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About Tsinghua

01·President Xi Jinping's Congratulation Letter for the 105th Anniversary of Tsinghua University

02·Advantages

03·Faculty

04·Internationalization

05·Campus Life

06·International Student Services

2018 Undergraduate Programs Admission for International Applicants

01·Eligibility

02·Applictation Procedures

03·Schedule

04·Fees

05·Freshmen Scholarships

06·Accommodation

07·Admission, Visa Application & Registration

08·Undergraduate Divisions for International Students

About Beijing

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Contents

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About Tsinghua

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Tsinghua University celebrated its 105th anniversary on April 24th, 2016, bringing together alumni from around the country and abroad for a weekend of reunions. On April 22nd, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to Tsinghua University, extending warm congratulations and best regards to all Tsinghua teachers, students, staff members and Tsinghua alumni prior to the University's 105th anniversary. In his letter, President Xi stressed the importance of higher education in the country's development and the future of the nation. He also expressed the hope that Tsinghua University could cultivate a wide variety of talents needed by the country and the people, and make greater contributions to China's development and human civilization.

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Tsinghua is one of the best universities in China for the high quality of teaching, research, and social service. Over the years, Tsinghua holds the largest number of the professors honored as Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, of the State Key Laboratories, of the national research awards in science and technology, of the patents authorized, of research funding, and also of the articles indexed in EI (Engineering Index), ISTP (Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings), and SCI (Science Citation Index).

Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2017

QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017

QS World University Rankings 2017/18

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Tsinghua has also been recognized as one of the top universities in the world. It is ranked:

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Advantages

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As a comprehensive research university, Tsinghua has developed teaching and research platforms in the subjects of sciences, engineering, literature, arts, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education and medicine.

Tsinghua University holds the most advantageous subjects in science, technology and engineering among the universities in China. It has also established a series of featured subjects in the fields of arts, humanities and social sciences.

The Tsinghua School of Economics and Management, praised as "the best business school of China" by Fortune, has been certificated by AACSB and EQUIS.

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Engineering Computer Science

Chemistry Materials Science

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

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According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017, Tsinghua University has four subjects ranked within top 10:

According to the U.S. News Best Global Universities rankings for subject 2017, Tsinghua University has four subjects ranked within top 10:

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Tsinghua University

Faculty

Throughout its history Tsinghua University has nurtured and attracted large numbers of outstanding experts and scholars. The university has followed the policy of "hiring as well as cultivating talented people," and has created opportunities to help broaden the capabilities of the young teachers. In order to have a high-level teaching staff, Tsinghua has brought in distinguished professionals from throughout the country and the world.

By the end of 2016, Tsinghua has 3,414 faculty members, among whom 1,353 are professors, and 1,532 are associate professors. There are 1,793 faculty members under the age of 45. Tsinghua has a Nobel laureate, as well as winners of A.M. Turing Award, Fields Medal, Wolf Prize, Crafoord Prize and Gregori Aminoff Prize. The university also has 45 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and 33 members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

C.N.Yang, Professor of the Center for Advanced Study, Nobel Laureate in Physics (1957).

Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, Dean and Professor of Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences, A.M. Turing Award winner (2000), Member of the US National Academy of Sciences, Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and International Association for Cryptologic Research Fellow (IACR).

Yigong Shi, Vice-President of Tsinghua University, Professor of the School of Life Sciences, the only winner of 2014 Gregori Aminoff Prize, Foreign Associate of the US National Academy of Sciences, Honorary Foreign Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Foreign Associate of the European Molecular Biology Organization, and Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Qikun Xue, Vice-President of Tsinghua University, Professor of the Department of Physics, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Future Science Prize winner (2016), and Qiu Shi Outstanding Scientist Award winner (2014). In 2013, Professor Qikun Xue and his colleagues reported their experimental observation on the quantum anomalous Hall effect for the first time in the world. In 2012, Professor Qikun Xue proposed interface mediated high-temperature superconductivity.

Shing-Tung Yau, Director and Professor of the Mathematical Sciences Center, William Casper Graustein Professor of Mathematics at Harvard University, Professor of Physics at Harvard, Fields Medal winner (1982), Crafoord Prize winner (1994), Wolf Prize winner (2010), and Member of the US National Academy of Sciences.

