17th QS World University Rankings 2019

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Tsinghua University launched its global strategy in 2016. This comprehensive strategy reflects Tsinghua’s vision to become a leading global university. Guided by this strategy, Tsinghua aims to foster innovative talents with global competence, serve China and the world through research, and strengthen institutional competitiveness and global impact.

Since the formation of the global strategy, Tsinghua has established new global institutions dedicated to promoting international collaboration and providing students, faculty and staff with overseas opportunities to study, research and undertake internships. The year 2018 saw the opening of the Tsinghua University Latin America Center in Chile; the Tsinghua University Southeast Asia Center in Indonesia; and the China-Italy Design Innovation Hub in Italy. The year also marked the first anniversary of the founding of the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA). Initiated by Tsinghua, AUA brings together 15 prestigious universities in Asia to jointly address regional and global challenges.

In 2018, Tsinghua founded the Center for Global Competence Development (CGCD), which aims to provide guidance, support and resources for all Tsinghua students on global competence, all the while fostering a more international campus. Through exchange, field trips, summer programs and conferences, Tsinghua students continued to gain overseas experience, embarking on more than 8,500 trips abroad.

Alongside the global strategy is the 2020 initiative. Launched in 2017, it uses a problem-oriented approach to address outstanding issues in administration, teaching, providing of services, facilities management and campus infrastructure. More than 50 specific tasks have been laid out, with major improvements already made in on-campus accommodation, and medical, catering, and financial services.

Global Strategy


Why Tsinghua

Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center

China-Italy Design Innovation Hub

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School

Tsinghua University Latin America Center

China-Africa Leadership Development Institute


In 2015, Tsinghua University collaborated with the University of Washington to establish its first physical presence overseas: the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) Institute, in Seattle, U.S. The first education program is about Connected Devices where GIX students, after finishing their study at Seattle and Beijing, can earn both the UW degree of Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) and the Tsinghua degree of Master of Science in Engineering (Data Science and Information Technology) (MSE(DSIT)). Featuring model learning and real-world application, GIX is a center for innovation where students, scholars and entrepreneurs around the world interact in a project-based learning and research environment to develop leaders in innovation who work collaboratively to solve real challenges.

Supported by UNESCO, the institute was jointly established by the Institute of Education and the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Tsinghua University. China-Africa Leadership Development Institute (CALDI) is committed to training African officials, educating young Africans and human resource departments of Chinese companies in Africa, and supporting Chinese students’ internships in Africa. The CALDI will promote the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, provide strong support for the China-Africa comprehensive strategic partnership, to fulfill the needs of UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development.

Global Innovation Exchange Institute (GIX)

China-Africa Leadership Development Institute

Schwarzman CollegeDesigned to inspire the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars program was officially launched in April 2013 and Schwarzman College was formally established in October 2015. It adopts a unique teaching model that encourages collaboration between students and professors, promotes the cultivation of interdisciplinary thinking, and integrates academic and residential life.

The ideal of “taking roots in China and embracing the world” is fundamental to responding to today’s geopolitical landscape. The program integrates top educational resources from around the world, including teaching faculty made up of well-known professors and experts, and actively explores new ways to cultivate talent and mutual understanding. The courses focus on leadership, economics and business, public policy and international studies, and Chinese history and culture.

Each year, the program admits up to 200 scholars from around the world, among them 40% from the U.S., 20% from China and 40% from the rest of the world. Each scholar will receive a comprehensive scholarship.

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS) was launched in March of 2019. As Tsinghua University’s only other campus outside of Beijing, Tsinghua SIGS is a further expansion of the Tsinghua Graduate School at Shenzhen and the Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute. Tsinghua SIGS aims to bring together world-class faculty and students; tackle global challenges through cutting-edge research, international collaboration and industrial partnerships; and nurture the next generation of global leaders. In building an international, borderless entrepreneurial platform, Tsinghua SIGS is committed to promoting economic and social development in Shenzhen, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, and beyond.

