TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY 2019

TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY 2019 1 Tsinghua Experience

Tsinghua is rich with networking Nurturing talent is the foremost mission opportunities and events. My new friends of a university. A superb undergraduate are from all around the world, and the education is the hallmark of a first-rate bonds that we set up here will make me university. feel welcome anywhere I go. Andrew Chi-Chih Yao (China) Lidiia Zhgyr (Ukraine) A. M. Turing Award Winner Master's Student Dean Schwarzman College Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences

From overseas learning opportunities to I admire the academic literacy and extracurricular activities, I get to work with spirit of scientific research that people from different backgrounds, which teachers and students at Tsinghua helps me broaden my horizons. have. I enjoy the scientific research work at Tsinghua very much. Sun Yu Ching (Hong Kong, China) Undergraduate student Cecilia Canessa (United States) School of Architecture Professor School of Medicine

Tsinghua offers me perfect facilities for Tsinghua values the development of global As a biologist, I can say that Tsinghua is one sports including football fields, tennis competence and has initiated various of the top institutions in the world in the courts and gyms. I particularly recommend domestic and overseas activities for us. I life sciences. Definitely the best in the world morning runs on a sunny Tsinghua campus really appreciate these opportunities and right now in terms of research facilities and which really let you appreciate the beauty have benefited greatly from them. microscopy equipment. of this place. Jing Wenkai (China) Jose C. Pastor-Pareja (Spain) Moritz Bartsch (Germany) Doctoral Student Associate Professor Master’s student School of Social Sciences School of Life Sciences School of Economics and Management

02 TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY 2019 TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY 2019 03 Contents Tsinghua Experience P02 President’s Message P06 Why Tsinghua P08 Studying at Tsinghua P20 Research & Innovation P28 Student Life P34 Tsinghua Alumni P42 Applying to Tsinghua P44