Nobel Laureate

A.M. Turing Award Winner

Gregori Aminoff Prize Winner

Future Science Prize Winner

Fields Medal, Wolf Prize, Crafoord Prize Winner

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Tsinghua University has a long tradition of actively seeking strategic partnerships and collaborations with other prestigious universities. The university sponsors high-level academic exchanges, joint programs, global vision lectures, international conferences and other international activities. Student exchanges are encouraged to cultivate talented students with global vision. Tsinghua also plays an important role in global higher education organizations to promote multilateral cooperation and organizes many academic and cultural activities abroad to deepen mutual understanding between people from different countries and regions.

received important overseas visitors

invited overseas experts including 317 long-term overseas scientists and scholars and 3,481 short-term experts and scholars from more than 70 countries and regions

hosted international (bilateral) academic conferences

sent students on outgoing trips for academic and exchange activities, including 2,412 trips from undergraduates, 1,736 from master’s students and 3,003 from doctoral students

signed university-wide agreements on student exchange programs withcollaborative universities in 32 countries and regions

had international students from 116 countries studying at Tsinghua University, among whom 2,720 enrolled in degree programs, including 1,262 undergraduates, 1,088 master’s students and 370 doctoral students

Tsinghua University in 2016

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The campus of Tsinghua University was selected as one of the world's most beautiful college campuses by Forbes Magazine in 2014, the only one from Asia.

Located on the site of Qing Hua Yuan in northwest Beijing, the Tsinghua campus was formerly known as a royal garden of Qing Dynasty. Many of Beijing's most notable historic sites, like the Summer Palace and the Yuanmingyuan Imperial Garden, are close by. The campus is famous for the beautiful surroundings embraced by shady trees, lotus ponds, and time-honored architectural complexes with different features and styles.

Tsinghua University offers a wealth of academic, living, and cultural resources to make student life more valuable, colorful, vibrant and enjoyable.

· University libraries: 71,000 m2, possessing over 4200 seats, 5,027,000 items, about 89,000 academic e-journals and 8,553,000 e-books.

· Teaching buildings and classrooms: over 100,000 m2, equipped with multimedia teaching systems.

· Web-based learning: an interactive platform for course instructors and students.

· XuetangX (http://www.xuetangx.com): the largest platform of MOOCs in China, in cooperation with edX.

· i.Center, x-lab: the platforms of action-learning, innovation, project nurturing and entrepreneurship for students and young alumni.

· Center for Student Learning and Development: providing assistance to the students with difficulties in course study.

· Seminars and lectures: presented by renowned domestic and international scholars, experts, entrepreneurs and government officials, etc.

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· Accommodation: single rooms, AB rooms (private bedroom, shared bathroom), and double rooms are available in the on-campus dormitories that can accommodate around 2,000 international students.

· Dining: more than ten student canteens, famous for good and inexpensive dishes of various delicacies.

· Music and arts: professional art performances, such as symphony, drama, song and dance, and Chinese traditional opera, are frequently staged in the New Tsinghua Xuetang, Mong Man Wai Concert Hall and Auditorium. Tsinghua University Art Museum owns more than 13,000 pieces of collections, covering six major categories; namely, painting and calligraphy, embroidery, porcelain, furniture, bronze ware and comprehensive artwork.

· Sports: various sports facilities like gymnasiums, swimming pools and sports fields are provided.

· Medical care: The University has a comprehensive hospital on campus, providing both clinic treatment and hospitalization services to the faculty, staff and students.

· Psychological counseling: the Student Counseling Center provides services to improve the ability of students to adapt to the society and to relieve their psychological conflicts and pressure.

Tsinghua University encourages the diversity of student development and, meanwhile, promotes transcultural communication.

· Student associations: more than 250 student associations, covering six domains: volunteer service, scientific innovation, culture, sports, arts and outward bound, all of which are open to the international students.

· International cultural exchange: language corners, Tsinghua's Got Talent Show, international cultural festival, New Year's Gala night, etc.

