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2027 Application to Tsinghua University: 38 English-Taught Graduate Programmes
Aug,20 2026
Think Tsinghua University is only for Chinese-speaking students or applicants in computer science and engineering? Its current English-taught graduate programme portfolio tells a broader story.
For international students planning to apply for a master's or doctoral degree in China in 2027, Tsinghua University currently lists 38 English-taught postgraduate programmes across a surprisingly wide range of disciplines.
Computer science and engineering are strongly represented, but the list also extends into medicine, public health, business, architecture, journalism, psychology, public policy, international affairs and law.
For students considering Study in China, that makes Tsinghua worth looking at — not simply because of its reputation, but because the range of English-taught options may be broader than expected.
Important: The current list of 38 programmes is Tsinghua's publicly available English-taught programme list. It should not be treated as the final 2027 admissions catalogue. Programme availability, requirements and deadlines may change for the 2027 admissions cycle.
🎓 38 English-Taught Programmes: What Can You Actually Study?
The easiest way to understand Tsinghua's English-taught graduate offerings is not to look at the number 38, but at the academic areas behind it.
💻 1. Computer Science, Data and Engineering
This is one of the strongest clusters in Tsinghua's English-taught portfolio.
Current programmes include:
Master's Programme in Advanced Computing
Doctoral Programme in Computer Science and Technology
Master's Programme in Data Science and Information Technology
Doctoral Programme in Data Science and Information Technology
Master of Engineering in Electronic Information
Master Programme in Vehicle and Mobility
Master's Programme in Global Manufacturing and Analytics
International Master of Engineering Management Programme
International Master Programme in Nuclear Engineering and Management
International Construction and Project Management
Master's Programme in Materials Science and Engineering
Doctor's Programme in Materials Science and Engineering
Master's Programme in Future Science & Technology and Industry
Master's Programme in Smart Logistics
The range is broader than simply “computer science.”
Students with backgrounds in computer science, data science, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, industrial engineering and related disciplines may find several possible directions here.
It also shows how Tsinghua's graduate portfolio is evolving. Areas such as electronic information, future technology and industry, smart logistics and advanced computing connect traditional engineering education with newer technology-driven fields.
🌱 2. Environment, Energy and Urban Systems
Tsinghua's English-taught programmes also extend into environmental and sustainability-related fields:
Master's Programme in Environmental Engineering and Management
Doctoral Programme in Environmental Science and Technology
Master's Programme in Environmental Science and New Energy Technology
International Master's Programme in Green Environmental Infrastructure
Master of Urban Systems in Human Habitats
Global Industrial Innovation Programme
These programmes cover environmental engineering, environmental science, new energy, green infrastructure and urban systems.
For international students whose interests sit between engineering, sustainability, energy and urban development, this can be an important area to explore.
🧬 3. Medicine, Bioengineering and Public Health
Tsinghua's English-taught portfolio also reaches into health and life sciences:
Master's Programme in General Medicine
Doctoral Programme in Precision Medicine and Healthcare
Master's Programme in Bioengineering and Translational Medicine
Doctoral Programme in Global Health
International Master of Public Health Programme
This is particularly relevant for international applicants with backgrounds in medicine, biology, public health or bioengineering.
However, there is an important distinction:
These are postgraduate programmes. They are not undergraduate MBBS programmes.
A medical graduate therefore needs to look beyond the word “Medicine” and determine whether a programme in General Medicine, Public Health, Global Health, Bioengineering or another field actually matches their previous degree and future career plans.
💼 4. Business, Management and Innovation
Tsinghua's English-taught options are not limited to technical disciplines.
The current list includes:
Global MBA Programme
Master of Global Industrial Innovation Programme
International Master of Engineering Management Programme
Master's Programme in Smart Logistics
The Tsinghua Global MBA Programme, for example, has a long history of international education, with the official programme information tracing its establishment back to 1996.
For applicants with backgrounds in business, economics, management or engineering, these programmes offer a different route into China's higher education and business environment.
But one point should be clear:
English-taught does not mean easy to get into.
A programme may still require a particular academic background, English proficiency, professional experience, research experience or other supporting materials.
🌏 5. Public Policy, International Relations and Global Affairs
This may be one of the less obvious parts of Tsinghua's English-taught portfolio.
Current programmes include:
Master of Public Administration in International Development
International Master of Public Administration
Master's Programme in Chinese Politics, Foreign Policy and International Relations
Master of International Affairs in Global Governance
These programmes open English-taught postgraduate options for students interested in international development, public administration, Chinese politics, foreign policy and global governance.
For applicants from political science, international relations, public administration or related social sciences, Tsinghua therefore deserves consideration beyond its better-known engineering and technology reputation.
📰 6. Journalism, Psychology, Law and Architecture
The diversity becomes even clearer when looking beyond STEM and management.
Tsinghua's current English-taught list also includes:
Master's Programme in Global Business Journalism
Doctoral Programme in Communication and Global Development
International Master of Applied Psychology
Master's Programme in Chinese Law
Master's Programme in Architecture
There is also the Schwarzman Scholars Programme, which is a distinct international programme with its own application process and requirements.
So if your first reaction to Tsinghua is:
“I'm not a computer science student, so there probably isn't a programme for me.”
The current English-taught programme list suggests that assumption is too narrow.
🌍 What Does “English-Taught” Actually Mean?
For international students, “English-taught” is often the first filter when searching for a Study in China programme.
But it should not be the last one.
Being listed as an English-taught programme does not mean every programme has the same admission requirements.
Depending on the programme, applicants may need to meet different requirements relating to:
Academic degree
Undergraduate major
Academic performance
English proficiency
Chinese proficiency, where applicable
Work experience
Research experience
Recommendation letters
Personal statement
Research proposal
Interview or other assessments
In other words:
“It is taught in English” does not automatically mean “I am eligible to apply.”
The more useful question is:
“Does this specific Tsinghua programme match my academic profile?”
That distinction is particularly important for international applicants, because the same university can have very different requirements across departments and degree programmes.
💰 And What About Scholarships?
Scholarships are certainly worth considering when planning postgraduate study in China.
International applicants may explore opportunities such as the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) as well as university- or programme-level funding.
However, scholarship availability, eligibility, application routes and deadlines can vary according to the programme and admissions cycle.
For that reason, scholarship planning is best considered alongside programme selection rather than treated as a completely separate step.
🎯 38 Programmes Are a Starting Point — Not the Answer
The number 38 is useful because it shows the breadth of Tsinghua's current English-taught postgraduate portfolio.
But for an international applicant, the number itself is not the most important thing.
The real questions are:
Which programmes match your degree?
Which ones match your research interests?
Which ones fit your career plans?
Which ones are realistic for your academic profile?
And ultimately:
Which Tsinghua programme should you actually apply to?
The current 38-programme list is a useful starting point for building that shortlist. From there, applicants can compare Tsinghua with other Chinese universities offering English-taught master's and doctoral programmes.
Planning Your 2027 Study in China Application?
Finding an English-taught programme is only the first step.
For international students, the more difficult part is often connecting academic background, programme requirements, university choice and application timing into one realistic plan.
SICAS helps international students research Chinese universities and programmes, understand admission requirements and build a more structured application plan before they submit.
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This article is based on publicly available information from Tsinghua University. The current list of 38 English-taught postgraduate programmes may change for the 2027 admissions cycle. Programme availability, admission requirements, deadlines, tuition fees and scholarship policies should always be confirmed through the latest official information before applying.