Tsinghua University

Beijing, China · QS World Rank #17

Living cost in China: CNY 55,000/yr official source

English requirements

This university publishes its English requirements per programme rather than university-wide, so there is no single figure to quote. Each programme's own requirement is in the table below, verified against its official page.

Verified programmes (6)

Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.

Programme	Field	Length	Tuition (intl)	English
International Master of Public Administration (IMPA)Work experience: At least 5 years of full-time work experience after the bachelor's degree	International Development, Public Policy	12 moIntake: Sep	See official page	See official page
International Master of Public Administration for Future Leaders (IMPA-FL)Work experience: For senior government officials with several years of public-sector experience	Global Governance, Public Policy	12 moIntake: Sep	See official page	See official page
Master of Global Affairs (Schwarzman Scholars)	Global Governance, Public Policy, International Development	12 moIntake: Sep	See official page	TOEFL 100 0-120IELTS 7Duolingo 130Cambridge 185
Master of Public Administration in International Development (MID)Work experience: Development-field work experience preferable but not required	Development Economics, International Development	24 moIntake: Sep	CNY 120,000 total	TOEFL 92 0-120IELTS 7
Master of Public Administration in International Development and Governance (MIDG)Work experience: Relevant work experience required; government-recommended candidates	International Development, Global Governance	See official pageIntake: Sep	See official page	TOEFL 85 0-120IELTS 6.5
Master of Public Policy for Sustainable Development Goals (MPP-SDG)	Public Policy, Sustainability Science	See official pageIntake: Sep	See official page	TOEFL 92 0-120IELTS 7

Scholarships that fund study here

Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)Schwarzman Scholars Yenching Academy Scholarship

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Frequently asked questions

What master's programmes does Tsinghua University offer?

We have verified 6 master's programmes at Tsinghua University against its official pages, concentrated in International Development, Public Policy, Global Governance, Development Economics, Sustainability Science.

How much is international tuition at Tsinghua University?

Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about CNY 120,000. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.

How much does it cost to live in China as a student?

Student living costs in China are around CNY 55,000/yr (official source).

Are there scholarships to study at Tsinghua University?

Yes. Scholarships that fund study in China include: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Schwarzman Scholars, Yenching Academy Scholarship.

Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.