Admission

1. Citizenship and General Requirements

 Applicants must be foreign citizens in good physical and mental health, demonstrate goodwill toward China, and hold a valid high school graduation certificate.

2. Academic performance

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding academic performance, supported through (but not limited to) the following document(s):

2.1  High school/University (if applicable) transcripts (in Chinese or English).

2.2  Certificate of National/Regional Graduation Examination/Matriculation Examination.

2.3  Results of international standard tests (e.g. SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB/CSCA/others).

2.4  Other supporting materials.

3. Language proficiency

3.1 For English-Taught Programs

3.1.1 A high level of English language proficiency is required. Applicants whose native language is not English must provide official English language proficiency test results (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/others). 

3.1.2 Proof of Chinese language proficiency is not required.

3.2 For Chinese-English Taught Programs

3.2.1 Applicants must demonstrate Chinese language proficiency at HSK Level 5 or above, with scores above 60 in each of the following categories: Listening, Reading, and Writing.

3.2.2 Applicants with HSK Level 4 (with scores above 60 in each of the following categories: Listening, Reading, and Writing) are eligible for admission; however, they must attain HSK Level 5 or above (with scores above 60 in each of the following categories: Listening, Reading, and Writing) within their first academic year at Tsinghua University. Failure to meet this requirement will result in termination of enrollment, and the student will no longer be permitted to continue their studies at Tsinghua University.

3.2.3 Applicants whose native language is Chinese or who have studied in a high school where Chinese was the language of instruction may apply for an HSK test waiver by submitting the relevant supporting documents, subject to approval by Tsinghua University.

3.2.4 Applicants must possess strong English language proficiency. Those whose native language is not English must provide official English language proficiency test results (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/others).

4. Aged 18 or above (by September 1, 2026). Applicants under 18 must present relevant supporting documents at the time of registration.

5. Compliance with National Regulations

Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC.