Tsinghua University
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Tsinghua University

1. Tsinghua University

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Tsinghua is one of the most prestigious
universities in China. Through teaching,
research and innovation, Tsinghua is
committed to the advancement and well-being
of the nation and the world.
The campus of Tsinghua University
is situated in northwest Beijing on
the site of the former imperial
gardens of the Qing Dynasty, and
surrounded by a number of
historical sites.

3. HiStOrY

Tsinghua University was established in 1911, originally under the name • Since 1978, Tsinghua University has strengthened its teaching in
sciences, economic management, humanities and law. In 1999,
“Tsing Hua Imperial College”. The school was renamed "Tsing Hua
Tsinghua opened the School of Arts and Design by merging with the
Central Academy of Arts and Design. In 2012, the Graduate School of
College" in 1912. The university section was founded in 1925. The
the People's Bank of China (PBC) merged into Tsinghua University as
name “National Tsing Hua University” was adopted in 1928.
Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance. Today, Tsinghua has
become a world-leading comprehensive university that offers subject
The faculty greatly valued the interaction between Chinese and
areas in engineering, science, economics, management, art, medicine,
Western cultures, the sciences and humanities, the ancient and
philosophy, law,literature, history and education. Students are
provided diversified development paths to advance their critical
modern. Tsinghua scholars Wang Guowei, Liang Qichao, Chen Yinque
thinking and entrepreneurship through research-based learning.
and Zhao Yuanren, renowned as the "Four Tutors" in the Institute of
the past over 100 years, Tsinghua University has witnessed and
Chinese Classics, advocated this belief and had a profound impact on • Over
shared the hardships and glories of the nation. The University’s motto
Tsinghua's later development.
of “Self-discipline and Social Commitment” has inspired many
generations of Tsinghua teachers and students to struggle for the
Following the outbreak of the War of Resistance against Japanese
prosperity of China.
Aggression in 1937, National Tsing Hua University, National Peking
2017, Tsinghua officially released its "Double First-Class (First-Class
University and Nankai University merged to form Lin-shih-ta-hsueh, • In
University &First-Class Disciplines)" development plan. As one of
China’s most prestigious and influential universities, Tsinghua is
which was renamed the National South-West Associated University in
committed to cultivating global citizens who will thrive in today’s
1938 after moving to Kunming. In 1946 the University was moved back
world and become tomorrow’s leaders.Through the pursuit of
education and research at the highest level of excellence, Tsinghua is
to its original location in Beijing after the war.
developing innovative solutions that will help solve pressing problems
Three years after the founding of the People’s Republic of China, a
in China and the world.
nationwide restructuring of institutes of higher education began, and
in 1952, Tsinghua University became a multidisciplinary polytechnic
university specializing in training engineers. In November of that
year,the Ministry of Education appointed Jiang Nanxiang as President.

4. General information

• The campus of Tsinghua University is situated in northwest Beijing on the site of the former imperial gardens of the Qing Dynasty, and
surrounded by a number of historical sites.
• Tsinghua University was established in 1911, originally under the name “Tsing Hua Imperial College”. The school was renamed "Tsing Hua
College" in 1912. The university section was founded in 1925. The name “National Tsing Hua University” was adopted in 1928.
• The faculty greatly valued the interaction between Chinese and Western cultures, the sciences and humanities, the ancient and modern.
Tsinghua scholars Wang Guowei, Liang Qichao, Chen Yinque and Zhao Yuanren, renowned as the "Four Tutors" in the Institute of Chinese
Classics, advocated this belief and had a profound impact on Tsinghua's later development.
• Following the outbreak of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in 1937, National Tsing Hua University, National Peking
University and Nankai University merged to form Lin-shih-ta-hsueh, which was renamed the National South-West Associated University
in 1938 after moving to Kunming. In 1946 The University was moved back to its original location in Beijing after the war.

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After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the University was molded
into a polytechnic institute focusing on engineering in the nationwide
restructuring of universities and colleges undertaken in 1952. In November
1952, Mr. Jiang Nanxiang became the President of the University. He made
significant contributions in leading Tsinghua to become the national center for
training engineers and scientists with both professional proficiency and
personal integrity.
Since China opened up to the world in 1978, Tsinghua University has developed
at a breathtaking pace into a comprehensive research university. At present, the
university has 21 schools and 59 departments with faculties in science,
engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics,
management, education and art.
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. 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
help solve pressing problems in China and the world.

6. StUdEnTs LiFe

Tsinghua encourages diversity, where there are totally 263 registered student
organizations on campus. They can be classified into 6 categories: culture,
arts, sports, science and technology innovation, public welfare, andquality
development. According to statistics, every undergraduate student has joined
2.4 clubs during their studies in Tsinghua, and the number of members of all
student organization exceeds 34,000.
Also, Tsinghua is especially dedicated to physical education. Therefore, there
are manysports meets and games for students to participate both individually
or as a team. Ma Yuehan Cup is an annual sport meet on campus in which
student representatives from all departments compete in the programs such
as track and field,ball games, and even chess games.

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