Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Following the Chinese economic reform from 1978, Tsinghua University has developed at a breathtaking pace into a comprehensive research university, now ranked within the Top 50 universities worldwide.
Located in the north-western suburbs of Beijing, Tsinghua University was established in 1911 on the site of “Qing Hua Yuan (Tsinghua Garden)” —a former royal garden of the Qing Dynasty.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | February–June |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | September–January |
View the Tsinghua University academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Tsinghua University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B Economics/Laws (Hons)Semester 1, 2019
Once in life opportunity that worked out beautifully.
Full-time study load
15–18 credits per semester (normally 5-8 courses) at Tsinghua University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
15–20 credits, 16 units per week of courses in the full Chinese Language Program at Tsinghua University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Tsinghua University.
Language
To enrol in courses taught in Chinese, students need to pass HSK Band 6 (old) or 5 (new) as the minimum entry requirement.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single school/department.
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Exchange applicants at Tsinghua must be non-Chinese citizens (including students from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao).
- Name for Registration: Tsinghua University requires students to have a Chinese name for registration. If you do not have one yet, Tsinghua's International Students Office and their student volunteers will assist you to create a one on arrival.
- Course Flexibility: It is highly recommended you have a full study load of UQ general electives if you wish to study at Tsinghua, as course profiles can be hard to obtain.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the Tsinghua University course catalogue.
Download the English taught course list at the bottom of the Admissions of Exchange Program webpage.
Please refer to the "Additional academic information" section for Chinese language program course info.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Tsinghua University offers 3 types of dormitory rooms to exchange students in the Zijing International Student Apartments. Spaces are limited, so students cannot be guaranteed on-campus housing.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Beijing is a bit higher than most cities in China. There are guides available to the cost of living in Beijing to help you prepare a budget for your exchange.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students may be eligible to apply for scholarships (refer to the Financial Aid and Scholarships section) offered by Tsinghua University and the Chinese government.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
International students in China are required to purchase the health insurance offered by their host university.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Tsinghua University has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Chinese Embassy and Consulates for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)