Tsinghua Motto Self-Improvement and Social Responsibility

Tsinghua Spirit Actions Speak Louder than Words

Tsinghua Style of Study Be Precise, Diligent, Truth-seeking, and Creative

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Program, and honorary titles of the Yangtze River Scholar, was successfully implemented. In 2019, Tsinghua 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of Outstanding Youth and Excellent Youth. Alongside University initiated the Global Alliance of Universities the People's Republic of China. This is the key year for this, three university faculty members won first prizes on Climate (GAUC) with seven other world-renowned securing a decisive victory in building a moderately in the National University Young Teachers’ Teaching universities during the World Economic Forum in prosperous society in all respects, as well as achieving Competition, and the Tsinghua student supercomputing January, while the launch of the Tsinghua Shenzhen the goals set out during the country’s first one hundred team won all three top international student cluster International Graduate School was held in March. Up to years. Tsinghua University will unwaveringly follow its competitions, the second time to do so since 2015. In this day, the university has signed university cooperation own development path, while striving to improve overall sports, the university won the Beijing University Students agreements with 285 universities and research institutes management of the university. Rooted in China whilst Track and Field Games championship in the group A men in 50 countries. In 2018, more than 16,000 faculty and fostering an international perspective, Tsinghua will category, group A women category and team category – students went abroad for visits and exchanges, and more continue to grow and thrive. making Tsinghua the nine-time consecutive champion of than 3,700 international students from 128 countries the total score of team category. Moreover, the Tsinghua were studying at the university. The university anniversary is a truly special occasion for female basketball team successfully defended the national our Tsinghua community to celebrate and come together. championship title in the CUBA finals and won the 3x3 Through more than one hundred years of development, I wish all Tsinghua students, faculty, staff and alumni at FISU World University League – 2018 Finals. as well as with its new emphasis on reform and home and abroad good health. The 108th anniversary of innovation, Tsinghua University has bestowed upon itself Tsinghua awaits you. Welcome home. Tsinghua University in its reform continues to showcase a unique confidence and strength. A more confident new achievements. Reform is the driving force of Tsinghua is a more open Tsinghua. With a broader global Tsinghua’s continuing development. As it develops, vision, higher standpoint, and more effective actions, Tsinghua carries forward its strong cultural tradition, Tsinghua will advance its development as a world-class upholds its core values and stays committed to long- university with Chinese characteristics. term, meaningful goals. The university also introduced President of Tsinghua University the compulsory course of Writing and Communication, A More Open and focusing on improving students’ abilities in writing President of Tsinghua Alumni Association and expression, communication and critical thinking. April, 2019 The Language Center of Tsinghua University was also Confident Tsinghua established to improve students’ learning of foreign languages. Based on the successful implementation of the faculty reform, a new reform was initiated for staff with The campus of Tsinghua University glows in April, the the aim of establishing a more professional administrative beautiful school river winding, willows billowing over system. Furthermore, Tsinghua also continued to promote green ripples, splendid flowers blooming revealing a more interdisciplinary research environment, and brilliant shades of purples and reds. Tsinghua University, established the new Institute of Artificial Intelligence and which will celebrate its 108th birthday, presents a Big Data Research Center. Tsinghua also initiated a new vibrant scene. On behalf of the university, I would like round of campus planning to create a more humanity- to extend my cordial greetings and sincere wishes to oriented, green, inclusive and smart campus. all students, faculty and staff, as well as alumni, at home and abroad, and at the same time expressing A more open Tsinghua will embrace the world. The my heartfelt appreciation to those who have showed vision of a university determines the vision of the talents their concern and support towards the development of she trains. Tsinghua University is embracing the vision Tsinghua University over the years. of being a global university, as well as promoting and representing the development of higher education in As Tsinghua University moves forward it never ceases China. The university continues to further implement to innovate, and its people always stay driven. In 2018, its global strategy, which strives to enhance the global new progress has been made across the university. As competence of its students, conduct high-end research the leading research institution, Tsinghua University has for the benefit of both China and the world, promote won 15 State Science and Technology Awards, including international exchanges and cooperation, and strengthen one State Natural Science Award first prize, two State global impact. In 2018, the Tsinghua University Southeast Scientific and Technological Progress Award first prizes, Asia Center laid its foundation in Bali, Indonesia in and one State Scientific and Technological Progress October; the Asian University Alliance (AUA) initiated Award (Innovation Team). Twelve Major Tsinghua Projects by Tsinghua University released its first research report – were approved by the National Social Science Fund of Asian Higher Education Outlook 2018 – in November; the China, while a total of 142 individuals from the university Tsinghua University Latin America Center was established were selected for prestigious programs, including the in Santiago, Chile in December; and the International Thousand Talents Program, the Ten Thousand Talents Competence Initiative (also known as the 2020 Initiative)

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The campus of Tsinghua University is situated in northwest Beijing on the site of the former imperial gardens of the Qing Dynasty, and is surrounded by a number of historical sites.

“The World’s Most Beautiful Campus” — Forbes Magazine

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History

Tsinghua University was established in 1911 under the name “Tsing Hua Imperial College,” initially as a preparatory school for students who would be sent by the Chinese government to study in the United States. The university section was founded in 1925 and undergraduates were then enrolled. The Academy of Chinese Learning was set up in the same year. The Graduate School was set up in the autumn of 1929 and several research institutes were formed in various departments.

During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Tsinghua University moved to Changsha in 1937 and merged with Peking University and Nankai University to form the National Changsha Temporary University. It moved to Kunming in 1938, and was renamed the National Southwest Associated University. When the war ended, Tsinghua returned to its original site at Tsinghua Garden in Beijing in 1946. By then, the university had five faculties – humanities, law, science, engineering, and agriculture – and a total of 26 departments. In 1952 Tsinghua became a polytechnic university after the national college reorganization policy was implemented.

Since 1978, Tsinghua has gradually expanded and established more departments in the sciences, economics, management, and the humanities. In 1985, the School of Continuing Education was established. The Central Academy of Arts and Design of China merged with Tsinghua in 1999. In the last decade, the university has made advances in the refinement of academic disciplines, faculty development and research. Tsinghua is now a comprehensive research university, with 20 schools and 59 departments covering disciplines in science, engineering, literature, art, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education, and medicine.

