Tsinghua University, a public research university located in Beijing, China, is funded by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Tsinghua is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction, and a member of the C9 League. Founded in 1911 as "Tsing Hua Imperial College," it was initially a preparatory school for students to study in the U.S., using funds from the Boxer Rebellion indemnity. The university's motto is "Self-Discipline and Social Commitment".
Tsinghua has 22 schools and 59 departments covering a wide array of disciplines, including science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, economics, and art. It offers over 82 bachelor's, 80 master's, and 90 PhD programs. In 2014, Xinya College was established to reform undergraduate education, allowing students to declare their majors at the end of their first year. Tsinghua University Press publishes academic journals and textbooks. The university has partnerships with over 290 universities and institutes worldwide, offering over 100 exchange programs.
Tsinghua consistently ranks among the top universities in China and the world. In 2024, the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) ranked Tsinghua 43rd globally. The U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 rankings placed Tsinghua 16th globally and first in Asia. The QS World University Rankings 2026 ranked Tsinghua =17th. The campus is located on the site of the former Qing Dynasty royal gardens in northwest Beijing.