Language of instruction
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Following the聽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 鈥淨ing Hua Yuan (Tsinghua Garden)鈥� 鈥攁 former royal garden of the Qing Dynasty.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | 贵别产谤耻补谤测鈥揓耻苍别 |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | 厂别辫迟别尘产别谤鈥揓补苍耻补谤测 |
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Guides and additional information
Tsinghua University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
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Full-time study load
15鈥�18 credits per semester (normally 5-8 courses) at Tsinghua University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
15鈥�20 credits, 16 units per week of courses in the full Chinese Language Program at Tsinghua University is聽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.听
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- Nationality:聽Exchange applicants at Tsinghua must be non-Chinese citizens (including students from聽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聽one on arrival.听
- Course Flexibility:聽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.听
Find courses
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Download the English taught course list at the bottom聽of the聽 webpage.听
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 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
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
Tsinghua University offers 3 types of 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 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 聽(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鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (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 offered by their host university.听
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
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 for incoming exchange students.
Contact the for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
51吃瓜网 cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (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 .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October