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Among the top research A Global University universities in the world Tsinghua has signed exchange agreements and established partnerships with 285 50 285 universities from 50 countries. COUNTRIES UNIVERSITIES

THE World University nd Rankings 2019 22 QS Graduate Employability A Diverse Student Body Rankings 2019 Over 3,700 international students from 128 countries th Worldwide are enrolled at Tsinghua University. THE World Reputation 9 th Rankings 2018 14 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019 Undergraduates st in Asia 15,707 QS World University 1 Total 17th Rankings 2019 Master's Students 18,829 48,739 Doctoral Students 14,203

US News Best Global 1st Universities for Computer Science

US News Best Global 3,485 51 39 Faculty Members of the Members of the st Universities for Engineering Chinese Academy of Chinese Academy of 1 Sciences Engineering

US News Best Global Tsinghua with Distinction th Universities for Materials Science Tsinghua scholars have won the Nobel Prize, the A.M.Turing Award, the Fields Medal, the 4 Wolf Prize, the Crafoord Prize, and the Gregori Aminoff Prize. Among the current faculty, 167 distinguished professors were selected by the Ministry of Education for the “Cheung Kong Scholars Program”.

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Global Strategy

Tsinghua University launched its global strategy in 2016. This comprehensive strategy reflects Tsinghua’s vision to become a leading global university. Guided by this strategy, Tsinghua aims to foster innovative talents with global competence, serve China and the world through research, and strengthen institutional competitiveness and global impact. Since the formation of the global strategy, Tsinghua has established new global institutions dedicated to promoting international collaboration and providing students, faculty and staff with overseas opportunities to study, research and undertake internships. The year 2018 saw the opening of the Tsinghua University Latin America Center in Chile; the Tsinghua University Southeast Asia Center in Indonesia; and the China-Italy Design Innovation Hub in Italy. The year also marked the first anniversary of the founding of the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA). Initiated by Tsinghua, AUA brings together 15 prestigious universities in Asia to jointly address regional and global challenges. In 2018, Tsinghua founded the Center for Global Competence Development (CGCD), which aims to provide guidance, support and resources for all Tsinghua students on global competence, all the while fostering a more international campus. Through exchange, field trips, summer programs and conferences, Tsinghua students continued to gain overseas experience, embarking on more than 8,500 trips abroad.

Alongside the global strategy is the 2020 initiative. China-Italy Design China-Africa Leadership Tsinghua Southeast Tsinghua Shenzhen Tsinghua University Latin Launched in 2017, it uses a problem-oriented approach Innovation Hub Development Institute Asia Center International Graduate School America Center to address outstanding issues in administration, teaching, providing of services, facilities management and campus infrastructure. More than 50 specific tasks have been laid out, with major improvements already made in on-campus accommodation, and medical, catering, and financial services.

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Schwarzman College

Designed to inspire the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars program was officially launched in April 2013 and Schwarzman College was formally established in October 2015. It adopts a unique teaching model that encourages collaboration between students and professors, promotes the cultivation of interdisciplinary thinking, and integrates academic and residential life.

The ideal of “taking roots in China and embracing the world” is fundamental to responding to today’s geopolitical landscape. The program integrates top educational resources from around the world, including teaching faculty made up of well-known professors and experts, and actively explores new ways to cultivate talent and mutual understanding. The courses focus on leadership, economics and business, public policy and international studies, and Chinese history and culture. Global Innovation Each year, the program admits up to 200 scholars from around the world, among them 40% from the U.S., Exchange Institute (GIX) 20% from China and 40% from the rest of the world. In 2015, Tsinghua University collaborated with the University Each scholar will receive a comprehensive scholarship. of Washington to establish its first physical presence overseas: the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) Institute, in Seattle, U.S. The first education program is about Connected Devices where GIX students, after finishing their study at Seattle and Beijing, can earn both the UW degree of Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) and the Tsinghua degree of Master of Science in Engineering Tsinghua Shenzhen International (Data Science and Information Technology) (MSE(DSIT)). Featuring model learning and real-world application, GIX Graduate School is a center for innovation where students, scholars and entrepreneurs around the world interact in a project-based Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School Tsinghua SIGS will offer master’s and doctoral learning and research environment to develop leaders in (Tsinghua SIGS) was launched in March of 2019. degree programs across seven interdisciplinary innovation who work collaboratively to solve real challenges. As Tsinghua University’s only other campus outside areas: energy and materials, information science and of Beijing, Tsinghua SIGS is a further expansion of technology, precision medicine and public health, civil the Tsinghua Graduate School at Shenzhen and engineering and marine technology, future human the Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute. Tsinghua habitats, environment and ecology, and innovation SIGS aims to bring together world-class faculty and management. Supported by the Shenzhen Municipal China-Africa Leadership students; tackle global challenges through cutting-edge Government, Tsinghua SIGS will carry on with research, international collaboration and industrial Tsinghua's tradition of academic excellence in this Development Institute partnerships; and nurture the next generation of vibrant and innovative city. Supported by UNESCO, the institute was jointly established global leaders. In building an international, borderless by the Institute of Education and the Office of International entrepreneurial platform, Tsinghua SIGS is committed Cooperation and Exchange, Tsinghua University. China-Africa to promoting economic and social development in Leadership Development Institute (CALDI) is committed Shenzhen, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater to training African officials, educating young Africans and Bay Area, and beyond. human resource departments of Chinese companies in Africa, and supporting Chinese students’ internships in Africa. The CALDI will promote the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, provide strong support for the China-Africa comprehensive strategic partnership, to fulfill the needs of UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development.