Tsinghua SIGS will offer master’s and doctoral degree programs across seven interdisciplinary areas: energy and materials, information science and technology, precision medicine and public health, civil engineering and marine technology, future human habitats, environment and ecology, and innovation management. Supported by the Shenzhen Municipal Government, Tsinghua SIGS will carry on with Tsinghua's tradition of academic excellence in this vibrant and innovative city.

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School

Why Tsinghua


Initiated in 2017, the China-Italy Design Innovation Hub is a design and innovation platform co-established by Tsinghua University and the Politecnico di Milano. The Hub and the Tsinghua Arts and Design Institute in Milan (ADIM) were officially unveiled in Milan, Italy, in 2018. It is Tsinghua’s first teaching and research base established in Europe. The establishment of ADIM coincides with China's Belt and Road Initiative, Aiming at cultivating individuals who are innovative thinkers with a global perspective and a talent for art and design, ADIM boasts teaching faculty recruited directly from Tsinghua, the Politecnico di Milano, as well as talents from around the world, and strives to create a leading global teaching and research institution that is open, inclusive and innovative.

China-Italy Design Innovation Hub

The ground-breaking ceremony for the Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center (Tsinghua SEA) was held at Kura Kura Island in Bali, Indonesia in 2018. Being a key component of Tsinghua University’s Global Strategy that focuses on education and cultural exchange, Tsinghua SEA will emphasize talent training, academic exchange and cooperation in Southeast Asia and around the world. It will serve the needs of Indonesia and Southeast Asian countries in terms of human capital training in the face of Industry 4.0, and contribute to the Belt and Road Initiative and UN SDGs.

Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center

The Tsinghua University Latin America Center was established in Santiago, the capital of Chile in 2018. The Center will act as a contact and exchange base, with the mission of enhancing exchange and cooperation between China and Latin America, and developing global competency among the students of Tsinghua University. It will work closely with institutions in Chile, and further promote collaboration in science and culture. It will also contribute to the international influence and reputation of Tsinghua, as well as the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Tsinghua University Latin America Center

Why Tsinghua

Studying atTsinghua


Schools and DepartmentsSchool of Journalism and CommunicationSchool of LawSchool of Life SciencesSchool of MarxismSchool of Materials Science and Engineering

School of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Energy and Power EngineeringDepartment of Industrial EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Precision InstrumentFundamental Industrial Training CenterSchool of Vehicle and Mobility

School of MedicineDepartment of Basic Medical SciencesDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringSchool of Clinical MedicineResearch Center for Public Health

School of Pharmaceutical SciencesSchool of Public Policy and Management

School of SciencesDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of Earth System ScienceDepartment of Mathematical SciencesDepartment of Physics

School of Social SciencesDepartment of International RelationsDepartment of Political ScienceDepartment of PsychologyDepartment of SociologyInstitute of EconomicsInstitute of Science, Technology and Society

Academy of Arts & DesignDepartment of Art HistoryDepartment of Arts and CraftsDepartment of Ceramic DesignDepartment of Environmental Art DesignDepartment of Industrial DesignDepartment of Information Art & DesignDepartment of PaintingDepartment of SculptureDepartment of Textile and Fashion DesignDepartment of Visual Communication

Department of AstronomyDepartment of Chemical EngineeringDepartment of Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Engineering Physics

School of Aerospace EngineeringDepartment of Aeronautics & Astronautics EngineeringDepartment of Engineering Mechanics

School of ArchitectureDepartment of ArchitectureDepartment of Building Technology and ScienceDepartment of Landscape ArchitectureDepartment of Urban Planning

School of Civil EngineeringDepartment of Civil EngineeringDepartment of Construction ManagementDepartment of Hydraulic Engineering

School of Economics and ManagementDepartment of AccountingDepartment of EconomicsDepartment of FinanceDepartment of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and StrategyDepartment of Leadership and Organization ManagementDepartment of Management Science and EngineeringDepartment of Marketing

School of Environment Department of Environmental EngineeringDepartment of Environmental ScienceDepartment of Environmental Planning and Management

PBC School of FinanceSchool of HumanitiesDepartment of Chinese Language and LiteratureDepartment of Foreign Languages and LiteraturesDepartment of HistoryDepartment of the History of ScienceDepartment of Philosophy