Living in Tsinghua

Integration into Tsinghua

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Today's more globalized Tsinghua campus is better equipped to provide international students with a comfortable studying and living environment. The International Students & Scholars Center was established in 2016. Now, international students and scholars can receive more comprehensive, specialized and internationalized service at Tsinghua.

The center provides the following services:

· Multicultural Community: providing and facilitating prompt communication between domestic and international students and scholars.

· Resource Platform: combining resources within and outside the university to help new international students have a smoother transition to their life in China and Tsinghua.

· Cultural Activities Center: organizing various cultural activities and seminars to help promote a better understanding of Chinese culture and the spirit of Tsinghua.

· Social Network: supporting the development of interesting clubs, student associations and a series of buddy programs. The buddy program connects a new international student with a Chinese student who offers linguistic support, campus tours, cultural guidance and information about life at Tsinghua. It helps to build friendship and makes a world of difference for the new arrivals.

· International Service System: offering one-stop service to assist the international students and scholars and making the campus more globalized and humanity-oriented.

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Following the mission of educating and developing promising students to their fullest extent and preparing them to best serve the nation and the world, Tsinghua University has already had more than 100,000 graduates from its undergraduate programs since the university's opening in 1911.

The university offers 75 undergraduate programs, 15 second bachelor's degree programs and 13 minor programs, including but not limited to Science, Engineering, Business, Humanities, Law and Medicine. As a comprehensive research university, Tsinghua sets the standards for engineering education, excels in the liberal arts and science programs, and leads the nation in interdisciplinary education.

Tsinghua's undergraduate education is nothing less than exceptional. The undergraduate programs of Tsinghua University support their students to be well-rounded citizens and committed leaders in diversity and global citizenship who are passionate about improving the world around them with strong interdisciplinary knowledge, outstanding competencies and high moral standard.

Tsinghua designs and develops distinctive undergraduate programs that encourage students to acquire and affirm undergraduate research opportunities, along with the concept of merging three educational dimensions-attributes, skills and knowledge-into undergraduate education through educational practices.

Continuing Tsinghua's long tradition of "Self-Discipline and Social Commitment" through continually improving educational practices, Tsinghua graduates absorb the school's spirit and are educated as critical thinkers and creative talents with solid knowledge, horizontal vision and a pervasive commitment to social welfare.

The undergraduate programs of Tsinghua University are 4-year full-time study (except for the program in architecture which requires 5 years). The programs are mainly delivered in Chinese, with part of the courses taught in English or bilingually. Bachelor's degree and graduation certificate will be awarded if the student finish all the required course work and pass the thesis defense.

Starting from 2017, Tsinghua begins to integrate programs/majors into divisions and recruit students of undergraduate programs by division. There are 15 divisions open to international students. Students will take courses according to division's curriculum for the first academic year. By the end of the first academic year, the specific programs/majors will be confirmed. In the second academic year, students enter the relevant schools/departments for major study.

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01Eligibility

1.Foreign citizens, in good physical and mental health, and awarded a certificate of graduation from high school.

2.Strong academic performance. Proof should be provided through (but not limited to) the following document(s): 2.1 High school/University (if applicable) transcripts (in Chinese or English). 2.2 Certificate of National/Regional Graduation Examination/Matriculation Examination. 2.3 Results of international standard tests (e.g. SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB/others).

3.Aged 18 or above (by September 1, 2018). For the applicants under 18, please bring the relevant supporting documents to the official registration.

4.Good Chinese language proficiency: 4.1 Having passed HSK Level 5 or above, with each subject scored over 60 points. 4.2 Having passed HSK Level 4 is eligible too, however, applicants must improve to Level 5 or above with each subject scored over 60 points within the first academic year in Tsinghua University. Students who do not achieve this will be required to leave Tsinghua University. 4.3 Applicants whose native language is Chinese, or can provide proof of studying at a high school where the teaching language is Chinese, can apply for HSK test waiver in the Online Application System for further approval by Tsinghua University.

5.Good English language proficiency. For those whose native language is not English, please provide score report of English language test (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/others).

6.For those who have given up their original Chinese citizenship and become foreign citizens, the conditions set by the Document No.83 (2009) of Ministry of Education of the PRC should be met.

