Profile of Tsinghua University |
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Established in 1911, Tsinghua University is one of the most reputable and famous universities in China. Originally called the "Tsinghua School", the university was renamed the National Tsinghua University in 1928. The university sits on the "Tsinghua Yuan" site, a former imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty.
A comprehensive multi-disciplinary university, Tsinghua University is recognized as a world-class institution for both education and research, with strong disciplines in science, engineering, management and humanities. |
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Tsinghua University is comprised of 13 schools, 48 departments, 47 research institutes, 28 research centers, 15 national laboratories, and 23 postdoctoral research stations. The university also has a Graduate School, as well as, a School for Continuing Education. The University offers bachelor degrees in 46 specialties and is authorized to confer Master's degrees in 139 specialties and PHD degrees in 107 specialties.
Tsinghua University has received high prestige for its distinguished faculty members, professors and scholars. At present, the University has over 7,100 faculty and staff members, among whom 900 are professors and 1200 are associate professors.
For decades, Tsinghua University has trained numerous students. Many of Tsinghua University graduates have become recognized and outstanding scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and senior government officials, making great contributions to society.
This past year, Tsinghua University student enrollment reached over 25,000, of which there were 14,000 undergraduates, 10,000 Master's and Doctoral candidates, and about 1000 foreign students coming from over 50 countries.
Tsinghua University offers an excellent environment for studying: strict, diligent, creative and challenging. The university has made conscious efforts to offer a world-class curricular system and top-notch teaching content and methods, so as to cultivate students' ability and creativity. Additionally, it has placed great attention on providing state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. |
Tsinghua University International Students |
Tsinghua University welcomes international students. Since the adoption of the opening up policy in China, the number of foreign students has also greatly increased and is continually rising. At present, foreign students from all over the world has enrolled under various undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral programs. Many have also taken part in the Chinese language programs offered by the University.
There are around 1000 international students enrolled coming from over 50 countries.
Tsinghua University International Cooperation and Exchange |
Tsinghua University has established stable bilateral exchange and cooperation ties with many universities, colleges, research institutes and enterprises all over the world. Foreign experts are often invited to do research, give lectures or attend international conferences. More than 10,000 foreign visitors, including university presidents, senior government officials, famous public figures and CEOs of large companies visit Tsinghua University each year; and many overseas scholars and experts are invited to teach and participate in joint research projects.
Simultaneously, the university also sends faculty members and graduate students abroad to conduct joint research, study or attend conferences.
In addition, more than 40 international conferences are hosted annually at Tsinghua University.
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