School of Information Science and TechnologyDepartment of AutomationDepartment of Computer Science and TechnologyDepartment of Electronic EngineeringDepartment of Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics / Institute of MicroelectronicsInstitute for Network Sciences and CyberspaceSchool of SoftwareResearch Institute of Information Technology

Art Center Division of Sports Science and Physical EducationGlobal Innovation Exchange InstituteGraduate School at ShenzhenInstitute for Advanced StudyInstitute for Interdisciplinary Information SciencesInstitute of EducationInstitute of Nuclear and New Energy TechnologySchool of Continuing EducationSchwarzman CollegeXinya College

The undergraduate program at Tsinghua University was founded in 1925 and has to date granted over 120,000 bachelor’s degrees to qualifying undergraduate students. The educational philosophy of Tsinghua focuses on cultivating students’ critical thinking, ability to innovate, and promoting knowledge sharing. Tsinghua is committed to cultivating students with a sense of mission and in pursuit of excellence, to nurture an all-rounded character with innovative thinking abilities, a global perspective and a strong sense of social responsibility.

Presently, the university has 81 undergraduate majors covering sciences, engineering, literature, art, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education, and medicine, as well as 17 second-degree majors.

Undergraduate Education



Featuring a disciplined approach of self-development, dynamic adjustment and interdisciplinary integration, graduate education at Tsinghua dates back to the 1920s. From 1981, the university has awarded over 100,000 master’s and doctoral degrees. As the top research university in China, Tsinghua has made continuing efforts to improve the quality of its graduate education, with a special emphasis on an innovative spirit and research capabilities.

At present, over 80 doctoral programs and over 100 master’s programs are open to international students, up to 30 of which are offered in English, and about 50 programs are established in partnership with renowned overseas universities. Students in joint programs complete courses in two different universities, and usually write their theses under joint supervision.

Graduate Education

The School of Continuing Education of Tsinghua University is the first of its kind in continuing educational institutes in China. It is also the only Chinese-based UNESCO chair in Continuing Engineering Education. Through a fostering relationship and an open dialogue with the top international universities, the School of Continuing Education provides a high-level education based on an experienced international teaching faculty. Integrating the teaching strategies and skill sets of both East and West, the School instills students with a strong sense of global perspective and an open mind by providing the most up-to-date knowledge, and by preparing students with global competence.

The School offers three series of courses through its international education curriculum: international degree education, international management courses, and an international customized curriculum.

School of Continuing Education


Every summer, Tsinghua offers more than 10 international summer programs for students from across the world. Summer program courses range from subjects such as computer science, engineering, physics, green energy, law and economics. International students taking part in the summer programs can broaden their global perspective and come into direct contact with Chinese culture, society and technology.

International Summer Schools

Tsinghua is committed to equipping students with global competency - one important goal of Tsinghua’s global strategy. In 2018, with a mission to support global competence development for all students, and to facilitate this development as an integral component of undergraduate and graduate education, Tsinghua founded the Center for Global Competence Development (CGCD). The Center provides campus-wide transformative learning experiences with a global focus, leads cutting-edge research and development in the field of global education, facilitates cross-cultural engagement opportunities for all students and faculty members, and promotes a global competency-based cross-cultural understanding on campus and beyond. With guidance, support and resources provided by the Center, Tsinghua students are better equipped to become global leaders of tomorrow.

International Education

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The Tsinghua University Library was established in 1912, and is now composed of the Main Library and six branch libraries including the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, the Art Library, the Finance Library, the Law Library, the Economics & Management Library and the Architecture Library.

The Library system owns more than five million books and other printed material and has a comprehensive digital system to ensure convenient access to resources anytime, anywhere.

Library

Officially opened in 2016, the Tsinghua Art Museum is the largest university museum in China and has attracted more than one million visitors since its opening. The museum has over ten exhibition halls and hosts exhibits from China and across the world. Its comprehensive collection includes more than 13,000 art objects, including six major categories: painting and calligraphy, embroidery, porcelain, furniture, bronzeware and diverse artwork.

