Tsinghua University – All you need to know

Table of Contents:

• Tsinghua University- An overview
• Tsinghua University History
• Tsinghua University admission
• Tsinghua University application deadline
• How to get into Tsinghua University
• Tsinghua University acceptance rate
• Tsinghua University tuition fees
• Tsinghua University majors
• Tsinghua University ranking
• Tsinghua University programs
• Tsinghua University courses
• Tsinghua University online courses
• Tsinghua University Notable alumni
• Tsinghua University scholarship
• Conclusion

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Tsinghua University- An overview

Tsinghua University, located in northwest Beijing, China, is a public institution dating back to 1911. The primary language of instruction is Chinese, although there are some graduate programs offered in English. For example, the university has masters programs taught in English in Chinese politics, foreign policy and international relations; Mechanical Engineering; and global commercial journalism, among others. Tuition fees vary according to the study program and the language of instruction. The international students of the university come from more than 100 countries, and the majority come from Asia.  In a recent year, 41 percent of the university’s non-Chinese students were university students, 29 percent were studying for a master’s degree, 9 percent were doctoral students and the rest were participating in short-term programs. Tsinghua University housing is available for undergraduate and graduate students.

The university comprises numerous schools and departments, which offer programs in a variety of disciplines: science, engineering, literature, arts, history, philosophy, economics, administration, law, education and medicine.  In total, there are over 70 degree programs available for undergraduate students at Tsinghua University, as well as many more master’s and doctoral programs.  The university has more than 300 research institutions.  Among the university’s research laboratories are the Tsinghua National Laboratory for Information Science and Technology, the State Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments and the National Engineering Laboratory for Digital Television.  Tsinghua students have about 200 groups of students in which they can participate, such as the Zijing Volunteer Service and the Student Performing Arts Club.

Tsinghua University History

Ching Hue University was established in Beijing, during a tumultuous period of national turmoil and conflicts with foreign powers that culminated in the Boxer Rebellion, an anti-imperialist uprising against foreign influence in China.  After the suppression of the revolt by a foreign alliance that included the United States, the ruling Qing dynasty had to pay compensation to the members of the alliance.  The Secretary of State of the United States, John Hay, suggested that the compensation of the boxer of US $ 30 million assigned to the United States was excessive.  After much negotiation with the Qing ambassador, Liang Cheng, the president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, obtained the approval of the United States Congress in 1909 to reduce the compensation payment by US $ 10.8 million, with the condition of  that the funds would be used as scholarships for Chinese students to study in the United States.

Using this fund, Tsinghua College was established in Beijing, on April 29, 1911, on the site of an old royal garden to serve as a preparatory school for students that the government planned to send to the United States. Members of the science faculty were recruited by the YMCA of the United States, and their graduates transferred directly to American schools as third-year students after graduation.  Tsinghua’s motto, Self-discipline and social commitment, was derived from a 1914 speech by the prominent scholar and faculty member Liang Qichao, in which he quoted the I Ching to describe a notion of the ideal knight.

In 1925, the school established its own four-year undergraduate program and began a research institute on Chinese studies.  In 1928, Tsinghua changed its name to Tsing Hua National University (NTHU).

During the Second Sino-Japanese War, many Chinese universities were forced to evacuate their campuses to avoid the Japanese invasion.  In 1937, Tsinghua University, together with neighboring Peking University and Nankai University, merged to form the Changsha Temporary University in Changsha, which later became the National Associated University of the Southwest in Kunming, Yunnan Province  .  With the surrender of the Japanese occupation forces at the end of World War II, Tsinghua University resumed operations in Beijing.

After the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, China experienced a communist revolution that led to the creation of the People’s Republic of China.  The president of Tsinghua University, Mei Yiqi, along with many professors, fled to Taiwan with the nationalist government in retreat.  They established the Tsing Hua National Nuclear Technology Institute in 1955, which later became the Tsing Hua National University in Taiwan, an independent and distinct institution of Tsinghua University.

  In 1952, the Communist Party of China regrouped the country’s higher education institutions in an attempt to build a Soviet-style system where each institution specialized in a particular field of study, such as social sciences or natural sciences.  Tsinghua University was rationalized in a polytechnic institute with a focus on engineering and natural sciences.

