Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is a unique comprehensive university bridging China and the world, connecting ancient and modern society, and encompassing the arts and sciences. As one of China's most prestigious and influential universities, Tsinghua is committed to cultivating globally competent students who will thrive in today's world and become tomorrow's leaders.
Through the pursuit of education and research at the highest level of excellence, Tsinghua is developing innovative solutions that will help solve pressing problems in China and the world.
The Tsinghua campus, renowned for its beauty and historical significance, is situated on the site of the former imperial gardens of the Qing Dynasty, and is surrounded by a number of historical sites in north-west Beijing.
Tsinghua offers its students a superior learning, teaching and research environment. Its research and teaching facilities include one main library, six subject libraries, over 300 public classrooms and more than 300 laboratories and research institutes.
Tsinghua is among the top research universities in the world. It has fostered many outstanding scholars, successful entrepreneurs, and distinguished statesmen widely esteemed at home and abroad.
In the latest global rankings, Tsinghua University ranked 1st in the US News Best Global Universities for Engineering and Computer Science (2018). It ranked 17th in the QS World University Rankings (2019) and 30th in the THE World University Rankings (2018).
Student life at Tsinghua extends far beyond academic courses. Athletics, performing arts, a vast array of clubs and societies, and diverse social activities not only complement a student’s studies at Tsinghua, but also offer wonderful opportunities for friendship and learning.