Art Museum



Research & InnovationWith the goal of leading global fundamental research, serving core national development needs, and connecting academic research with talent cultivation, Tsinghua University is dedicated to promoting scientific innovation and addressing global challenges.

In 2018, the faculty of Tsinghua University won 24 national awards, including one first prize of the State Natural Science Awards and three first prizes of the State Scientific and Technological Progress Awards. In addition, Tsinghua faculty won 38 prestigious international awards.

Recognition

Laboratories1 National Research Center

13 State Key Laboratories

11 National Engineering Laboratories

16 Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education

129 collaborative research centers

To promote cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research, Tsinghua University established seven interdisciplinary institutes in various areas, including unmanned systems, the internet of vehicles, flexible electronics, brain and intelligence, big data, and artificial intelligence.


At Tsinghua, all students, including undergraduates, have rich resources and opportunities to transform their research ideas into reality. The Tsinghua “TOP OPEN” undergraduate overseas academic research program enables students to contact overseas institutes independently, based on their own academic interests, to refine their research projects and to have the university fund their research. In 2018, 420 students visited 104 overseas research universities and institutes.

Research Education


Tsinghua is dedicated to comprehensively integrating innovation and entrepreneurship education into its talent training system. Tsinghua provides its students with an integrated education platform for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

•The Student Future Innovation Group inspires creativity: it encourages students to build teams across different disciplines and grades, and initiate their own innovation projects.

• The iCenter serves technological innovation: it is the largest campus “maker” space in the world.

• The chuangplus and x-lab support entrepreneurship: they help startups gain market resources, and help them seek professional guidance from off-campus tutors.

Innovation


Tsinghua University actively promotes the transformation of major scientific and technological achievements, while exploring different ways for research universities to support regional economies and technological innovations. By the end of 2018, Tsinghua University has signed cooperation agreements with 32 provinces and 143 cities, establishing local research institutions with regional governments, which include:

Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen Beijing Tsinghua Industrial R&D Institute Institute of Tsinghua University, Hebei Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Zhejiang Cross-strait Tsinghua Research InstituteResearch Institute of Tsinghua, Pearl River Delta

Outreach

Tsinghua Holding Co., Ltd, was established in 2003 as the main platform for Tsinghua University to serve society. Based on Tsinghua’s scientific research capability and talent pool, Tsinghua Holdings is characterized by the integrated development of production, teaching and research, promoting the industrialization of technological achievements and cultivating innovative talents. By the end of 2018, Tsinghua Holdings has industrialized 56 major national sci-tech projects and achieved 62 major technological breakthroughs. Being an important endeavor of Tsinghua Holdings to boost the development of innovation and start-ups, Tsinghua University Science Park (TusPark) was established in 1994. Located in the southeast quarter of the Tsinghua campus, it has developed at a rapid pace and is one of the best science parks in China. Since its opening, more than 1,500 enterprises and organizations have joined the park.

Tsinghua Holdings

Established in 1980, the Tsinghua University Press is a first-class national publisher and a leader in China’s academic and the higher education publishing industry. It publishes about 3,000 new titles in print and digital format every year and dozens of Chinese and English journals. It enjoys high prestige both in China and around the world through close collaboration with hundreds of renowned publishers, such as Pearson, McGraw-Hill, Springer Nature, Elsevier, John Wiley & Sons, and Taylor & Francis.

Tsinghua University Press

Regional Cooperation



The motto “Without sports, there is no Tsinghua“ reflects the exceptional athletic tradition at Tsinghua.

The university established its first sports team in 1912. In 2018, Tsinghua had more than 1,040 student athletes in 48 different sports teams, and won 168 medals in international and domestic events. There are also more than 40 students’ sports clubs. So far, seven Tsinghua students have participated in the Olympic Games.

The Department of Sports Science and Physical Education provides nearly 50 different sports courses for students. In addition, the Ma Yuehan Cup, named after Ma Yuehan - a renowned Tsinghua professor in Sports Science, is a highlight in the annual Tsinghua sports calendar. It is comprised of 40 sports, with more than 10,000 students and faculty participants.

