Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Early September to Mid January

Teaching: Early Sept to Mid Jan
Mid-term Exams: Mid Nov
Examination: Early Jan to Mid Jan
Vacation: Mid Jan to End February

Semester 2: End February to End June

Teaching: End Feb to Mid Jun
Mid-term Exams: Mid Apr
Examination: Mid Jun to End Jun
Vacation: End Jun to Early Sept

Refer to http://www.gov.cn/test/2008-02/26/content_901723.htm for official public holidays.

University's faculties/schools

• Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Information Science & Technology
• Sciences
• Economics & Management
• Public Affairs
• Law
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Journalism & Communication
• Software

Curriculum Structure

Maximum workload: 20 credits

Course information is available at
http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/eng/undergraduate.jsp?boardid=3401&bid2=
67&pageno=1?boardid=34&bid2=3401&pageno=1

Medium of instruction for classes: Mandarin. 

Selected courses are taught in English. Refer to http://www.studyattsinghua.info/EN/index.html under “List of Courses, Courses offered in English for Undergraduate students” for more details.

Restrictions for exchange students

MBA program and the Master of Law program are not open to exchange students.

Cross faculty modules are allowed but should not exceed 8 credits.

NUS Application Deadline
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On-campus:
On-campus accommodation is available at the Zijing Foreign Student Apartments, located on the northeast side of the campus.

Students have to apply for accommodation online.

Refer to website for more details. http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn/EN/service/accommodation.html

Off-campus:
If on-campus accommodation is not available, the student service centre will assist in providing contact information of some lodging agencies outside the university.

Accommodation during Semester Break:
Usually available.

Cost of Living

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 14 May 2009: S$1=RMB4.65

Consular / Visa Regulations

A student visa is required (F visa of 180 days for 1 semester exchange with no physical examination required and X visa for 1 year exchange)

Apply at the China Embassy with the admission notice and visa application form (JW202) issued by Tsinghua University.

Health / Medical Insurance

Student should carry adequate accident and medical insurance coverage with provisions for emergency evacuation/rescuer’s expense and repatriation for both durations of studies in China and travels within/outside China.

Exchange students are required to purchase a compulsory health insurance at RMB600 if they are staying more than half a year.

Airport Pick-up

A special pickup team will be organised during the recommended period. Details of the pickup will be made known to the students at a later date.

Official Transcripts

Will be ready in early March for semester 1 and mid October for semester 2.

Medical Report

Students have to submit a medical report upon registration.

Services Available to Students

Exchange students can participate in all activities with the local students.

Useful Website

Information for Incoming Exchange Students to Tsinghua University
http://www.studyattsinghua.info/firstpage.html

Please contact:
Ms CHOOI Foong Sin
Email: iroasia@nus.edu.sg

Module Mapping, Course Selections, Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office.