Tsinghua University
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Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of Asia's top universities, offers international graduate students several scholarships, including the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), the Beijing Government Scholarship and the university's own awards. Full scholarships typically cover tuition, accommodation, health insurance and a monthly stipend. Scholarships are usually applied for together with the admission application.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Undergraduate tuition for international students: RMB 26,000/year for economics, management and law; 30,000 for science and engineering; 40,000 for arts. Clinical medicine 40,000–70,000 depending on stage; English-taught programmes RMB 100,000. Application fee RMB 800; insurance RMB 800/year.
Available programmes (2)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Chinese Government Scholarship at Tsinghua University (Type B) 2027
Master, PhDFully Funded39 majorsDeadline varies by university or programme - View Details
Shenzhen International FinTech Competition (FinTechathon) - International Track
Bachelor, Master, PhDPartially Funded4 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Beijing · China
Life and living
Beijing · China
Living in Beijing
China’s capital and political and cultural centre, home to Peking and Tsinghua universities, among Asia’s best.
Student housing
International student housing at Peking University costs RMB 180–220 per person per day depending on the room.
Transport for students
Metro fares depend on distance and there is no uniform discount for international students; student discounts vary by city — ask at a station with your student card.
Top landmarks
Forbidden City
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Great Wall (nearby)
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Temple of Heaven
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Summer Palace
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Beijing Municipal Bureau of StatisticsPeking University – AccommodationShanghai government – Student discounts
Studying and living in China
Costs and living
The full Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) includes: • Full tuition waiver. • Free university housing or a housing allowance. • A monthly stipend: RMB 2,500 for bachelor’s, 3,000 for master’s and 3,500 for doctorate. • Comprehensive health insurance (RMB 800 a year). Self-funded study (annual bachelor’s tuition from official websites): • Shandong: RMB 18,000–29,000; Zhejiang: 19,800–29,800; Harbin Institute of Technology: 20,000–26,000; Shanghai Jiao Tong: 24,800; Fudan: 23,000–42,000; Peking: 26,000–30,000; Tsinghua: 26,000–40,000; Sun Yat-sen: 26,000–48,000 (medicine is usually the highest). • University housing costs roughly RMB 800–1,600 a month depending on the city and room type; mandatory insurance is RMB 800 a year, the medical check about RMB 500 and the residence permit RMB 400–800.
Working while studying
China’s Ministry of Education rules allow international students to take part-time work or internships on or off campus, subject to: • University approval, followed by a “work-study” annotation on the residence permit from the exit-entry office. • At least one year of study at the university, and a residence permit valid for more than 6 months. • A maximum of 8 hours a week and 40 hours a month during term, and 16 hours a week and 80 hours a month during holidays. • Work only within the same city. Working without this approval is a violation that can lead to deportation.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in ChinaFaculties and programmes
29 faculties · 61 programmes
Faculties and programmes
29 faculties · 61 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
School of Architecture
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
School of Civil Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Civil Engineering· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
School of Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Environmental Science
School of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
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School of Aerospace Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Aerospace Engineering
School of Information Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Master, PhDZH
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- Software EngineeringZH
Department of Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Electrical Engineering
College of AI
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Artificial Intelligence
School of Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- AstronomyZH
- ChemistryZH
- Mathematics· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
- Physics· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
Department of Statistics and Data Science
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Data Science & Analytics
- Statistics
School of Materials Science and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Materials Science & Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Chemical Engineering
Department of Engineering Physics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Physics· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
School of Life Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Biology
Tsinghua Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
- General Medicine· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- PharmacyZH
Vanke School of Public Health
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Public Health
Department of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Psychology· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
School of Economics and Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Accounting· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
- Business Management· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- Economics· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
- Finance· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
- Marketing· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
PBC School of Finance
MasterPhDZHChinese- Finance
School of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- History
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Languages and Literature· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
- TranslationZH
School of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Economics· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
- International Relations· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- Political Science· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- Sociology· Bachelor:ZHEN· Master, PhD:ZH
School of Public Policy & Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Political Science· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
School of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Corporate Law· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- Criminal Law· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
- International Law· Bachelor, Master:ZHEN· PhD:ZH
School of Journalism and Communication
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Digital Media
- Journalism
Academy of Arts & Design
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Graphic Design
School of Education
MasterPhDZHChinese- Curriculum & Instruction
Shenzhen International Graduate School
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Biomedical Engineering
- Data Science & Analytics
- Environmental Science
- Information Technology (IT)
- Supply Chain Management· Master
Schwarzman College
MasterENEnglish- International Relations
- Political Science
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2027–2028
Schwarzman Scholars – Master's in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University 2028–2029
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#17
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