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02Applictation Procedures


1.1 Create your account in the Online Application System. 1.2 Complete the application form during the application periods. 1.3 Upload the documents as required. 1.4 Pay the application fee (600 RMB) online and submit the application.

The admission decision is based on a comprehensive evaluation of performance in high school, language ability, supporting materials as well as interview (if applicable).

2.1 Application Review Applications submitted with all the information correct and completed will be evaluated by Tsinghua University. 2.2 Interview Applicants who have passed the Application Review will be admitted to the interview. The method and time of the interview will be informed in advance. Applicants who apply for Design/Fine Arts programs in Arts Division will be asked for extra tests (Sketch, Quick Sketch, and Color Painting) held in Tsinghua University.

Outstanding applicants recognized by Tsinghua University may have the interview waived and get an offer directly.

1.Online Application

3.Admission Decision and Offer

2.Comprehensive Evaluation

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03Schedule

Online application (Beijing Time): 8:00 AM September 1 - 5:00 PM October 12, 2017The First Round result will be issued by: mid December, 2017

Online application (Beijing Time):8:00 AM October 16 - 5:00 PM November 30, 2017The Second Round result will be issued by: late February, 2018

Online application (Beijing Time):8:00 AM December 4, 2017 - 5:00 PM January 3, 2018The Third Round result will be issued by: late March, 2018

NOTE: The method and time of each round’s interview will be informed in advance.

1. First Round Application and Admission(Design/Fine Arts programs in Arts Division are open ONLY in this round)

2. Second Round Application and Admission

3. Third Round Application and Admission

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Application Fee 600.00

Tuition Fee (Per Year)

· Architecture· Civil Engineering· Environmental, Chemical and Material Science and Engineering· Mechanical Aerospace and Power Engineering· Energy Science and Technology· Electronic Information· Computer Science· Automation and Industrial Engineering· Mathematics, Physics and Modern Engineering· Chemistry and Life Science

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· Economics, Finance and Management· Humanities and Social Sciences· Law· Liberal Arts

26,000.00

· Arts 40,000.00

On-campus Accommodation

On-campus dormitory is highly recommended to be booked online at the very beginning of the designated time. Those who fail to apply for the dorm online need to find the accommodation off campus by themselves. Please see the website: International Students and Scholars Center（http://is.tsinghua.edu.cn) for more details.

Single rooms 80.00/person/day

AB rooms 80.00/person/day

Double rooms 40.00/person/day

Insurance (Per Year)

Covering basic accidental injury and hospitalization 600.00


Fees (RMB)

NOTE: The application fee is non-refundable. For the refund policy of withdrawal from Tsinghua or transfer to another university, please refer to the relevant policy of Tsinghua University.

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05Freshmen Scholarships

The scholarship application should be directed to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. The application time is usually from November 2017 to April 2018 (varied from country to country). Please find out the application information of your country in advance. For the contacts of Chinese Embassies and Consulates, please visit the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

When completing the scholarship application form, the applicant should select Tsinghua University as the first priority institution. The applicant should also meet the eligibility mentioned above.

The outstanding international undergraduate freshmen will be awarded tuition scholarship (full/half/partial) for the first academic year. Applicants can apply through the Online Application System. The scholarship can also be applied during the study in Tsinghua University.

1.Chinese Government Scholarship

2.Beijing Government Scholarship

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Accommodation

Admission, Visa Application & Registration

The Zijing International Student Apartments of Tsinghua University provide three types of on-campus dormitory rooms to the international students: single rooms (private bedroom and bathroom); AB rooms (private bedroom, shared bathroom); double rooms (two beds in one room, shared bathroom on each floor). The apartments have a capacity of accommodating around 2,000 international students. For more details of the apartments, please visit International Students and Scholars Center: http://is.tsinghua.edu.cn/.

Besides the on-campus accommodation, international students can choose oneself an off-campus accommodation.

The formal Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW202), Physical Examination Record Form, and other admission documents will be sent to the admitted applicants in June 2018.

