QS World Ranking
#20
Acceptance Rate
3%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$4,500
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#26
Beijing
Application Deadline
March 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
37,000
students
International Students
8%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
China's top STEM university, often called China's MIT, producing world-leading engineers and entrepreneurs.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
China's top STEM university. CSC scholarships available. Strong connections to Chinese tech industry.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Tsinghua University
Acceptance Rate
3%
Highly selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 31
Instruction Language
Chinese/English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$4,500
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Tsinghua international admissions or Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
- SAT 1500+ or ACT 34+ recommended (extremely competitive)
- HSK 5+ for Chinese-language programs; IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 100+ for English
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) available — apply through Embassy
- Personal statement, academic portfolio, and recommendation letters required
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- Chinese/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$4,500 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 3%
- QS Best Student City (Beijing)
- #26 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓CSC Scholarship
- ✓Tsinghua University Scholarship
Cost of Living — Beijing, China
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$930
vs. avg US college student
51% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Beijing is very affordable. Tsinghua and Peking University share a campus area in Haidian district — China's Silicon Valley equivalent.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Tsinghua University as a US Student
Tsinghua University is located in Beijing, China and is ranked #20in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Architecture, and more. Instruction is offered in Chinese/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$4,500 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 3%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 31. Scholarships available include the CSC Scholarship.