Engineering International Construction and Project Management (ICPM)

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 of ICPM The program is offered by Department of construction management which is part of the School of Civil Engineering. The school has international profile with leading researchers working across many disciplines. The Master of Engineering in International Construction Project Management (ICPM) program aims to broaden and deepen students' knowledge of contemporary issues in the leadership, strategic management, and delivery of international projects to provide value to stakeholders and society as a whole. The unique characteristic of this program is to expose students to a new way of thinking. Awareness of how Chinese organizations operate, manage, and delivery projects in the fast-changing world. The program is practice-oriented. Students will be taught to think creatively, devoted innovative ideas, and to use tools and techniques for effective management of projects. Students will be taught about problems solving, leadership, and the exploitation of technology. This is a unique opportunity to embrace Chinese culture and thinking and to engage in the world of construction. Courses Students are required to complete all courses (25 credit hours in total) as follows. Basic Chinese2 credits Chinese Culture and Society2 credits Analytical theories, techniques and tools3 credits Literature Review and Proposal1 credit Frontier in International Construction3 credits Risk Management in Construction2 credits Professionalism, Ethics, Leadership & Anti-Corruption2 credits International Business Management in Construction2 credits Strategic Management of Projects1 credit Project Delivery2 credits Info. and Comm. Technologies for Construction2 credits Legal and Contractual Issues2 credits Corporate and Project Finance1 credit Plan of Study / Milestones This program consists of four semesters and lasts for 18 months. Students will begin the program in summer semesters (around mid-June). 2012 June.-2012 Aug.2012 Spt.- 2013 Jan.2013 Feb.- 2013 Nov. Period (month)1st-3nd4th-8th9th-18th CourseCourse Work (10 credit hours)Course Work (15 credit hours)/ Thesis/Proposal Writing and DefenseThesis Writing and Defense 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 and Scholarship Tuition The tuition fee of the whole program is RMB 158,000, in which the medical insurance (900 RMB/full program) is included. Scholarship The qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS), or other scholarship. This program provides 50% of the students with varied scholarship, which may cover 20% - 60% of the tuition fee.

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 degree.

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

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Transcript of undergraduate school

5.  Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

6.  Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.

7.  Personal Statement
Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English. You can download a template or sample from here.

8.  Resume
Written in Chinese or in English