Tsinghua University — Beijing, China

Program Closed for Spring 2009

Location / “The Scene”

Quick Profile
Location: Beijing, China
Population: 16 million
Student Enrollment: 31,000
International Students: 2,200
Semester Load: 3-5 courses
Required GPA: 2.75/4.0
Academic Dates: Feb - June : July - Nov Program Calendar

Our Beijing program at Tsinghua University, is located at the city campus in the Chaoyang district of Beijing, allowing students easy access to all that this incredible city has to offer. Although the Tsinghua campuses have more than 20,000 students, the university retains its character and charm while promoting rigorous scholarship research as one of China’s top five universities.

Internship

Students participating in one of the Beijing semester programs have the option to undertake a part-time internship in conjunction with their academic studies. Students will be placed in an internship that matches their academic or personal interest needs as closely as possible. No matter the assigned internship, students consider the opportunity to immerse oneself into daily Chinese working life a highlight of the program.

Integrated Housing

Students will live in pre-arranged off-campus apartments within close proximity of their campus. The apartments are fully furnished and include internet and phone service. A feature of our program is integrated housing, with students sharing the apartments with local Chinese students to enhance their cultural immersion. On-campus housing is available upon request. Click here for more information on the benefits of The Education Abroad Network Premier Housing.

Includes Technology Package with internet access and local phone service.

Academics

Students attending our Beijing Program at Tsinghua University will choose from the following menu of options to customize their academic program to meet their requirements and interests:

Chinese History and Culture (required core course) - Course includes two weekend field trips that will give students an understanding of modern China and provide insight into many traditional customs and beliefs
Part-time or full-time Internship
Business Courses: Business Management; Information Systems; Marketing Principles; Introductory Statistics; Accounting 1; Accounting 2; Financial Accounting; Macroeconomic Principles; Microeconomic Principles
Language Course - Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced available
Sampe of other potential courses: China's Role in the Global Marketplace; Chinese-U.S. Relations; Chinese Foreign Policy

Program Highlights

Unique academic structure with opportunities to take classes taught in English with local Chinese and other international students
Variety of program options allows participants to customize their own academic schedule
Live with Chinese students in our high quality off-campus apartments for a more integrated experience
Chinese language instruction available for all skill levels
Includes comprehensive 5-day orientation program in Beijing plus other optional excursions

Orientation

All students in our semester programs participate in our extensive five-day in-country orientation program, which combines academic sessions with a series of cultural events designed to introduce students to life in the host country. Each orientation features information on the academic system of the host country, integration issues, medical and other types of support. After the orientation program, students are well-equipped to immerse themselves into their semester abroad.

Highlights include:

Held in vibrant city of Beijing
Integration sessions including: Academic Differences, Banking, Communication, Language and Transportation
Cultural activities, including Tai Chi exercises, an acrobatic performance, and a Welcome Dinner featuring Peking Duck
Spend the night in one of the ancient watchtowers of the Great Wall after sharing a traditional Chinese meal with the local villagers
Trek six miles along a remote and breathtaking section of the Great Wall
Visits to cultural icons, including the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

Pre-Semester Trips & Excursions

For more information visit Trips & Excursions.