Tsinghua University is located in the District of Haidian, northwestern of Beijing. It is established on the site of “Qing Hua Yuan”—a former royal garden of Qing Dynasty, in which “Shui Mu Qing Hua” has a long history of reputation.
Tsinghua University is one of the leading universities directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education in China, and is also among the list of the Key Universities in both the National Projects 985 and 211. “Qinghua XueTang”, the predecessor of Tsinghua University, was founded in 1911. In 1952, Tsinghua University became a multidisciplinary polytechnic university with an emphasis on education of engineers. Since 1978, Tsinghua University has gradually grown into a comprehensive university again.
Tsinghua University is one of the most prestigious universities with the greatest strengths in China. As a prominent center for higher education and scientific research, it holds the largest numbers of academicians affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Science and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, of the top disciplines on the whole, of the Key National Laboratories, of national awards in science and technology, of research funds, and also of articles indexed in SCI, EI and ISTP over the years. More than 70% of the Top 10 students of sciences from the provinces in the National College Entrance Examination in China have chosen Tsinghua University for their further study. The University’s admission scores for students of arts also come up to top among most of the provinces in China.
Currently, Tsinghua University consists of 15 schools with 56 departments. The University offers 62 bachelor's degree programs, 198 master's degree programs and 181 Ph.D. programs, which cover a variety of academic fields including sciences, engineering, humanities and arts, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education and medicine and so on. At present, the total number of full-time students is 30,000, including 14,000 undergraduates and 16,000 postgraduates.
There are more than 2,700 international students from 114 nations studying at Tsinghua, and 70% of them are pursuing a degree.
Tsinghua University holds the most advantageous subjects in science and technology among universities in China. In the second-round national evaluation of primary disciplines in the years of 2007-2009, Tsinghua University has been ranked first in twelve subjects such as arts, mechanics, materials science and engineering, electrical engineering, electronic science and technology, information and telecommunications, control science and engineering, computer science and technology, architecture, nuclear science and technology, environmental science and engineering, and business administration. Seven subjects are ranked second such as biology, optical engineering, instrumental science and technology, thermal engineering, civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, and management science and engineering. The subjects ranked third to fifth include journalism and communications, foreign language literature, sports, physics, astronomy, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and technology, basic medicine, and public administration.
The School of Economics and Management, ranked as “the best business school of China” by Fortune, has been certificated by AACSB and EQUIS, and it is the only school in China who has won this certification. The research papers from this university have ranked the top 1% in the world in such areas as physics, chemistry, material science, engineering, and computer science.
The University holds large libraries with a collection of more than 3.4 million books, including 44,000 full-text e-journals and 1.4 million e-books. The teaching buildings have a vast capacity and are equipped with modern facilities. The University Natatorium has been the training venue for diving athletes of 2008 Beijing Olympics. All kinds of facilities are easily available in the student’s dormitory areas. The dining halls for students are famous for their good service among universities in Beijing. The University also has a Level II comprehensive hospital on campus.
The campus of Tsinghua University is the most beautiful and largest one among those of universities in Beijing. It holds trees with shadows and building complexes with different styles, which were constructed in different periods. In the neighboring areas, there are many institutions of higher education, famous gardens and historical sites. The south gate of the University campus is near to Wudaokou—a very popular place with international students from different countries, where lies the Wudaokou Subway Station, along with many bus stations. Besides, the Capital International Airport is only 38 kilometers away from the University campus. It will cost about RMB 120 for a taxi to take you to the Airport and the subway will be another fast, cheap and convenient choice for you.
From generation to generation, Tsinghua People are deeply influenced by the motto of Self-discipline and Social Commitment, the maxim of Actions Speak Louder than Words, and its academic atmosphere characterized by Preciseness, Diligence, Truth-seeking, and Creativity. Among the 170,000 alumni, many have become renowned scientists, engineers, technical experts, educators, artists, entrepreneurs and senior government officials. Chen-Ning （Franklin）Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee, winners of Nobel Prize in Physics, are both alumni of Tsinghua University. HU Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China, WU Bangguo, Chairman of the National People’s Congress, XI Jinping, vice-president of the People’s Republic of China and ZHU Rongji, the former Prime Minister of People’s Republic of China are all graduates of Tsinghua University. There have been 114 students’ clubs and associations on campus. The last Sunday of April is the homecoming day of the University. The slogan of work in health for 50 years is a great urge for every student.
Tsinghua University has been active in international cooperation and exchange, making great efforts to the internationalization of student education. In December 1950, fifteen students from Eastern Europe were enrolled into Tsinghua, and it was the first time for the universities of new China to accept foreign students. In the past six decades, Tsinghua has enrolled a total of 15,000 international students.
Currently, Tsinghua offers 35 Bachelor’s degree programs, 84 Master’s degree programs and 64 Ph. D. degree programs to the international students. In particular, ten of the Master programs are delivered in English. Moreover, Tsinghua offers non-degree programs such as advanced study, student exchange, and Chinese language study. There are more than 220 courses taught in English on both undergraduate and graduate levels. In fall 2009, more than 2,700 international students from 114 countries are studying at Tsinghua University. Seventy percent of the students are pursuing degrees, and thirty percent visiting for advanced studies, joint research, or Chinese language study.
The international students of Tsinghua University may apply for Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS), or Tsinghua University Scholarship (TUS). The scholarships are categorized into full scholarships and partial scholarships. Full scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, meals and medical insurance, etc. Partial scholarships cover full tuition or partial tuition.
The scholarships are preferentially awarded to excellent international students for their degree studies at Tsinghua University. The students who have been granted scholarships are requested to participate in annual review, and those passing the annual review are eligible for next-year scholarship support. In autumn 2009, twenty-six percent (26%) of the degree program international students have been awarded scholarships. Among the newly admitted degree program students, thirty-seven percent (37%) have won scholarships.
The Foreign Student Affairs Office (FSAO) of Tsinghua University is responsible for the admission, visa, and scholarship affairs of international students. The Office also coordinates in academics, accommodation, security, and daily life issues. The FSAO staff will be very pleased to have you here with us and ready to provide quality services.
"In March 2007, I was accepted by Tsinghua University, Beijing, to study for my Business masters. I believe I am the first UK citizen to study for an MBA in China. The dedication of the students is of the highest degree, as is the quality of the professors. I might be in a team with people from Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan or Korea. As well as the techniques of group discussion, we learn how to adapt to different cultures. In a year I have built up a network of global business contacts. It offers a fantastic return on investment."
--from Study for MBA in China by Maximilian Johnson in Financial Times Feb 23rd, 2009