Tsinghua University (THU) is currently accepting applications from international students for its Master's and Doctoral degree programs for the 2027 academic year. Spanning across 54 distinct schools and departments, the university offers a diverse array of academic pathways, including 40 programs taught entirely in English, alongside others instructed in Chinese or bilingually. As a global hub for education, Tsinghua seeks academically excellent foreign nationals ready to engage in rigorous coursework and innovative research. Prospective students are expected to submit comprehensive applications and secure their required degree authentications. While the university serves as a host for major funding opportunities like the Chinese Government Scholarship, applicants must note that the initial university application fee must be paid independently and is not covered by these external financial aid packages.
Funding & Scholarship Information
While this is the primary admissions portal, applicants can pursue funding such as the Chinese Government Scholarship alongside their application. Important financial and scholarship notes include:
- Application Fee: A mandatory university application fee must be paid online at the time of submission. This fee is non-refundable and cannot be covered by the Chinese Government Scholarship or similar funding bodies.
- Scholarship Language Requirements: Students intending to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship must submit corresponding HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) score reports that meet the specific requirements of the scholarship, even if their degree program has different baseline language criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for graduate admission at Tsinghua University, applicants must fulfill the following mandatory requirements:
- Must be a foreign national holding a valid foreign passport and not possess Chinese nationality.
- Must be in good health, exhibit strong character, and be willing to abide by the laws of China and Tsinghua University's regulations.
- Master's Applicants: Must hold a nationally recognized Bachelor's degree.
- Doctoral Applicants: Must hold both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.
- Degrees awarded by overseas institutions must be officially authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE).
Application Procedure & Required Documents
All candidates must complete the online application process and upload scanned, color copies of the following original documents:
- Personal Statement: Completed directly in the application system (PhD applicants must additionally upload a brief research plan or experience summary).
- Degree Certificates: Appropriate diplomas alongside their official CSCSE authentication.
- Academic Transcripts: Comprehensive transcripts covering undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) studies.
- Language Proficiency Scores: Valid HSK or English test score reports, based on the target program's specific catalog requirements.
- Recommendation Letters: Two academic references from scholars holding the title of associate professor or higher.
- Identification: A scan of the passport bio page and required Nationality Status Documentation.
Website URL
https://yz.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/info/1035/1581.htm