From 1966 to 1976, China experienced great socio-political turmoil and instability during the Cultural Revolution.  Many university students left the classrooms in Tsinghua and other institutions, and some joined the Red Guards, which resulted in the complete closure of the university as teachers were persecuted or failed to teach.  It was not until 1978, after the Cultural Revolution ended, that the university began to receive students and resurface as a force in Chinese politics and society.

In the 1980s, Tsinghua evolved beyond the polytechnic model and incorporated a multidisciplinary system that emphasizes collaboration between different schools within the wider university environment.  Under this system, several schools have been reinstated, including the Tsinghua Law School, the Faculty of Economics and Administration, the Faculty of Sciences, the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Policies  Public and Administration and the Academy of Arts and Design.

In 1996, the School of Economics and Administration established a partnership with the Sloan School of Administration at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  A year later, Tsinghua and MIT started the MBA program known as Tsinghua-MIT Global MBA.

 In 1997, Tsinghua became the first Chinese university to offer a Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) program in American law, through a cooperative venture with the Beasley Law School of Temple University.

Since it resumed operations in 1978, Tsinghua University has been re-established among the most elite Chinese universities.  He is affiliated with the C9 League and has been selected to participate in the Double First Class University Plan.  Most national and international university classifications constantly place Tsinghua among the best universities in Greater China, Asia and the world.

Tsinghua students include the current Secretary General of the Chinese Communist Party and Supreme Leader of China, Xi Jinping ’79, who graduated with a degree in chemical engineering, along with the CPC Secretary General and former Supreme Leader of China Hu Jintao ‘  64, who graduated with a degree in hydraulic engineering.  In addition to his powerful alumni, Tsinghua has the reputation of being the host of prominent guest speakers worldwide, with international leaders Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Henry Kissinger, Carlos Ghosn and Henry Paulson who gave lectures to the university community.

As of 2018, Tsinghua University consists of 20 schools and 58 university departments, 41 research institutes, 35 research centers and 167 laboratories, including 15 key national laboratories.  In September 2006, the Peking Union Medical College, a renowned medical school, was renamed “Peking Union Medical College, Tsinghua University”, although this and Tsinghua University are technically separate institutions.  The university operates the Tsinghua University Press, which publishes academic journals, textbooks and other academic papers.

Through its constituent colleges, graduate and professional schools, and other institutes, Tsinghua University offers 51 degree programs, 139 master’s programs and 107 doctoral programs.  The university has constantly sought innovation in undergraduate and postgraduate education through partnerships with foreign universities and the creation of new universities and high-profile scholarship programs.

In 2014, Tsinghua established Xinya College, a residential liberal arts college, as a pilot project to reform university education at the university.  Following the model of the universities of the United States and Europe, Xinya combines general and professional education in a tradition of liberal arts, with a basic curriculum of Chinese and Western literature and civilization studies and mandatory courses in physical education and languages  foreign.  In addition, while the majority of Tsinghua university students must choose a specific specialty upon entry, Xinya students declare their specializations at the end of the first year, allowing them to explore several different fields of study.

Tsinghua University is also aggressively seeking greater recognition on the global stage by attracting and financing talented international graduate students.  Established in 2013 with an endowment of US $ 300 million and modeled after the Rhodes Scholarship, the Schwarzman Scholars program annually selects and finances 200 academics enrolled in one-year master’s programs in Public Policy, International Relations, Engineering, Economics and Business  .  These academics reside on the university campus of Schwarzman College, a residential college built specifically for the program.

In 2016, Tsinghua’s expenses were RMB 13.7 billion (US $ 3.57 billion in purchasing power parity), the largest budget of any university in China.

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Research at Tsinghua University

Research in the Department of Precision Instruments is divided into four main parts, led by its four research institutes: the Optoelectronic Engineering Institute, the Institute of Instrument Science and Technology, the Engineering Research Center for Navigation Technology and the Center for Photonics and electronics. At the same time, the Department of Precision Instruments has three key laboratories: the State Laboratory of Tribology, the State Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, and the Key Laboratory of High Precision Inertia Instruments and Systems. It also has two national engineering research centers, which are the National Optical Disc Engineering Research Center and the CIMS National Engineering Research Center.

Tsinghua University admission

Admission to Tsinghua for undergraduate and graduate schools is extremely competitive.  Undergraduate admissions for domestic students are decided through gaokao, the Chinese national university entrance exam, which allows students to include Tsinghua University among their preferred university options.  While the selectivity varies by province, the large number of high school students who apply for college each year has resulted in general acceptance rates well below 0.1% of all examined

Tsinghua University requires a very high enrollment rate for accepted university students.  According to a 2008 report, 215 of the 300 students who ranked in the top 10 in the 30 provinces and regions evaluated chose Tsinghua as their first choice school, and 21 of the 30 best scores in each province and region chose the university  .

