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Tsinghua University

Beijing, CN · Ranking #1

Tsinghua University (清华大学), founded in 1911 in Beijing, is one of China’s top research universities. The campus is in Haidian, on the site of former Qing imperial gardens. It has 20 schools and 59 departments covering science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, economics, management, and art. Motto: “Self-Discipline and Social Commitment.” Strong in engineering, computer science, and materials science; many programmes in English. Over 60,000 students; Career Center; employment rate over 97%; many graduates at key state and private employers. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) and other aid for international students.

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Tsinghua University

About the university

Tsinghua University (清华大学), founded in 1911 in Beijing, is one of China’s top research universities. The campus is in Haidian, on the site of former Qing imperial gardens. It has 20 schools and 59 departments covering science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, economics, management, and art. Motto: “Self-Discipline and Social Commitment.” Strong in engineering, computer science, and materials science; many programmes in English. Over 60,000 students; Career Center; employment rate over 97%; many graduates at key state and private employers. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) and other aid for international students.

Key information

  • Location: Beijing, CN
  • Ranking #1
  • QS #20
  • THE #12
  • US News #23
  • National ranking #1
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Engineering (Civil
  • Architecture
  • Software
  • AI
  • Automation
  • Energy)
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Life Sciences
  • Economics and Management (incl. Wudaokou Finance)
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Public Health
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Journalism
  • Psychology

Programs (20)

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Law
  • Philosophy
  • Art and Design
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Industrial Engineering

Campus life

Main campus in Haidian (northwest Beijing), former Qing imperial gardens; Zhongguancun area. Housing and dining on campus; 56+ sports clubs, thousands of training events yearly (60,000–80,000 participants). Student activities, arts and culture. Career Development Center (career.tsinghua.edu.cn). International Students & Scholars Center for visas and support. Strong employment outcomes; over 97% placement; many graduates in key state and private sectors.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $70 - $350 / per month

Housing options

  • university dormitories (single
  • double
  • suite)
  • off-campus apartments

Student clubs and organizations

  • 56+ sports associations (ice hockey
  • curling
  • skating
  • skiing
  • ball games
  • martial arts
  • etc.)
  • MBA clubs (Women Leadership
  • Golf
  • Cooking
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Running
  • Football
  • Photography
  • Tai Chi
  • Finance)
  • academic and cultural clubs

Sports

  • sports associations and varsity activities across 56+ clubs; winter sports
  • ball games
  • water sports
  • martial arts
  • extreme sports

Career & internships

Employment rate: 97%

Partner companies

  • Huawei
  • State Grid
  • China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
  • major state-owned enterprises
  • defence and military-industrial firms
  • research institutions
  • government agencies
  • international organisations

Internships: Career Development Center (career.tsinghua.edu.cn) publishes job and internship listings. Graduates consistently achieve over 97% employment; nearly 90% have offers by May. Over 80% work at key units (defence, state-owned enterprises, research, government, international organisations). Many enter academia; ~70% of those studying abroad attend top-50 universities. Internships and recruitment links with leading Chinese and international employers.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Required documents

  • Passport copies
  • diploma or pre-graduation certificate
  • official transcripts (Chinese or English)
  • HSK report (Level 4+ for Chinese programmes) or TOEFL/IELTS (for English programmes)
  • national/international exam results (SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB)
  • CV
  • two recommendation letters
  • personal statement (max 800 words)
  • self-introduction video (bilingual
  • max 3 min)
  • Financial Sponsor form with employment/income proof; portfolio for arts/architecture

Minimum GPA: 4

Tuition costs

  • $3,600 - $20,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 13.60%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) via China Scholarship Council: full tuition waiver, free accommodation or subsidy, monthly stipend (undergraduate CNY 2,500, master’s CNY 3,000, PhD CNY 3,500), medical insurance. Apply via Chinese embassies (Type A, Nov–Apr), directly to Tsinghua/CSC (Type B, Dec–Feb), or other CSC channels. Pre-admission from Tsinghua required. Age limits: undergrad under 25, master’s under 35, PhD under 40. English programmes: TOEFL/IELTS; Chinese programmes: HSK. Tsinghua and other university-specific scholarships also available; check Financial Aid pages.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1911
  • Teaching languages: chinese, english
  • Study formats: offline

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