Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University Overview

Tsinghua University is a public university in northwest Beijing, China, with a history dating back to 1911. While most courses are taught in Chinese, the university also offers select graduate programs in English. These include master’s programs in fields like Chinese politics, foreign policy and international relations, mechanical engineering, and global business journalism, among others. Tuition fees differ depending on the program and language of instruction.

The university welcomes international students from over 100 countries, with the majority coming from Asia. In a recent year, 41% of non-Chinese students were undergraduates, 29% were master’s students, 9% were doctoral candidates, and the rest were enrolled in short-term programs. On-campus housing is available for both undergrad and graduate students.

Tsinghua is home to a wide range of schools and departments, covering disciplines like science, engineering, literature, arts, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, education, and medicine. Undergraduates can choose from more than 70 degree programs, while master’s and doctoral candidates have even more options. The university also boasts over 300 research centers, including the Tsinghua National Laboratory for Information Science and Technology, the State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, and the National Engineering Laboratory for Digital Television.

Beyond academics, students can join around 200 clubs and organizations, such as the Zijing Volunteer Service and the Students’ Performing Arts Club.

Tsinghua University Rankings

Tsinghua University ranks #11 in Best Global Universities. These rankings are based on performance across several widely recognized indicators of excellence.

Global Rankings

• #11 in Best Global Universities (tie)
• #1 in Best Global Universities in Asia
• #1 in Best Global Universities in China

Subject Rankings

• #76 in Agricultural Sciences
• #1 in Artificial Intelligence
• #120 in Arts and Humanities
• #14 in Biology and Biochemistry
• #19 in Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology
• #33 in Cell Biology (tie)
• #1 in Chemical Engineering
• #1 in Chemistry
• #6 in Civil Engineering
• #99 in Clinical Medicine
• #1 in Computer Science
• #2 in Condensed Matter Physics
• #10 in Economics and Business
• #2 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• #1 in Energy and Fuels
• #1 in Engineering
• #1 in Environmental Engineering
• #2 in Environment/Ecology
• #6 in Geosciences
• #2 in Green and Sustainable Science and Technology
• #31 in Immunology
• #1 in Materials Science
• #24 in Mathematics
• #7 in Mechanical Engineering
• #6 in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences
• #48 in Microbiology
• #31 in Molecular Biology and Genetics
• #2 in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• #193 in Neuroscience and Behavior (tie)
• #232 in Oncology (tie)
• #6 in Optics
• #118 in Pharmacology and Toxicology (tie)
• #1 in Physical Chemistry (tie)
• #6 in Physics
• #85 in Plant and Animal Science
• #50 in Polymer Science
• #174 in Psychiatry/Psychology (tie)
• #54 in Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
• #110 in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (tie)
• #20 in Social Sciences and Public Health (tie)
• #59 in Space Science
• #3 in Water Resources

2025-2026 Indicator Rankings

Tsinghua’s overall ranking is based on 13 performance indicators. Here’s how it compares in each category:

• Global Universities
  • #11 in Best Global Universities (tie)
  • Global Score: 85.2
  • Global Research Reputation: #16
  • Regional Research Reputation: #2
  • Publications: #8
  • Books: #178
  • Conferences: #1
  • Normalized Citation Impact: #245
  • Total Citations: #11
  • Top 10% Most Cited Publications: #10
  • Percentage of Top 10% Cited Publications: #95
  • International Collaboration (Relative to Country): #74
  • International Collaboration: #1572
  • Top 1% Most Cited Papers: #8
  • Percentage of Top 1% Most Cited Papers: #110