Tsinghua University

Beijing
People's Republic of China

Language of instruction

Chinese
English

  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 SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Spring SemesterFebruary–June
Semester 2Fall SemesterSeptember–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)

Full-time study load

15–18 credits per semester (normally 5-8 courses) 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.

Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only. 
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Chinese
Computer science
Economics
Postgraduate
Computer science
International relations
Public policy

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)

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)

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)