Admission to Tsinghua graduate schools is also very competitive.  Only about 16% of MBA applicants are admitted each year.

•                    Undergraduate

Top-tier university in China setting the standard in Engineering, excelling in Humanities and Science, leading the nation in interdisciplinary education

•                    Graduate

Comprehensive research university with regular and international programs specially catered for Chinese and overseas students since 1920s

•                    International Students

One of the first institutions to accept international students nationwide, boasting of over 30,000 international students having studied in one of the many programs

•                    Non-Degree Programs

From visiting or exchange students to Chinese language programs or continuing education, Tsinghua’s long list of non-degree programs fit everyone’s needs

•                    Summer Programs

Not sure what to do over summer? Attend one of the university’s programs including China Environment, China Finance, PhD Camp and more!

•                    Continuing Education

With programs designed for all ranges of students, continuing education at Tsinghua can expand knowledge and help specialize in certain subjects

Link to office Tsinghua University Admissions – Visit Page Here

Tsinghua University application deadline

•                    First Round Application and Admission

Online application: From August to October, every year.

•                    Second Round Application and Admission

Online application: from October to November 30

•                    Third Round Application and Admission 

Online application: from December 1 to early January yearly.

How to get into Tsinghua University

China Admissions is always a straightforward one  – Here’s how you can apply:

• Choose the program(s) you want to apply to
• Complete the application form and upload your documents (about 12 minutes)
• Pay the application fee
• Review and submit your application
• We will update you on your status regularly
• Admissions notice sent to you by email and post
• Apply for your visa
• Confirm your place and book your flight and accommodation to come to China!

Follow this Link to get started with the application process – See Link Here

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Tsinghua University acceptance rate

The main admission test with which students participate to join Tsinghua is the Gao Kao or the Chinese National College Entrance Exam. Through the national exam, students can list Tsinghua University as their choice. At this time, the university is home to more than 36,000 students, of which 15,000 are under the undergraduate program and about 19,000 are under the graduate program.  Keep in mind that if you are an international student, you don’t have to take Gao Kao, but you should take alternatives like SAT / ACT / IELTS / TOEFL.

Due to the large number of student applicants each year, Tsinghua University has one of the lowest undergraduate acceptance rates in all Chinese universities with only a successful acceptance rate of less than 2% for Chinese. Approximately 200 of the 300 students who ranked in the top 10 in 30 provinces end up choosing Tsinghua University as their preferred university.  With this competitive number, it is not surprising that TU has a meticulous admission process.  Admission to the graduate program is also quite competitive with an average annual acceptance rate of 16%.

However, the acceptance rate of international students is much higher, and it is estimated that more than 28% of all international students requesting admission are accepted.  This is much better than a 2% acceptance rate for the Chinese.

If you are looking for a higher university to enroll, whether for a university or postgraduate degree, Tsinghua University is, in fact, a very good option.  However, keep in mind that the competition is quite intense with many more applicants waiting for success.  Therefore, getting good grades on college entrance exams will be your first step in obtaining a successful application.

Tsinghua University tuition fees

Tuition Fee

Non-degree	RMB 4,000 to RMB 12,800
Bachelor	RMB 24,000 to RMB 40,000 Per Year
Master	RMB 30,000 to RMB 238,000 Per Year
Master	RMB 30,000 to RMB 238,000 Per Year
Doctoral	RMB 40,000 Per Year

Accommodation Fee

Rooms
Double Room	RMB 40 to RMB 80
Single Room	RMB 80

Other Fees

Service Fee	USD 150
Living Expense	RMB 2,200 to RMB 2,800 Per Month

Tsinghua University ranking

Tsinghua University ranks as the 1^st University in China and the 5^th University in the world. Below are the ranks of this university according to subjects offered by the institution.

