Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University is a dynamic global university renowned for its high-quality teaching and research, with an enduring dedication to excellence and innovation. Founded over a century ago, it has evolved into a comprehensive research university that plays a leading role in China's scientific and technological advancement. Located in Beijing, Tsinghua hosts a remarkably diverse community, with over 4,000 international students from more than 130 countries enrolled in 2019. The university emphasizes global engagement, maintaining partnerships with over 290 universities worldwide and offering numerous English-taught programs. Tsinghua fosters interdisciplinary education across 20 schools and 59 departments, covering disciplines from engineering and science to humanities, law, and medicine, while actively contributing to solving global challenges through research and international collaboration.

Tsinghua University offers various scholarships for international students, including the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program, Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China, Beijing Government Scholarship, Tsinghua University Tuition Scholarship, and full scholarships for specific programs such as the Schwarzman Scholars Program and several international master's programs. These scholarships may cover tuition fees, accommodation, stipends, and medical insurance, and are awarded based on academic merit and other criteria. Applicants typically apply through the university or external authorities, often requiring pre-admission to a program.

Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)

• Coverage: Full CGS: tuition fees, free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance. Partial CGS includes one or some items from the Full CGS coverage.
• Eligibility: Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health; bachelor’s degree holder under 35 for master’s or master’s degree holder under 40 for PhD; HSK Level 4 for Chinese-taught programs (waived if previous degree was Chinese-taught); pre-admitted by Tsinghua and recommended by department; not holding other scholarships; meet program-specific requirements.
• How to apply: Step 1: Apply for pre-admission via https://yzbm.tsinghua.edu.cn/intlLogin. Step 2: Complete CSC online application when informed by department. Step 3: Department recommendation. Step 4: Tsinghua nomination to CSC. Step 5: CSC expert review and approval.

Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)

• Eligibility: Prospective full-time international students from Asia.

Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China

• Eligibility: Outstanding young talent from developing countries working in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Schwarzman Scholars Program

• Coverage: Full scholarship
• How to apply: Consult relevant program for further information.

International Master's Program in Nuclear Engineering and Management

• Coverage: Full scholarship
• How to apply: Consult relevant program for further information.

International Master's Program in Public Health

• Coverage: Full scholarship
• How to apply: Consult relevant program for further information.

Master of Public Administration in International Development and Governance Program

• Coverage: Full scholarship
• How to apply: Consult relevant program for further information.

International Master of Public Administration Program

• Coverage: Full scholarship
• How to apply: Consult relevant program for further information.

International Master of Public Administration in the Belt and Road Initiative Program

• Coverage: Full scholarship
• How to apply: Consult relevant program for further information.

International Master of Public Administration for Future Leaders Program

• Coverage: Full scholarship
• How to apply: Consult relevant program for further information.

Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students (BGS)

• Coverage: Full or partial tuition fees
• How to apply: Competitive annual application.

Tsinghua University Tuition Scholarship

• Coverage: Full or partial tuition fees
• How to apply: Competitive annual application.