Sports

Student LifeStudent life at Tsinghua extends far beyond academic courses. The university offers a vast arrary of clubs and societies, as well as sports and performing arts activities to foster students’ all-round personal development.


The performing arts constitute another important aspect of student life at Tsinghua. The Center for Arts Education was established in 1993 and currently offers more than 130 performing arts courses for all students of the University.

Among the performing arts groups on campus, the Art Troupe is the most well-respected and renowned. It consists of 12 groups, including the Symphony Orchestra, Military Music Band, Chinese Orchestra, and the Choir. The Troupe has more than 1,300 student members, including international students.

The Tsinghua Singing Competition, held annually in December is a very popular event among students across campus. The New Year Gala Night, organized by the International Students & Scholars Center, is a much-awaited annual event to celebrate the New Year, with performances by Chinese and international students.

Performing Arts

Student Life


At Tsinghua, students can choose from more than 270 clubs and societies covering six main areas: sport, culture, arts, innovation, personal development, and social service.

Clubs & Societies

Student Life

Engaging with society has been an important tradition in Tsinghua education. During the 2018 summer break, Tsinghua had a total of 1,106 teams participating in various social practice activities across China and in 36 other countries and regions.

One of the social practice activities offered is carried out in rural areas of China and has seen over 3,800 students and faculty from China and abroad volunteer in impoverished regions across China.

Social Engagement & Service


The International Students & Scholars Center established in 2016, provides international students and scholars with professionalized service for life and study matters at Tsinghua, covering visas, insurance, scholarships, study support, counselling services, internships and employment, alumni, accommodation, regulations and policies, and cultural exchange. By bringing together resources, holding cultural immersion activities, and supporting international student and scholar clubs and societies, the Center aims to foster an enriching campus environment for international students and scholars at Tsinghua, and develop their cross-cultural understanding and global competence.

International Students & Scholars CenterLife is very convenient and enjoyable on the Tsinghua campus. The campus’ dozens of large canteens provide the Tsinghua community with an array of different cuisines. The dormitory area is well equipped with facilities, including sports fields, supermarkets and coffee shops. Across the campus you can find all services for your daily needs, including banks and the hospital. Among its many sporting facilities, Tsinghua has an Olympic standard swimming pool.

Living on Campus

Student Life


Tsinghua University alumni are strong performers across a range of different industries and sectors. They have endeavored to make significant contributions to China’s economy, culture, science and technology. With the Belt and Road Initiative, Tsinghua alumni are playing a more important role in global development.

Outstanding alumni include the Nobel Prize winners Yang Chen-Ning and Tsung-Dao Lee; statesmen such as President Xi Jinping, former President Hu Jintao, former Premier Zhu Rongji, and former Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Wu Bangguo; as well as many well-renowned scientists and entrepreneurs.

Outstanding Alumni

Tsinghua Alumni Association was founded in June 1913. Currently, it has 90 branch associations in China and 53 branch associations in different countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Tsinghua Alumni Association

Tsinghua Alumni


Applying toTsinghua

For Undergraduate Programs

For Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs offered in Chinese

Graduate Programs offered in English

1st Round Mid October 2019 – Mid December 2019

2nd Round Early January 2020 – Early March 2020

The application schedule is specified by individual programs

Application term

1st Round

2nd Round

3rd Round

Application period

Late August - Mid October 2019

Mid October - Late November 2019

Early December 2019 - Early January 2020

( Design/Fine Arts programs in Arts Division are open ONLY in this round )

Tsinghua’s comprehensive admissions process aims to recruit the most talented students. The admissions decision is based on a detailed evaluation including academic performance, language ability, interview performance and other supporting materials.


Tsinghua University has a diversified scholarship system offering full or partial funding for undergraduate, graduate, and visiting students. The system consists of a variety of scholarships, such as Chinese Government Scholarships, university-level scholarships, department-level scholarships, and scholarships from enterprises or institutions. The application dates for each scholarship are determined separately, and students have various ways to apply for them.

Scholarships for International Students

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