Beijing · Beijing

Tsinghua University

Ranking
#1
QS World Ranking
#17
Founded
1911
Programs
759
Comprehensive985211Double First-ClassScholarship Available
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University Profile

Introduction

China's top comprehensive research university, renowned for engineering and technology, fostering global leaders and innovators in an international environment.

Overview

Located in Haidian District, Beijing, Tsinghua University is one of China's most prestigious institutions, selected for national projects like Double First-Class, 985, and 211. Founded in 1911 as Tsinghua College, it has evolved into a comprehensive research university covering engineering, science, humanities, law, medicine, economics, management, and arts.

Tsinghua is particularly famous for engineering and technology, while also excelling in computer science, economics, management, and design. The campus hosts international students from over 100 countries and maintains extensive partnerships with top universities worldwide through memberships in APRU, AAU, and others.

Features & strengths

Tsinghua's flagship programs include engineering (mechanical, electronic, civil, chemical), computer science, economics and management, architecture, and art design. It consistently ranks first in China and among the top 20 globally in QS World University Rankings, with engineering and technology in the global top 10.

The university hosts numerous national research platforms, such as the Tsinghua National Laboratory for Information Science and Technology and the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences. Its strong alumni network includes industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and government officials.

Teaching & research

Tsinghua has 3,882 full-time faculty members, including many academicians and recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. It comprises 32 schools, 54 departments, and 12 colleges, offering 93 undergraduate majors and 28 dual-degree programs.

Graduate education covers 69 first-level doctoral programs, 70 master's programs, and 52 postdoctoral research stations. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, exemplified by the Weixian College which integrates general education with specialized training.

Campus & facilities

The campus spans 482.84 hectares with 3.588 million square meters of buildings, blending classical Chinese gardens with modern architecture. Landmarks include the historic Second School Gate, Tsinghua College Building, and the Grand Auditorium, alongside new libraries, art museums, and sports venues.

Green spaces like the Lotus Pond and Shui Mu Tsinghua are famous. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, internet, and private bathrooms, and multiple cafeterias offer diverse cuisines. Sports facilities include fields, swimming pools, and gyms, with on-campus hospitals, supermarkets, and banks for convenience.

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