Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
Tsinghua University was founded in 1911 as Tsing Hua Imperial College and is located in northwest Beijing on the site of former Qing imperial gardens. After 1952 it became an engineering-focused institute, and since 1978 it has developed into a comprehensive research university. It now has 22 schools and 59 departments.
- Tuition per year, from
- CN¥26,000
- 22 schools and 59 departments
- Fifteen divisions open to international undergraduates; major confirmed at end of first year
- Undergraduate programmes taught in Chinese-English or fully in English
- Founded 1911; initiated four university alliances including the Asian Universities Alliance
Entry requirements
- Foreign national with valid foreign passport; at least 18 years old by 1 September 2027 (guardian statement if under 18)
- Full-time high school diploma (GED not accepted), transcripts, national exam or international test results (SAT, ACT, A-Level, AP, IB)
- Chinese-English programmes: HSK 5 or above with each section over 60; English-taught programmes: TOEFL/IELTS or other English test if not native speaker
- Online application with RMB 800 fee; integrative test where applicable
Bachelor's
IT & computer science
- Computer Science and Technology · 4 years · CN¥30,000 · Application deadline 20 November 2026 (Round 1); 28 February 2027 (Round 2)
Engineering
- Electronic Engineering - English Program (B.Eng.) · 4 years · Sep · Application deadline 20 November 2026 (Round 1); 28 February 2027 (Round 2)
Business & economics
- Economics and Finance · 4 years · CN¥26,000 · Application deadline 20 November 2026 (Round 1); 28 February 2027 (Round 2)
Health
- Pharmaceutical Sciences · 4 years · Application deadline 20 November 2026 (Round 1); 28 February 2027 (Round 2)
Social sciences
- Law · 4 years · CN¥26,000 · Application deadline 20 November 2026 (Round 1); 28 February 2027 (Round 2)