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The ground-breaking ceremony for the Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center (Tsinghua SEA) was held at Kura Kura Island in Bali, Indonesia in 2018. Being a key component of Tsinghua University’s Global Strategy that focuses on education and cultural exchange, Tsinghua SEA will emphasize talent training, academic exchange and cooperation in Southeast Asia and around the world. It will serve the needs of Indonesia and Southeast Asian countries in terms of human capital training in the face of Industry 4.0, and contribute to the Belt and China-Italy Design Road Initiative and UN SDGs. Innovation Hub

Initiated in 2017, the China-Italy Design Innovation Hub is a design and innovation platform co-established by Tsinghua University and the Politecnico di Milano. The Hub and the Tsinghua Arts and Design Institute in Milan (ADIM) were officially unveiled in Milan, Italy, in 2018. It is Tsinghua’s first teaching and research base established in Europe. The establishment of ADIM coincides with China's Belt and Road Initiative, Aiming at cultivating individuals who are innovative thinkers with a global perspective and a talent for art and design, ADIM boasts teaching faculty recruited directly from Tsinghua, the Politecnico di Milano, as well as talents from around the world, and strives to create a leading global teaching and research institution that is open, inclusive and innovative.

Tsinghua University Latin America Center

The Tsinghua University Latin America Center was established in Santiago, the capital of Chile in 2018. The Center will act as a contact and exchange base, with the mission of enhancing exchange and cooperation between China and Latin America, and developing global competency among the students of Tsinghua University. It will work closely with institutions in Chile, and further promote collaboration in science and culture. It will also contribute to the international influence and reputation of Tsinghua, as well as the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Schools and Departments Undergraduate

