Tsinghua University was established in 1911 on the site of a former imperial garden in northwest Beijing, originally as “Tsing Hua Imperial College” using funds from the Boxer Indemnity remitted by the United States. It was renamed “Tsing Hua College” in 1912, launched its university section in 1925, and adopted the name “National Tsing Hua University” in 1928. After disruptions during wars and the early years of the People's Republic, it was restructured in the 1950s to focus on engineering and sciences, later expanding into a comprehensive institution with strengths across disciplines. Today, Tsinghua is a world-leading comprehensive research university, renowned for producing numerous leaders in science, technology, politics, and business, including President Xi Jinping as an alumnus.
Tsinghua's main campus covers about 483 hectares in Haidian District, northwest Beijing, on the historic grounds of the Qing Dynasty's imperial gardens, blending classical Chinese architecture with modern facilities surrounded by historical sites and scenic landscapes. Iconic features include the Grand Auditorium, the Old Gate (the traditional entrance), the Lotus Pond, the Tsinghua History Museum, expansive green spaces, and state-of-the-art research buildings. The campus is highly walkable and bike-friendly, with additional sites like the Shenzhen International Graduate School and collaborations in other cities, offering a beautiful, serene environment integrated with Beijing's urban life.
Tsinghua University is a public institution affiliated with and funded by China's Ministry of Education. It operates under a dual leadership system: the Secretary of the CPC Tsinghua University Committee (currently Qiu Yong) oversees overall direction, while the President (currently Li Luming, appointed in December 2023) serves as the chief executive responsible for academic and administrative operations. The university has 22 schools and 59 departments, with governance supported by various committees, a substantial endowment (around ¥6 billion or more in recent years), and an annual budget supporting extensive research and international activities.
Tsinghua is organized into 22 schools and 59 departments covering science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education, and art, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, innovation, and global collaboration. It consistently ranks as the top university in Asia and among the world's elite (e.g., #1 in Asia and #12 globally in Times Higher Education 2026, #17 in QS 2026), excelling particularly in engineering, computer science, business and economics, physical sciences, and emerging fields like AI and sustainability. Affiliated with numerous Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, and top patent producers, Tsinghua maintains one of the highest research outputs globally, with world-class facilities and close ties to industry and national strategic initiatives.
Tsinghua enrolls around 50,000–55,000 students (including undergraduates, graduates, and a significant number of international students from over 130 countries), fostering a highly competitive, innovative, and collaborative community. Student life features vibrant residential halls, diverse dining options, extensive athletics and recreation facilities, over hundreds of student clubs and societies (from robotics and entrepreneurship to arts, music, and cultural activities), and traditions like campus festivals, volunteering, and international exchanges. The environment emphasizes academic rigor balanced with wellness, social events, and extracurriculars, with easy access to Beijing's cultural scene, while promoting values of excellence, patriotism, and global responsibility in a supportive, dynamic setting.
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