Advanced Computing

Located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, Tsinghua University was established in 1911 on the site of “Qing Hua Yuan (Tsinghua Garden)” —a former royal garden of the Qing Dynasty. Tsinghua University is the best university in China and even one of the top universities in Asia.The university has 14 schools and 56 departments with faculties in science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education and art. Tsinghua University has a long tradition of actively developing strategic partnerships and collaborations with prestigious universities, international organizations and enterprises throughout the world.And it also provides rich English-taught courses of master's degree and doctoral degree for international students.

Introduction The Tsinghua University Computer Science (CS) Program is ranked among the top in China. With growing international reputation for excellence in education and research, coupled with the increasing demand for CS education from our diversified student body, we offer this master's program in Advanced Computing.

In this program, we offer a broad and innovative course curriculum focusing on both cutting-edge advances in CS and Chinese practices. This program aims to foster CS professionals who have comprehensive computer skills, excellent academic merits and great global perspectives. We welcome applicants from all over the world who have a Bachelor's degree in CS or related areas.The program is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study, including the completion of the course study and a master thesis. Thesis Students are required to conduct an independent research project.

A written master's thesis research proposal and a formal presentation are required in the second term.

Students are required to submit a thesis in English.

A final oral defense is also required.

Courses Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 credits from the following (about 10 courses)

1) Compulsory Courses (13 credits, S-Spring, F-Fall) Chinese Language (2 credits- F) Chinese Culture and Society (2 credits- F) Academic Activities (1 credit) Literature Survey and Thesis Proposal(1 credit) Combinatorics and Algorithms Design (4 credits- F) Object-Oriented Software Development Technology (3 credits- F) (Alternatively) Software development: from object-oriented to service-oriented(3 credits- F) (Alternatively) 2) Elective Courses (no fewer than 11 credits, S-Spring, F-Fall) Web Information Retrieval (3 credits- S) Future Internet (3 credits- S) Database Technologies (3 credits- S) Human Computer Interaction Technology (3 credits- S) Fundamentals of Computer Graphics (3 credits-S) (Alternatively) Topics in Advanced Multimedia Technologies (3 credits- F) (Alternatively) Process and Methods of Software Project Management (3 credits-F) Architecture and System Software for Multi-core Processors (3 credits-F) Machine Learning (3 credits-F) Other graduate-level courses offered by the department may be selected under the supervisor's approval.

Application Schedule Phase 1: Before December 24, 2011 Phase 2: Before February 22, 2012 Both the Online Application and a complete set of Application documents should be completed and the package should be received by February 22, 2012.

Please note that for the Government or University scholarship applicants, online application and all the application documents should be submitted before December 24, 2011.

Tuition Tuition: RMB 39,000/year.

Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance: RMB 600/year.

On-campus Accommodation

The Zijing Apartments of Tsinghua University provide rooms for foreign students to live on-campus. The reception is on duty for 24 hours, and is experienced in services for foreign students. For those who come to Beijing for the first time, living there is quite a good choice. It’s really a difficult task to find an appropriate apartment as soon as you arrive, especially when you also need to furniture it and settle all the things down. Zijing Apartment District is the same place where Chinese students live, but in different buildings. The living facilities, such as cafeterias, banks, post office, super market, are all located close to the apartment building. Our Foreign Student Affairs Office is also located here.

Since there are not enough rooms for all the students to live on-campus, students must book for rooms beforehand, following the guide sent in the admission package.

When you check in, please show your Admission Notice and passport. You need to pay 200 RMB Yuan as deposit and the rent for a semester. Cards are accepted at the reception.

According to the law and the relevant policy, the Zijing Apartments are only able to host foreign students who register in Tsinghua University. Neither the relatives or friends of students nor other persons are allowed to live in the apartments. Students living in the Zijing Apartments should comply with the administrative regulations. For instance, lighting fire, including using candles is strictly prohibited in the rooms; students are not allowed to host other people overnight in the rooms; etc.

Off-campus Accommodation

If you failed to reserve a room in the dormitory, and find an appropriate apartment off-campus, you can move there. Never foget to get a Temporary Residence Registration Form, which is issued by the local police station of your accommodation. Go to the local police station together with your landloard or other authorized organ with your passport.

The Temporary Residence Registration Form is another important certificate besides your visa. Take care of it with your passport. It is required if you apply for a new visa, visa extension, additional entry or residence permit.

Therefore, a special remind is that before you sign for the contract or pay for the rental, do confirm that the owner of the apartment/house property is able to process the accommodation registration for you. Otherwise you will get into trouble of illegal stay.

Moreover, you need to renew it if you have moved to another place, changed your passport or renewed your visa. While you live in Zijing Apartment, the reception will do all these things for you automatically; but you need to do them all by yourself if you live off campus.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Applicant should have a Bachelor's degree in CS or related areas.

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

2.Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

3.English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.

4.Two academic recommendation letters
From scholars of associate professorship or higher (must show referee’s phone number and email address on the letter)

5.Personal Statement
Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English.

6.Resume
Written in Chinese or in English

7.Undergraduate school transcript

8.Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.