1. Introduction

As top university in China, Tsinghua university has made advances in the refinement of academic disciplines, faculty development and research. Tsinghua is now a comprehensive research university, with 21 schools and 59 departments covering disciplines in science, engineering, literature, arts, history, medicine, and other interdisciplinary studies.

Currently, Tsinghua University has established university-level student exchange agreements with more than 120 foreign universities worldwide. In order to facilitate the study of the exchanged students, Tsinghua has been offering more than 200 courses in English on both undergraduate and graduate levels. Foreign students who are willing to participate in the exchange program and study at Tsinghua may inquire the International Offices of their home universities for more information.

        2. Qualification of Applicants

(1) University-level Student Exchange Agreement(SEA) signed between home university and Tsinghua University

(2) At least one year study finished at home university

(3) Without nomination from their home university, students are not eligible to apply for the exchange program. 

(4) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign private ordinary passport. Individuals who were previously residents of Chinese Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, or Taiwan Region must have renounced and deregistered their Chinese nationality and household registration, and provide certificates of cancellation of Chinese nationality and household registration at the time of application.

3. Materials to be submitted

(1) A letter of nomination from the Exchange Program Office of the student’s home university;

(2) Completed Foreigner’s Application Form for Admission to Visiting/Exchange Program of Tsinghua University;

(3)Original schooling records;

(4) A photocopy of the applicant’s passport with photo page;

(5) A portfolio of 6 photographic design artworks is required for applications to the School of Arts and Design.

4. Application Procedure

  Step 1: Complete On-line Application on the website. Print and sign the Application Form produced by the system after all the information submitted is verified.

Step 2: Submit the application materials listed above to Academic Affairs Office, Tsinghua University by post mail or in person.

 5. Application Schedule

 For spring semester study: October 15 – November 30 （previous year）

 For fall semester study: March 15 – April 30 （present year）

 6. Rview and Admission Notice

The application materials will be reviewed and examined by Academic Affairs Office of THU. Once approved, the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China will be issued in early January for spring program or early July for autumn program. The applicants may inquire for admission status via the On-line Application System on the website of Academic Affairs Office.

7. Visa Application and Admission Registration

The admitted students should bring their Passport, Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Study in China, the Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners and Blood Test Record to the Embassy or Consulate of the People's Republic of China and apply for a student visa.

The students who study in Tsinghua for more than six months shall come to Tsinghua University for admission registration before the deadline indicated on the Admission Notice, and apply for a Residence Permit (for X1 visa holders) within 30 days after arriving in China.

 8. Scholarship

At present, Chinese Government Scholarships accepted by Tsinghua University for university-level exchange programs are as follows:

(1) CAMPUS ASIA Scholarship

This scholarship is available to incoming exchange students from universities in China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and ASEAN member states participating under the CAMPUS ASIA framework. Candidates are selected and nominated to Tsinghua University by their home universities.

This is a partial scholarship, which generally covers accommodation fees and comprehensive medical insurance.

(2) Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC) Scholarship

This scholarship is available to incoming exchange students from Canadian partner universities participating under the framework of the Canada Study-China Program. Candidates are selected and nominated to Tsinghua University by their home universities.

This is a full scholarship, which generally covers living expenses, accommodation fees, and comprehensive medical insurance.

(3) China Link Scholarship

For this scholarship program, students are selected by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), which then notifies Tsinghua University of the candidate list.

This is a full scholarship, which generally covers living expenses, accommodation fees, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Tsinghua University does NOT issue pre-admission letters for international non-degree programs scholarship candidates.

9. Accommodation

Tsinghua University offers on-campus dormitory rooms to international students: AB Room (Shared bathroom/toilet), and Double Room (Public bathroom and toilet). The dormitory prices are RMB 80/day•bed for single rooms and AB rooms, and RMB 40/day•bed for double room.