Tsinghua University, a public university founded in 1911, is considered the best university in mainland China. It has over 25,000 students.
Tsinghua SEM (School of Economics and Management) was founded in 1984 and was the first economics and management school in China. It is now one of the premier business schools in Asia and enjoys a world-class reputation.
The campus of Tsinghua University is situated in northwest Beijing on the site of the former imperial gardens of the Qing Dynasty, and surrounded by a number of historical sites.
China has the world’s second largest economy.
China’s capital city, Beijing, is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. It is famous for the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
Combining both modern and traditional architecture, Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a rich history dating back three millennia.
Fall Semester
University Registration: Early Semester
Orientation: Early September
Semester Dates: Mid September - Mid January
Exams: Some course exams will be held in December. If the student exam period conflicts with the start of the spring semester, they may take distance exams. Students will be back in the US in time for the spring semester but they might not be back in time for Christmas.
Spring Semester
University Registration: Mid February
Orientation: Mid February
Semester Dates: Mid February - Late June
The cost of this program compared to other study abroad programs managed by Gies Global is close to the median cost.
The cost of this program compared to a semester on campus in Urbana-Champaign is lower.