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Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University

Tsinghua is a dynamic global university renowned for its high quality teaching and research, and its spirit of social commitment. With an enduring dedication to excellence and innovation, Tsinghua is committed to inspiring future global leaders.

The bright and aspiring students are taught by top experts in their fields in world-class teaching and research facilities. The university is a hub for learning and discovery and helps pave the way for research and innovation in China and the world.

International collaboration and engagement are fundamental to the mission of the university. The diverse faculty and students come from across the nations and make key contributions to solving global challenges.

Tsinghua is home to a remarkably diverse community. In 2019, more than 4,000 international students from over 130 countries were enrolled, including more than 3,200 degree students and over 700 non-degree students. Worldwide, more than 30,000 Tsinghua international alumni make significant contributions to social, scientific, economic, and sustainable development.

Our international connections are built upon a strong belief in cooperation and collaboration. Tsinghua has partnerships with over 290 universities and institutes worldwide and has established over 100 exchange programs and 50 dual and double degree programs with world-renowned institutions. In 2019, more than 8,800 international scholars from 130 countries visited Tsinghua, more than 200 international conferences were held on campus, and more than 16,500 students and faculty members went abroad for various programs.

Tsinghua’s diversity of student population is reflected in its diversity of programs! 20 schools and 59 departments cover disciplines in science, engineering, literature, art, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education, and medicine. International students can choose from more than 60 undergraduate programs, 100 master’s programs, and 90 doctoral programs, among which 21 master’s programs and 8 doctoral programs are delivered fully in English. More than 500 courses in English are available to students across the university.

At Tsinghua, we encourage every student to embrace the world. Through the Center for Global Competency Development, Tsinghua prepares its students with ‘global competence’ – the capability to learn, work and live with others from different cultural backgrounds to embrace opportunities and challenges in the future. Tsinghua has a focus on creating programs that blend global leadership development with a strong foundation in interdisciplinary thinking, including the renowned Schwarzman Scholars program, the GIX (Global Innovation eXchange) program, and programs at the Tsinghua SIGS (Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School). With an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, on-campus platforms such as the x-lab, iCenter, and Future Laboratory help the students gain valuable skills across disciplines.

The Tsinghua campus is a beautiful backdrop to learning and research and "Life at Tsinghua" goes well beyond the classroom. The University prides itself on its vibrant and enriching campus community, with more than 200 student associations and organizations. Events such as the on-campus marathon, talent show, international student Gala Night, and the international cultural festival, have become hallmarks on Tsinghua's annual calendar. Countless experts, innovators, and international business leaders come to Tsinghua each year to give open lectures and talks, and participate in international conferences. International students at Tsinghua are active and valued members of our community and rich campus life.

Tsinghua is consistently ranked among the very best universities in the world by respected international university rankings.

No.1 in China
QS World University Rankings (2020)
US News Global University Rankings (2020)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)
ARWU World University Rankings (2019)


Top 3 in Asia
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020) (No. 1)
US News Global University Rankings (2020) (No. 2)
QS World University Rankings (2020) (No. 3)
ARWU World University Rankings (2019) (No. 3)
China rankings

Subject rankings (US News 2020)
No. 1 Engineering
No. 1 Computer Science
No. 6 Materials Science
No. 7 Chemistry

No. 6 Graduate Employability
QS Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)

Top 25 in the World
QS World University Rankings (2020) (No. 16)
THE World University Rankings (2020) (No. 23)

Tsinghua University Southeast Asia Center in Kura Kura Bali is strongly supported by United in Diversity Foundation and is dedicated to partnership with regional and global academic and tri sector partners in creating curriculum of innovation for value creation and sustainable development solutions.