Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University

Brief Description

Tsinghua University, founded in 1911, is located in Beijing, the capital of China. It is a well-known institution of higher learning for the cultivation of high-level talents and advanced scientific research in China. Tsinghua University enjoys a high reputation for its strong scientific and educational strength, ranking in the top positions in various world university rankings. It ranks 6th in the "QS 2022 Graduate Employability Rankings", 12th in the "THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024" and 20th in the "QS World University Rankings 2025".

Tsinghua University is a comprehensive and research-oriented university, with disciplines in science, engineering, literature, art, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education and medicine. In the 2025 U.S. News university subject rankings, Tsinghua University ranks 1st globally in engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, artificial intelligence, materials science, energy and fuels, environment/ecology and environmental/engineering. It also ranks 2nd globally in green and sustainable science and technology, electrical and electronic engineering, and 3rd in condensed matter physics, nanoscience and nanotechnology, and physical chemistry. At the same time, Tsinghua University has also developed a number of advantageous disciplines and distinctive majors in the fields of art, humanities, and social sciences. At the same time, Tsinghua has also formed a number of dominant disciplines and characteristic majors in the field of arts and humanities and social sciences. Welcome excellent international students to apply for our school!

Campuses and Locations

Main Campus: Haidian District, Beijing, P.R. China
Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School: Xili District, Shenzhen, P.R. China

Number of Academic Staff

3,641

Library Collections

5,484.6 thousand print books and journals, 6,968.4 thousand e-Books, 171.6 thousand e-subscriptions, 913 databases



  • Undergraduate Programs

    Number of Registered Students (Both Domestic and International)

    16,287

    Academic Programs Open for International Students

    https://international.join-tsinghua.edu.cn/Divisions1.htm

    Application Fee

    800 CNY (~124 USD)

    Application Period

    1.First Round Application and Admission

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

    Online application (Beijing Time):

    8:00 AM September 30, 2024—5:00 PM November 15, 2024

    The First Round result will be issued by:

    Late December, 2024


    2.Second Round Application and Admission

    Online application (Beijing Time):

    8:00 AM November 16, 2024—5:00 PM December 27, 2024

    The Second Round result will be issued by:

    Late February, 2025


    3.Third Round Application and Admission

    Online application (Beijing Time):

    8:00 AM December 28, 2024—5:00 PM February 28, 2025

    The Third Round result will be issued by:

    April, 2025

    Tuition for International Students

    1. Fee

    26,000-40,000 CNY (~4,042-6,219 USD) / year
    Arts and Social Sciences: 26,000 CNY (~4,042 USD) / year
    Science and Engineering: 30,000 CNY (~4,664 USD) / year
    Academy of Arts and Design: 40,000 CNY (~6,219 USD) / year
    Economics, Finance and Management: 26,000 CNY (~4,042 USD) / year

    http://international.join-tsinghua.edu.cn/Admission1/Fees.htm


    2. Payment Period

    Per Semester

    Financial Aid

    1. Chinese Government Scholarship
    The scholarship application should be directed to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. The application time is usually from November to April (varied from country to country). Please find out the application information of your country in advance. Please refer to the official website of the Scholarship Council of China (Study Abroad in China: http://campuschina.org/ ).


    2. Beijing Government Scholarship
    The outstanding international undergraduate freshmen can apply for tuition scholarship (full/half/partial) for the first academic year. Applicants can apply through the Online Application System. The scholarship for the second, third, and fourth academic years can also be applied during the study in Tsinghua University.

    http://international.join-tsinghua.edu.cn/Admission1/Freshmen_Scholarships1.htm

    On-Campus Accommodation

    1. Provided or Not
     By reservation. First come, first served.


    2. Room Types

    1. Single rooms (private bedroom and bathroom)
    2. AB rooms (private bedroom, shared bathroom)
    3. Double rooms (two beds in one room, shared bathroom on each floor)


    3. Fees
    ≈400 USD / Month

    Meal Expenses at Campus Canteens

    ≈6 USD / Day (3 meals)

    Campus Life Guide

    http://international.join-tsinghua.edu.cn/Discover_Tsinghua1/Campus_Life.htm

    Contact  

    Title: Admissions Officer of Undergraduate Admissions Office

    Telephone: (86)-10-62783100 

    Email: admissions@tsinghua.edu.cn

    Website: http://international.join-tsinghua.edu.cn/index.htm



  • Postgraduate Programs

    Number of Registered Students (Both Domestic and International)

    37,015

    Academic Programs Open for International Students

    https://yz.tsinghua.edu.cn/en

    Application Fee

    800 CNY (~124 USD)

    Application Period

    The application period is generally from September to February of the following year, but the deadline and application batches vary among different departments and schools. Please refer to the "Remarks of Application" in the Catalog for the specified deadline and application arrangements of each department or school or program.

    ☆The winter break of THU will be from Jan 16,2025 to Feb 12,2025. The application system will still be available during the winter break, but online verification might be delayed due to the vacation. Applicants are therefore recommended to complete their application at least two or three weeks in advance.

    Tuition for International Students

    1. Fee

    For programs charged by year: 28,000~60,000 CNY (~4,353-9,329 USD) / year
    Tuition for some programs is calculated on a program-wide basis: 78,000~680,000 CNY (~12,127-105,724 USD) / full program

    https://yzbm.tsinghua.edu.cn/publish/s05/s0501/detail/d498bd76-37bd-48a2-b666-b72ca8832326


    2. Payment Period

    Per year

    Financial Aid

    At present, Tsinghua University mainly provides the following scholarships for outstanding prospective full-time international graduate students.

    Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS): The Full CGS usually covers tuition, stipend, on-campus accommodation (or accommodation subsidy), and medical insurance. The Partial CGS includes one or a few items in the Full CGS. Annual Review is strictly required for all CGS holders.

    Tuition Scholarship: For example, the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students, covers full or partial tuition fee with a duration of one academic year. Applicants may apply for Tuition Scholarships annually (competitive).

    For further information about scholarships, please refer to Scholarships for Prospective Full-time International Graduate Students at Tsinghua University.

    https://yz.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/Financial_Aid/Financial_Aid_System.htm

    On-Campus Accommodation

    1. Provided or Not
    By reservation. First come, first served.


    2. Room Types

    Due to limited accommodation on campus, dormitory application must be made online on a first come first served basis. On-campus dormitories can only be reserved for full-time international students who successfully apply for rooms online. Those who fail to make it need to find off-campus accommodation by themselves.

    Detailed information regarding THU life, accommodation, student activities, visas and other useful information, is available on the International Students & Scholars Center website：http://is.tsinghua.edu.cn


    3. Fees
    ≈400 USD / Month

    Meal Expenses at Campus Canteens

    ≈6 USD / Day (3 meals)

    Campus Life Guide

    http://international.join-tsinghua.edu.cn/Discover_Tsinghua1/Campus_Life.htm

    Contact

    Contact Person: Ms. Pan

    Title: Admissions Officer of Graduate Admissions Office

    Telephone: (86)-10-62781380  

    Email: grad@tsinghua.edu.cn

    Website: http://gradadmission.tsinghua.edu.cn/



  • Short-term Programs