Tsinghua University

Tsinghua serves as the leading hub for China’s learning and discovery, helping pave China’s innovation around the world. International collaboration and cooperation stand as the cornerstones of university’s values. This can be seen in the diversity and excellence of the students and staff who are making key contributions to global challenges. Tsinghua is constantly ranked as the best university in China and as one of the leading universities in Asia and the world.

Founded in 1911, Tsinghua is one was the oldest universities in China. It forms one of the prestigious C9 League universities in China, similar to the Ivy League in the USA. The latest rankings continue to place Tsinghua as the joint best university in China and in the Top 20 globally according to THE World University Rankings (16) and QS World University Rankings (17). This cements Tsinghua as a world-leading university that leads cutting-edge research and development, facilitating unique opportunities for all students and staff.

In its pursuit of excellence, Tsinghua dedicates itself to promoting scientific innovation and addressing global challenges. In 2019 it won 20 national and 34 international awards for its research and innovation. This filters through to every part of the university. The university recognizes that every student has innovative DNA in them. It’s built a comprehensive system to apply entrepreneurship and innovation to all its courses.

Students have all the facilities available to prosper and develop. during their time on campus. It is full of all the services and facilities any student would need to help them succeed. Tsinghua takes great pride in having developed its campus.

In terms of studying, apart from a student’s specific academic building, there are also a number of libraries that house over 5 million books. This includes the Main Library and 6 branches for students who study Law, Art, Finance, Architecture, Economics, and Management. These libraries offer numerous study areas such as the normal study areas, conference rooms, and private meeting rooms, which means there are over 4000 student study seats. Every single one of them is free to book on campus whenever you need them.

The campus is also full of different options for eating and drinking at any time of the day. Tsinghua student dining halls are famous for their good service and reasonable prices among the universities in Beijing. There are more than 10 student dining halls on campus, providing a variety of dishes including Muslim and Western food. Close to the Zijing International Student Apartments are the Zhilianyuan, Zijingyuan, Taoliyuan, and Yushuyuan dining halls. In addition, there are several fast food restaurants and Cafes on campus, where you can always find something delicious to eat.

The campus also features a variety of museums. One of these is considered to be one of the largest University Art Museums in China. Its collection is made up of 6 categories: Painting and calligraphy, Embroidery, Porcelain, Furniture, Bronze ware, and Comprehensive artwork. The museum has seen over 2 million visitors since 2016 and has ten exhibition halls with a collection of over thirteen thousand.

When students first arrive at the universities, there are a number of formalities that they will have to complete to register with the University and the Local Government Regulations. But this is made very easy as the campus is also full with extra facilities to make this as easy as possible. This includes Banks, Mobile phone shops, postal services, and even a hospital.

The life of a Tsinghua student extends far beyond their academic studies. There is a wide variety of clubs and societies that serve as a second classroom for fostering and expanding students’ hobbies and helping them make friends. International students are encouraged to join many clubs to help them settle and inspire students to make diverse friendship groups.

The international Students & Scholars Centre (ISSC) supports and serves international students and scholars throughout their Tsinghua experience. The center is a hub of information and resources for the international community, including campus life and cultural activities. ISSC aims to foster an inspired and dynamic international community to help every international student community be supported, nurtured, and represented at Tsinghua.

There are more than 260 societies that cover things such as Sports, Arts, Culture, Social science, innovation, and personal development. The association fair for new members is held every year in March and October. On average, every undergraduate joins 2.4 clubs during their time at Tsinghua, and the number of student organizations exceeds 34,000.

Tsinghua has a proud sporting tradition and encourages students to carry this on. There are multiple sporting facilities around campus to give students as many opportunities as possible to enjoy their sports. These include Fitness centers, basketball, volleyball, handball, gymnastic rooms, swimming pools, soccer and football fields, and an athletics track.

Students can use all of these facilities whenever they want to hang out and work out. Moreover, at the end of every school year, the university holds the annual Ma Yuehan Cup, where 10,000 students and staff participate in a fun sports day.

The performing arts also play an ever-increasing role in student life. There are now over 130 courses on offer that students can take in their spare time to foster their natural talents. Just like the sports day, a Singing competition takes place every December and is very popular among students. Furthermore, the New York Gala Night, organized by the International Student and Scholars Centre, is a celebration of the diverse nature of the student population.

When students want to relax in their free time, there are many places off and on campus where students can explore. The Student Community Activity Centre is located in the 8th and 31st buildings of the south district of the student residential area. Its facilities include a fitness room, video room, practice rooms for musical instruments, a yoga studio, and a dance studio. The nearby Wudaokou area, that surrounds Tsinghua and many other universities, is filled with restaurants and bars to cater to any student’s taste. This part of Beijing is a real international area, so you will get to experience a real melting pot of cultures, languages, and people.

Dorms each come with quilts, pillows and bed linen. But of course, you are free to buy your own at any point. Moreover, hot water can be used from 6:00 am – Midnight each day. Generally, air conditioning is turned on between June 1st – September 30th, with the heating being on between Nov 1st to March 15th.

Friends and Family are allowed to visit during the hours of 8:00 am – 11:00 pm. But they must register at the reception desk first on the ground floor of the building, presenting their ID. Students living in the dormitories must abide by all the rules and regulations including no smoking indoors, no using cooking appliances outside the kitchen and storing electrical vehicle batteries inside.

However, due to limited places available on campus, every student cannot be guaranteed a place in the dorms. Therefore, accommodation should be reserved in advance of arriving. Those who cannot do this will need to make their own housing arrangement. Students who receive the Chinese Government Scholarship (full scholarship) or have been selected to live in the Asian Youth Centre will automatically be reserved a room.

The life of a Tsinghua student extends far beyond their academic studies. There is a wide variety of clubs and societies that serve as a second classroom for fostering and expanding students’ hobbies and helping them make friends. International students are encouraged to join many clubs to help them settle and inspire students to make diverse friendship groups. If you do need to find off-campus accommodation, then we have created a useful guide for people looking for apartments in China.

Offering 29 full-time English graduate programs and 55 joint degree programs, there are over 500+ courses taught in English on offer. These include majors in Law, Economics, Engineering, Architecture, and many more. There are also Chinese Language Courses specifically for international students on offer. For any extra information, you can contact the admissions team at: grad@tsinghua.edu.cn