Admitted applicants should bring passport, Admission Letter, Visa Application Form (JW202), Physical Examination Record Form as well as Blood Test Record, etc. to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate and apply for a student visa (X1 visa). The students shall register at Tsinghua University on time for the official registration as scheduled on the Admission Letter.

For more details about the admission information, please visit Tsinghua Official Website: www.tsinghua.edu.cn (Admissions Column).


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01 Architecture School of ArchitectureArchitectureUrban and Rural PlanningLandscape Architecture

02 Civil Engineering

School of Architecture Building Environment and Energy Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering Civil EngineeringTraffic Engineering

Department of Construction Management Construction ManagementDepartment of Hydraulic Engineering Hydroscience and Engineering

03 Environmental Chemical and Material Science and Engineering

School of EnvironmentEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering (Global Environment Program)

Department of Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering and Industrial Biological EngineeringPolymer Materials and Engineering

School of Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

04 Mechanical Aerospace and Power Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Precision Instrument Measurement, Control Technology and Instruments

Department of Thermal EngineeringEnergy and Power EngineeringEnergy and Power Engineering (Advanced Clean Energy Program )

Department of Automotive Engineering Vehicle Engineering

School of Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering (Engineering Mechanics, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Energy and Power Engineering)

05 Energy Science and Technology

Department of Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering and AutomationElectrical Engineering and Automation (International Class of Energy Internet)

Department of Thermal EngineeringEnergy and Power EngineeringEnergy and Power Engineering (Advanced Clean Energy Program )

06 Electronic Information

Department of Electronic Engineering Electronic Information Science and Technology Department of Microelectonics and Nanoelectronics

Microelectronic Science and Engineering

Department of Automotive Engineering Vehicle EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering

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Divisions Schools/Departments Programs/Majors

07 Computer ScienceDepartment of Computer Science and Technology

Computer Science and Technology

School of Software Software Engineering

08 Automation and Industrial Engineering

Department of Automation AutomationDepartment of Industrial Engineering Industrial EngineeringSchool of Economics and Management Information Management and Information Systems

09 Mathematics, Physics and Modern Engineering

Department of Mathematical Sciences Pure and Applied MathematicsDepartment of Physics Physics

School of Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering (Engineering Mechanics, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Energy and Power Engineering)

School of Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

10 Chemistry and Life Science

Department of Chemistry ChemistrySchool of Life Sciences Biological ScienceSchool of Pharmaceutical Science Pharmaceutical Science

Department of Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering and Industrial Biological EngineeringPolymer Materials and Engineering

Department of Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering

11 Economics, Finance and Management

School of Economics and Management

Economics and Finance (International Program)AccountingInformation Management and Information Systems

12 Humanities and Social Sciences

School of HumanitiesChinese Language and LiteratureHistoryPhilosophy

School of Social Sciences

SociologyEconomicsInternational PoliticsInternational Politics (International Affairs and Global Governance)Psychology

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

English LanguageJapanese Language

School of Journalism and Communication

Journalism

13 Law School of Law Law

14 Arts Academy of Arts and DesignFine ArtsDesignArt History

15 Liberal ArtsXinya College (A Residential Liberal Arts College)

　

NOTE:1. Tsinghua recruits international students of undergraduate programs by division.2. For details of each division, confirmation method and timing of specific programs/majors, please refer to the following website: http://join-tsinghua.edu.cn/publish/bzw/7551/index.html


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About Beijing

Beijing is the capital of China, also the center of China's politics, culture, science and technology, education, and international exchange as well as of China's economy and finance administrations.

Beijing is an ancient city with a history of more than 3,000 years, during which it has served as a capital for more than 800 years. It is a world-famous historical and cultural city that reflects the continuity of Chinese civilization and an international metropolis engaged in making itself a world city with Chinese characteristics. It is a harmonious and livable city that is imbued with the Beijing Spirit: Patriotism, Innovation, Inclusiveness, Virtue. This is Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China.

Beijing has the largest number of cultural heritages of the world among the cities worldwide, i. e., the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian, the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the Ming Tombs.

Moreover, Beijing has the largest number of universities and colleges, as well as the largest number of international students among the cities nationwide.

Partial extract from Beijing Official Guide

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