Tsinghua University was established in 1911, originally under the name “Tsing Hua Imperial College”. The school was renamed “Tsing Hua College” in 1912. The university section was founded in 1925. The name “National Tsing Hua University” was adopted in 1928.
The faculty greatly valued the interaction between Chinese and Western cultures, the sciences and humanities, the ancient and modern. Tsinghua scholars Wang Guowei, Liang Qichao, Chen Yinque and Zhao Yuanren, renowned as the “Four Tutors” in the Institute of Chinese Classics, advocated this belief and had a profound impact on Tsinghua’s later development.
The Tsinghua University Global Research Program provides a 6+ week immersive research experience for outstanding students from top universities outside the Chinese Mainland, including those in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Leveraging Tsinghua’s high-quality laboratories and faculty expertise, the program adopts a “Lab Immersion + Faculty Mentorship + University-Wide Platform” model to deliver advanced research training and academic exchange, fostering global collaboration and building an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural community of young researchers.
This opportunity is only available through the not-for-credit pathway.
Summer 2026 Program Dates: Specific dates are flexible and can be arranged with the host laboratory.
Application timeline for UofT students: CIE application must be submitted no later than March 25, 2026. The host application portal opens on February 24 and closes on March 31 in Beijing time. Students must have obtained supervisor approval before attempting to apply on Tsinghua University’s application portal.
2026 Projects Information: Find research lab information on the program website. View program flyer here.
Key research themes include:
- ♦ Carbon Neutrality & Energy System Transformation
- ♦ AI for Science and Intelligent Computing
- ♦ Intelligent Manufacturing & Smart Systems
- ♦ Life Sciences & Health Innovation
- ♦ Interdisciplinary Innovation & Global Collaboration
Housing: On-campus housing available but not guaranteed.
Application Process:
1) Submit CIE application no later than March 25, 2026.
2) Identify potential supervisors via the program website. Reach out to your desired supervisor via email with your CV and research proposal. After obtaining the supervisor’s agreement, the supervisor should confirm your placement with the Office of International Affairs (jointhulab@tsinghua.edu.cn).
3) Apply online via Tsinghua University’s portal and upload supporting documents after you have obtained supervisor approval.
Required supporting documents:
- ♦ Academic CV
- ♦ Research proposal (500–1000 words, stating research interests and objectives)
- ♦ Official UofT transcript
- ♦ 1–2 recommendation letters
- ♦ Published papers, awards, or supplementary materials (if applicable)
- ♦ Copy of passport information page (**Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the program end date and have at least two consecutive blank pages.)
4) Upload the proof of supervisor approval and Tsinghua application to CIE’s application portal, in the section “Partner Application”.
5) Successful applicants will receive CIE nomination.
6) Admitted students will receive admission confirmation and visa application instructions from the host university.
Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.
