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Become immersed in the rich culture and history of China while studying at Tsinghua University in Beijing. This program allows participants to enroll in university courses in a variety of fields while studying alongside international and Chinese students. This program is ideal for students from business, science and engineering majors who wish to take courses taught in English or who have a high enough proficiency in Chinese to take a course taught in Chinese.
Beijing, China's capital, has served as China's leading center for learning and culture for more than 700 years. It is the political and administrative center of the country and a communications and transportation hub. With a population of 12.5 million and growing, it is the second largest city in China after Shanghai. At its core is the Forbidden City with the Imperial Palace and throne room of China's emperors. Surrounding the city center is a mixture of traditional neighborhoods, modern industrial quarters, and suburbs of high-rise office buildings, apartments, and luxury hotels. In anticipation of its new role as an international conference and meeting site, Beijing is in a frenzy of refurbishing historical monuments, razing swaths of buildings to make way for the redesign of city thoroughfares, and construction of vast new facilities to accommodate both foreign visitors and the needs of its expanding economy.
Beijing, China's capital, has served as China's leading center for learning and culture for more than 700 years. It is the political and administrative center of the country and a communications and transportation hub. With a population of 12.5 million and growing, it is the second largest city in China after Shanghai. At its core is the Forbidden City with the Imperial Palace and throne room of China's emperors. Surrounding the city center is a mixture of traditional neighborhoods, modern industrial quarters, and suburbs of high-rise office buildings, apartments, and luxury hotels. In anticipation of its new role as an international conference and meeting site, Beijing is in a frenzy of refurbishing historical monuments, razing swaths of buildings to make way for the redesign of city thoroughfares, and construction of vast new facilities to accommodate both foreign visitors and the needs of its expanding economy.
Getting to Your Program
Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Beijing but are given guidelines for arrival dates.
Visa
A student visa is required. U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program. You will apply for your own visa. IAP will provide you with visa information. Non-US citizens will need to determine if a visa is required. Please consult with your Study Abroad Advisor.
Orientation
IAP expects you to be an active participant in preparing yourself for your study abroad experience. As a participant on an IAP program, you will receive a pre-departure orientation, either in-person or online. The type and format of this orientation will vary by program and will be provided to you upon acceptance to the program.
In addition, students will attend an on-site orientation upon arrival in Beijing.
Housing
Students are housed in on-campus student residences. Students can choose from three types of rooms, all of which include air conditioning, a telephone, a television and internet access. Students are responsible for their own meals and can use cooking facilities in the residences or purchase food from a number of restaurants on campus.
Excursions and Activities
International students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and join the student associations of the University. The Foreign Student Affairs Office (FSAO) also organizes extracurricular activities for international students, including welcome party for new students, New Year's party, graduation party, visits to Chinese cultural and historical destinations, sports competitions, etc. Tsinghua University has more than 100 student associations covering five domains: science and technology, physical training, humanities, arts and public welfare. To name a few: the Students' Performing Arts Club, Zijing Volunteer Service, Students Association of Science & Technology, Photography Association, Foreign Languages Association, Association of Student International Communication (ASIC), Association of International Cultural Exchange (AICE), etc.
Insurance
You will be enrolled in the UW System required health insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) and the cost of the insurance coverage is included in program fees.
On-Site Support
Tsinghua University Foreign Student Affairs Office staff
Handbooks
Use the links below to find out more information on academics, daily life and student impressions for this program.
Tsinghua Student Guide (Spring - 2012-13)
Returned Student Network
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here to see testimonials from students abroad or to contact a returned student.
Tsinghua University is one of the most famous universities in China. Located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing--the capital city of China, Tsinghua University was built on the site of "Tsinghua Yuan"--a former royal garden of Qing Dynasty. When the university was established in 1911, it had the name of "Tsinghua School". In 1928, the School became the National Tsinghua University. From then on, it has developed into a comprehensive, research-intensive university, covering sciences, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, economics, management and art. The academic development of Tsinghua is characterized by the integration and interaction of the following styles: the rigorous, scientific approach in engineering, seeking evidence and truth in science, the rich and profound spirit of humanities accumulated over years, the romance and variety of arts. Tsinghua University offers a selection of courses taught in English in business, engineering and the sciences.
Students that have a high enough level of proficiency in Chinese are able to enroll in Chinese-taught classes from a variety of fields.
Affiliate Institution(s)
intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn/EN/index.html
Course Equivalents
Use the links below to see a list of courses that students have taken on this program before and the UW equivalents. Note: this list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses or departments. You will get instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance.
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