Academy of Arts & Design School of Journalism and Communication Education Department of Art History School of Law Department of Arts and Crafts School of Life Sciences The undergraduate program at Tsinghua University Department of Ceramic Design School of Marxism was founded in 1925 and has to date granted over Department of Environmental Art Design School of Materials Science and Engineering 120,000 bachelor’s degrees to qualifying undergraduate Department of Industrial Design students. The educational philosophy of Tsinghua Department of Information Art & Design School of Mechanical Engineering Department of Painting Department of Energy and Power Engineering focuses on cultivating students’ critical thinking, ability to Department of Sculpture Department of Industrial Engineering innovate, and promoting knowledge sharing. Tsinghua is Department of Textile and Fashion Design Department of Mechanical Engineering committed to cultivating students with a sense of mission Department of Visual Communication Department of Precision Instrument and in pursuit of excellence, to nurture an all-rounded Department of Astronomy Fundamental Industrial Training Center character with innovative thinking abilities, a global School of Vehicle and Mobility Department of Chemical Engineering perspective and a strong sense of social responsibility. Department of Electrical Engineering School of Medicine Presently, the university has 81 undergraduate majors Department of Engineering Physics Department of Basic Medical Sciences covering sciences, engineering, literature, art, history, Department of Biomedical Engineering philosophy, economics, management, law, education, School of Aerospace Engineering School of Clinical Medicine Research Center for Public Health and medicine, as well as 17 second-degree majors. Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics Engineering Department of Engineering Mechanics School of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Architecture School of Public Policy and Management Department of Architecture School of Sciences Department of Building Technology and Science Department of Chemistry Department of Landscape Architecture Department of Earth System Science Department of Urban Planning Department of Mathematical Sciences School of Civil Engineering Department of Physics Department of Civil Engineering School of Social Sciences Department of Construction Management Department of International Relations Department of Hydraulic Engineering Department of Political Science School of Economics and Management Department of Psychology Department of Sociology Department of Accounting Institute of Economics Department of Economics Institute of Science, Technology and Society Department of Finance Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy Department of Leadership and Organization Management Art Center Department of Management Science and Engineering Division of Sports Science and Physical Education Department of Marketing Global Innovation Exchange Institute School of Environment Graduate School at Shenzhen Department of Environmental Engineering Institute for Advanced Study Department of Environmental Science Department of Environmental Planning and Management Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences Institute of Education PBC School of Finance Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology School of Humanities School of Continuing Education Department of Chinese Language and Literature Schwarzman College Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Xinya College Department of History Department of the History of Science Department of Philosophy School of Information Science and Technology Department of Automation Department of Computer Science and Technology Department of Electronic Engineering Department of Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics / Institute of Microelectronics Institute for Network Sciences and Cyberspace School of Software Research Institute of Information Technology

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Graduate Education

Featuring a disciplined approach of self-development, dynamic adjustment and interdisciplinary integration, graduate education at Tsinghua dates back to the 1920s. From 1981, the university has awarded over 100,000 master’s and doctoral degrees. As the top research university in China, Tsinghua has made continuing efforts to improve the quality of its graduate education, with a special emphasis on an innovative spirit and research capabilities. At present, over 80 doctoral programs and over 100 master’s programs are open to international students, up to 30 of which are offered in English, and about 50 programs are established in partnership with renowned overseas universities. Students in joint programs complete courses in two different universities, and usually write their theses under joint supervision.

School of International Education Tsinghua is committed to equipping students with Continuing Education global competency - one important goal of Tsinghua’s global strategy. In 2018, with a mission to support global competence development for all students, and to The School of Continuing Education of Tsinghua University facilitate this development as an integral component of is the first of its kind in continuing educational institutes undergraduate and graduate education, Tsinghua founded in China. It is also the only Chinese-based UNESCO chair the Center for Global Competence Development (CGCD). in Continuing Engineering Education. Through a fostering The Center provides campus-wide transformative learning relationship and an open dialogue with the top international experiences with a global focus, leads cutting-edge research universities, the School of Continuing Education provides a and development in the field of global education, facilitates high-level education based on an experienced international cross-cultural engagement opportunities for all students and teaching faculty. Integrating the teaching strategies and skill faculty members, and promotes a global competency-based sets of both East and West, the School instills students with cross-cultural understanding on campus and beyond. With a strong sense of global perspective and an open mind by guidance, support and resources provided by the Center, providing the most up-to-date knowledge, and by preparing Tsinghua students are better equipped to become global students with global competence. leaders of tomorrow. The School offers three series of courses through its international education curriculum: international degree education, international management courses, and an international customized curriculum. International Summer Schools

Every summer, Tsinghua offers more than 10 international summer programs for students from across the world. Summer program courses range from subjects such as computer science, engineering, physics, green energy, law and economics. International students taking part in the summer programs can broaden their global perspective and come into direct contact with Chinese culture, society and technology.

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Art Museum

Officially opened in 2016, the Tsinghua Art Museum is the largest university museum in China and has attracted more than one million visitors since its opening. The museum has over ten exhibition halls and hosts exhibits from China and across the world. Its comprehensive collection includes more than 13,000 art objects, including six major categories: painting and calligraphy, embroidery, porcelain, furniture, bronzeware and diverse artwork.

Library

The Tsinghua University Library was established in 1912, and is now composed of the Main Library and six branch libraries including the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, the Art Library, the Finance Library, the Law Library, the Economics & Management Library and the Architecture Library. The Library system owns more than five million books and other printed material and has a comprehensive digital system to ensure convenient access to resources anytime, anywhere.