	Score	Rank
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Accounting and Finance	82.3	=27
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Architecture	85.4	10
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Art & Design	79.2	18
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Biological Sciences	82.9	36
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Business & Management Studies	79.4	39
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Chemistry	87.4	=18
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Communication and Media Studies		51-100
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Computer Science and Information Systems	84.5	=15
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Earth and Marine Sciences		51-100
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Economics and Econometrics	79.5	=31
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Education and Training		151-200
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Engineering – Chemical	88.1	11
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Engineering – Civil and Structural	90.7	9
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Engineering – Electrical and Electronic	89.3	12
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Engineering – Mechanical	87.6	14
University Subject Rankings 2019 – English Language and Literature		51-100
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Environmental Studies	91.1	13
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Geography	76.6	45
University Subject Rankings 2019 – History		51-100
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Law and Legal Studies	79.9	28
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Linguistics		51-100
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Mathematics	84.8	25
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Medicine		101-150
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Materials Sciences	90.2	12
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Modern Languages	79.8	=48
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Pharmacy & Pharmacology		51-100
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Philosophy		101-150
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Physics & Astronomy	86.9	18
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Politics	78.3	30
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Psychology		151-200
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Social Policy & Administration	72.8	30
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Sociology		51-100
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Statistics and Operational Research	86.9	19
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Arts and Humanities	77.8	63
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Engineering and Technology	92.3	10
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Life Sciences and Medicine	73.2	=136
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Natural Sciences	88.4	19
University Subject Rankings 2019 – Social Sciences and Management	81.3	35

Tsinghua University programs/Majors

Note:

1. The course information provided herein may be subject to change before course registration.
2. The program of a department/school are preferentially open to the exchange students of the department/school.
3. The graduate programs in the School of Economics and Management are open only to the exchange students majored in Economics.
4. The Elementary Chinese programmes in ICLCC are preferentially open to the university-level exchange students.

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Here are the majors:

• Architecture, School
• Automation Department
•  Automotive Engineering Department
•  Chemical Engineering, Department
• Civil Engineering, Department
• Computer Science and Technology, Department
•  Economics and Management School
•  Electronic Engineering Department
• Engineering Physics Department
• Environment, School
• Hydraulic Engineering Department
• Industrial Engineering Department
•  Interdisciplinary Information Sciences, Institute
• International Chinese Language and Culture
• Journalism and Communication, School
• Law School
• Life Sciences School
•  Materials Science and Engineering School
• Mechanical Engineering Department
• Medicine School
•  Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics Department
• Physics Department
• Public Policy and Management School
•  Social Sciences School

Tsinghua University courses

Here is a list of courses obtainable at Tsinghua University:

• Arts & humanities
• History, Philosophy & Theology
• Languages, Literature & Linguistics
• Architecture
• Art, Performing Arts & Design
• Business & economics
• Economics & Econometrics
• Accounting & Finance
• Business & Management
• Law
• Law
• Social sciences
• Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
• Sociology
• Communication & Media Studies
• Education
• Education
• Psychology
• Psychology
• Life sciences
• Sport ScienceBiological Sciences
• Physical sciences
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Physics & Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
• Engineering & technology
• Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• General Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer science
• Computer Science
• Clinical, pre-clinical & health
• Medicine & Dentistry

Tsinghua University online courses

Tsinghua University is a research university located in Beijing, China, and one of the nine members in the C9 League. Thrschool offer a variety of online courses for students around the world to study at the comfort of their homes. Here is a link that will take you to where to find all the Tsinghua University online courses: See Link Here

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Tsinghua University Notable alumni

List Rules: People on this list must have gone to Tsinghua University and be of some renown.

Prominent graduates from Tsinghua University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more.

1. Wen Yiduo

Wen Yiduo (24 November 1899 – 15 July 1946) was a prominent Chinese poet and scholar.

2. John K. Fairbank

Historian

John King Fairbank (May 24, 1907 – September 14, 1991), was a prominent American historian of China.

3. Hu Jintao

Politician, Engineer

Hu Jintao (; Chinese: 胡锦涛; pinyin: HúJǐntāo; Mandarin: [xǔtɕìn.tʰáu]; born 21 December 1942)

4. Xi Jinping

Chemical engineer, Politician

Xi Jinping (; Chinese: 习近平; Mandarin pronunciation: [ɕǐtɕîn.pʰǐŋ]; born 15 June 1953)

5. Li Xiaolin

Businessperson

Li Xiaolin (Chinese: 李小琳; born June 1961) is a Chinese businesswoman.

