Tsinghua University

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  Public Research University

• Motto

  Self-Discipline and Social Commitment

• Spirit

  Actions Speak Louder than Words

• Founded

  1911

• Location

  Haidian District, Beijing, China

• Affiliation

  Ministry of Education of China

• Campus Site

  Former imperial gardens of the Qing dynasty

• Student Enrollment

  Over 42,000 students (approx. 15,000 undergraduates and 27,000 graduates)

• Global Ranking (US News 2025)

  11

• Global Ranking (Shanghai 2025)

  18

Timeline

• US President Theodore Roosevelt negotiates a reduction in the Boxer Rebellion fine, earmarking funds for Chinese student scholarships in the US. (Source: Top Universities)

  1909-01-01

• Tsinghua University is established as a preparatory school for students' trips abroad. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1911-01-01

• The School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) is founded as the first graduate school in public administration in China. (Source: Tsinghua University Admission Brochure)

  2000-01-01

• The Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking) places Tsinghua University 18th in the world and 1st in Asia. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2025-01-01

Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University (THU) is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. The university is also a member of the C9 League. Tsinghua University's campus is in northwest Beijing, on the site of the former imperial gardens of the Qing dynasty. The university has 21 schools and 59 departments, with faculties in science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education, and art. Since the university was established in 1911, it has produced notable leaders in science, engineering, politics, business, and academia.

Web Search Results

• Tsinghua University in China - US News Best Global Universities

  Tsinghua University, located in northwest Beijing, China, is a public institution that traces its roots back to 1911. The primary language of instruction is Chinese, though there are some graduate degree programs offered in English. For instance, the university has English-taught master's programs in Chinese politics, foreign policy and international relations; mechanical engineering; and global business journalism, among others.Tuition costs vary by degree program and language of instruction. [...] The university comprises numerous schools and departments, which offer programs across a variety of disciplines: science, engineering, literature, arts, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education and medicine. In all, there are more than 70 degree programs available to undergraduate students at Tsinghua University, as well as many more master's and doctoral programs. The university has more than 300 research institutions. Among the university's research labs are the Tsinghua [...] ## Tsinghua University Rankings Tsinghua University is ranked #11 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools. ### Tsinghua University Rankings #11 in Best Global Universities (tie) #1 in Best Global Universities in Asia #1 in Best Global Universities in China ### Tsinghua University Subject Rankings #76 in Agricultural Sciences #1

• Tsinghua University - Wikipedia

  Tsinghua University (THU) is a public university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. The university is also a member of the C9 League. [...] Tsinghua University ranked No. 1 in China, the whole of Asia-Oceania region and emerging countries according to the Times Higher Education, with its industry income, research, and teaching performance indicator placed at 1st, 4th and 9th respectively in the world. Internationally, Tsinghua was regarded as the most reputable Chinese university by the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings where, it has ranked 8th globally and 1st in the Asia-Pacific. [...] As of 2025, the Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as the "Shanghai Ranking", placed Tsinghua University 18th in the world and 1st in Asia & Oceania region. The U.S. News & World Report ranked Tsinghua at 1st in the Asia-Pacific and =11th globally in its 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings.

• Tsinghua University | World University Rankings | THE

  Established in 1911, Tsinghua University is a unique comprehensive university bridging China and the world, connecting ancient and modern, and encompassing the arts and sciences. As one of China's most prestigious and influential universities, Tsinghua is committed to cultivating global citizens 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 [...] The campus of Tsinghua University is situated on the site of the former imperial gardens of the Qing Dynasty, and surrounded by a number of historical sites in northwest Beijing. [...] help solve pressing problems in China and the world.

• Tsinghua University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

  The campus of Tsinghua University is located in northwest Beijing, in the Haidian district, on the former site of the Qing Dynasty royal gardens. As such it retains Chinese-style landscaping as well as traditional buildings, although many of its buildings are also western in style, reflecting its American heritage. Like its archrival Peking, Tsinghua is known for having one of the most beautiful university campuses. [...] The campus of Tsinghua University is located in northwest Beijing, in the Haidian district, on the former site of the Qing Dynasty royal gardens. As such it retains Chinese-style landscaping as well as traditional buildings, although many of its buildings are also western in style, reflecting its American heritage. Like its archrival Peking, Tsinghua is known for having one of the most beautiful university campuses. [...] Tsinghua University was established in 1911 in the wake of the anti-colonialist Boxer Rebellion, which saw the US fine China $30m as punishment. In 1909, President Theodore Roosevelt negotiated with Congress a reduction in the sum, with the leftover money earmarked for university scholarships for Chinese students to study in the US. Tsinghua University was established as a preparatory school for the students’ trips abroad.

• [PDF] Tsinghua University Admission Brochure

  over 15,000 undergraduates and over 27,000 graduate students. With the motto of “Self-Discipline and Social Commitment” and the spirit of “Actions Speak Louder than Words”, Tsinghua University is dedicated to the well-being of Chinese society and to world development. 1.2.2 School of Public Policy and Management The School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) of Tsinghua University was founded in 2000. As the first graduate school in public administration in China, the School’s long-term [...] Application Procedures Tsinghua University’s Application Please complete the On-line Application by the Website of Tsinghua University (http:// yzbm.tsinghua.edu.cn/intlLogin). Please upload all the required materials (listed below). When filling the online application, please choose Master of Public Administration in International Development and Governance program in the system, and specify the financial sponsor is Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. Print, sign and attach [...] become an important institution for fostering talent and scientific research. Moreover, Tsinghua has a long tradition of nurturing public leadership, for instance, both former and current president, Mr. HU Jintao and Mr. XI Jinping are Tsinghua alumni. At present, the university has 22 schools and 59 departments with faculties in science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education and art. The University has now over 40,000 students, including