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With the goal of leading global fundamental research, serving core national development needs, and connecting academic research with talent cultivation, Tsinghua University is dedicated to promoting scientific innovation and addressing global challenges.

Recognition

In 2018, the faculty of Tsinghua University won 24 national awards, including one first prize of the State Natural Science Awards and three first prizes of the State Scientific and Technological Progress Awards. In addition, Tsinghua faculty won 38 prestigious international awards.

Laboratories

1 National Research Center 13 State Key Laboratories 11 National Engineering Laboratories 16 Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education 129 collaborative research centers

To promote cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research, Tsinghua University established seven interdisciplinary institutes in various areas, including unmanned systems, the internet of vehicles, flexible electronics, brain and intelligence, big data, and artificial intelligence.

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Innovation

Tsinghua is dedicated to comprehensively integrating innovation and entrepreneurship education into its talent training system. Tsinghua provides its students with an integrated education platform for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

•The Student Future Innovation Group inspires creativity: it encourages students to build teams across different disciplines and grades, and initiate their own innovation projects.

• The iCenter serves technological innovation: it is the largest campus “maker” space in the world.

• The chuangplus and x-lab support entrepreneurship: they help startups gain market resources, and help them seek professional guidance from off-campus tutors.

Research Education

At Tsinghua, all students, including undergraduates, have rich resources and opportunities to transform their research ideas into reality. The Tsinghua “TOP OPEN” undergraduate overseas academic research program enables students to contact overseas institutes independently, based on their own academic interests, to refine their research projects and to have the university fund their research. In 2018, 420 students visited 104 overseas research universities and institutes.

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Tsinghua Holdings

Tsinghua Holding Co., Ltd, was established in 2003 as the main platform for Tsinghua University to serve society. Based on Tsinghua’s scientific research capability and talent pool, Tsinghua Holdings is characterized by the integrated development of production, teaching and research, promoting the industrialization of technological achievements and cultivating innovative talents. By the end of 2018, Tsinghua Holdings has industrialized 56 major national sci-tech projects and achieved 62 major technological breakthroughs.

Being an important endeavor of Tsinghua Holdings to boost the development of innovation and start- ups, Tsinghua University Science Park (TusPark) was established in 1994. Located in the southeast quarter of the Tsinghua campus, it has developed at a rapid pace and is one of the best science parks in China. Since its opening, more than 1,500 enterprises and organizations have joined the park. Tsinghua University Press

Established in 1980, the Tsinghua University Press is a first-class national publisher and a leader in China’s academic and the higher education publishing industry. It publishes about 3,000 new titles in print and digital format every year and dozens of Chinese and English journals. It enjoys Outreach high prestige both in China and around the world through close collaboration with hundreds of renowned publishers, such as Pearson, McGraw-Hill, Regional Cooperation Springer Nature, Elsevier, John Wiley & Sons, and Taylor & Francis. Tsinghua University actively promotes the transformation of major scientific and technological achievements, while exploring different ways for research universities to support regional economies and technological innovations. By the end of 2018, Tsinghua University has signed cooperation agreements with 32 provinces and 143 cities, establishing local research institutions with regional governments, which include:

Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen Beijing Tsinghua Industrial R&D Institute Institute of Tsinghua University, Hebei Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Zhejiang Cross-strait Tsinghua Research Institute Research Institute of Tsinghua, Pearl River Delta

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Student life at Tsinghua extends far beyond academic courses. The university offers a vast arrary of clubs and societies, as well as sports and performing arts activities to foster students’ all- round personal development.

Sports

The motto “Without sports, there is no Tsinghua“ reflects the exceptional athletic tradition at Tsinghua.

The university established its first sports team in 1912. In 2018, Tsinghua had more than 1,040 student athletes in 48 different sports teams, and won 168 medals in international and domestic events. There are also more than 40 students’ sports clubs. So far, seven Tsinghua students have participated in the Olympic Games.

The Department of Sports Science and Physical Education provides nearly 50 different sports courses for students. In addition, the Ma Yuehan Cup, named after Ma Yuehan - a renowned Tsinghua professor in Sports Science, is a highlight in the annual Tsinghua sports calendar. It is comprised of 40 sports, with more than 10,000 students and faculty participants.