6. Shiing-ShenChern

Mathematician, Scientist

Shiing-ShenChern (; Chinese: 陳省身; pinyin: ChénXǐngshēn, Mandarin: [tʂʰən.ɕiŋ.ʂən]

7. Chen-Ning Yang

Physicist, Scientist

Yang Chen-Ning or Yang Zhenning (Chinese: 杨振宁; born October 1, 1922) is a Chinese theoretical physicist.

8. Zhu Rongji

Politician, Electrical engineer

Zhu Rongji (Chinese: 朱镕基; IPA: [ʈʂúɻʊ̌ŋ.tɕí]; born 23 October 1928) is a retired Chinese politician.

9. Min Chueh Chang

Scientist

Min Chueh Chang (simplified Chinese: 张明觉; traditional Chinese: 張明覺; pinyin: ZhāngMíngjué.

10. QianZhongshu

Novelist

QianZhongshu (November 21, 1910 – December 19, 1998) was a Chinese literary scholar and writer, known for his wit.

11. Chih-Kung Jen

Physicist, Scientist

Chih-Kung Jen (Chinese: 任之恭; pinyin: RénZhīgōng; August 15 or October 2, 1906 – November 19, 1995)

12. Kristie Lu Stout

Journalist

Kristie Lu Stout (simplified Chinese: 鲁可蒂; traditional Chinese: 魯可蒂; pinyin: LǔKědì, born December 7, 1974)

13. Huang Ju

Huang Ju (28 September 1938 – 2 June 2007) was a Chinese politician and a high-ranking leader in the Communist Party.

14. Liu Yongqing

Liu Yongqing (born 3 October 1940), is the wife of Hu Jintao, the former General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.

15. Sun Li-jen

Politician

Sun Li-jen (traditional Chinese: 孫立人; simplified Chinese: 孙立人; pinyin: SūnLìrén)

16. Li Fang-Kuei

Li Fang-Kuei (20 August 1902 – 21 August 1987) was a Chinese linguist, known for his studies of the varieties of Chinese.

17. Hsiao-LanKuo

Hsiao-LanKuo (GuoXiaolan; 1915–2006) was a Chinese-American mathematician, meteorologist.

18. Qingyun Ma

Qingyun Ma is a Chinese architect. Born in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Ma received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

19. Zhang Yuzhe

Astronomer

Zhang Yuzhe (Chinese: 张钰哲; 16 February 1902 – 21 July 1986), also known as Yu-Che Chang, was a Chinese astronomer.

20. Sun Yu

Screenwriter, Film Director

Sun Yu (March 21, 1900 – July 11, 1990) was a major leftist film director active in the 1930s in Shanghai.

21. Wang Ganchang

Physicist

Wang Ganchang (Chinese: 王淦昌; pinyin: WángGànchāng; Wade–Giles: Wang Kan-ch’ang.

22. Hao Wang

Mathematician, Scientist

Hao Wang (Chinese: 王浩; pinyin: WángHào; 20 May 1921 – 13 May 1995)

Tsinghua University scholarships

Tsinghua University Scholarships (Undergraduate)

There are many scholarships available for international students at the undergraduate level. Some of the scholarships that cover the total cost or full tuition are the Chinese government scholarships and the Beijing government scholarship. See the Scholarships page for more information on these scholarships!

Tsinghua University Scholarships (Graduate)

Like undergraduate scholarships, there are many graduate scholarships that are offered at Tsinghua University in China. As a graduate student, you can receive Chinese Government, Beijing Government, and tuition scholarships for doctoral students. Visit the scholarships page above for details.

Visit Official Scholarship Page

Conclusion

As an international student, this article suggests you consider attending this institution. The Tsinghua university comprises numerous schools and departments, which offer programs in a variety of disciplines: science, engineering, literature, arts, history, philosophy, economics, administration, law, education and medicine. 

In total, there are over 70 degree programs available for undergraduate students at Tsinghua University, as well as many more master’s and doctoral programs.  The university has more than 300 research institutions.  Among the university’s research laboratories are the Tsinghua National Laboratory for Information Science and Technology, the State Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments and the National Engineering Laboratory for Digital Television.  Tsinghua students have about 200 groups of students in which they can participate, such as the Zijing Volunteer Service and the Student Performing Arts Club. 

The school gives financial aids. There are many scholarships available for international students at the undergraduate level. Some of the scholarships that cover the total cost or full tuition are the Chinese government scholarships and the Beijing government scholarship.

For more information about the Tsinghua University visit the official Website below.     

Official Website