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Performing Arts

The performing arts constitute another important aspect of student life at Tsinghua. The Center for Arts Education was established in 1993 and currently offers more than 130 performing arts courses for all students of the University.

Among the performing arts groups on campus, the Art Troupe is the most well-respected and renowned. It consists of 12 groups, including the Symphony Orchestra, Military Music Band, Chinese Orchestra, and the Choir. The Troupe has more than 1,300 student members, including international students.

The Tsinghua Singing Competition, held annually in December is a very popular event among students across campus. The New Year Gala Night, organized by the International Students & Scholars Center, is a much- awaited annual event to celebrate the New Year, with performances by Chinese and international students.

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Social Engagement & Service

Engaging with society has been an important tradition in Tsinghua education. During the 2018 summer break, Tsinghua had a total of 1,106 teams participating in various social practice activities across China and in 36 other countries and regions. One of the social practice activities offered is carried out in rural areas of China and has seen over 3,800 students and faculty from China and abroad volunteer in impoverished regions across China.

Clubs & Societies

At Tsinghua, students can choose from more than 270 clubs and societies covering six main areas: sport, culture, arts, innovation, personal development, and social service.

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Living on Campus International Students & Scholars Center

Life is very convenient and enjoyable on the Tsinghua campus. The campus’ dozens of large The International Students & Scholars Center established in 2016, provides international canteens provide the Tsinghua community with an array of different cuisines. The dormitory students and scholars with professionalized service for life and study matters at Tsinghua, area is well equipped with facilities, including sports fields, supermarkets and coffee shops. covering visas, insurance, scholarships, study support, counselling services, internships and Across the campus you can find all services for your daily needs, including banks and the employment, alumni, accommodation, regulations and policies, and cultural exchange. By hospital. Among its many sporting facilities, Tsinghua has an Olympic standard swimming pool. bringing together resources, holding cultural immersion activities, and supporting international student and scholar clubs and societies, the Center aims to foster an enriching campus environment for international students and scholars at Tsinghua, and develop their cross- cultural understanding and global competence.

40 TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY 2019 TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY 2019 41 Tsinghua Alumni Outstanding Alumni Tsinghua University alumni are strong performers across a range of different industries and sectors. They have endeavored to make significant contributions to China’s economy, culture, science and technology. With the Belt and Road Initiative, Tsinghua alumni are playing a more important role in global development. Outstanding alumni include the Nobel Prize winners Yang Chen-Ning and Tsung- Dao Lee; statesmen such as President Xi Jinping, former President Hu Jintao, former Premier Zhu Rongji, and former Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Wu Bangguo; as well as many well-renowned scientists and entrepreneurs.

Tsinghua Alumni Association

Tsinghua Alumni Association was founded in June 1913. Currently, it has 90 branch associations in China and 53 branch associations in different countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.

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For Undergraduate Programs

Application term Application period

st ( Design/Fine Arts programs in Arts 1 Round Division are open ONLY in this round ) Late August - Mid October 2019

2nd Round Mid October - Late November 2019

3rd Round Early December 2019 - Early January 2020

For Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs 1st Round Mid October 2019 – Mid December 2019 offered in Chinese 2nd Round Early January 2020 – Early March 2020

Graduate Programs The application schedule is specified by offered in English individual programs

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Scholarships for International Students

Tsinghua University has a diversified scholarship system offering full or partial funding for undergraduate, graduate, and visiting students. The system consists of a variety of scholarships, such as Chinese Government Scholarships, university-level scholarships, department-level scholarships, and scholarships from enterprises or institutions. The application dates for each scholarship are determined separately, and students have various ways to apply for them.

Tsinghua University Admissions Office Tel: +86-10-62783100 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.join-tsinghua.edu.cn

Tsinghua University Academy of Arts and Design Admissions Office Tel: +86-10-62798170 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ad.tsinghua.edu.cn

Tsinghua University Graduate Admissions Office Tel: +86-10-62781380 Email: [email protected] Website: http://gradadmission.tsinghua.edu.cn

Graduate Scholarship and Grants Management Office Tel: +86-10-62789660 Email: [email protected]

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