application information

There is one application for students applying to a Gies Global semester study abroad program. You will be matched with a program of best fit. You are able to list your location preferences on your application. Click the button above to start an application.

Information:

You will receive an e-mail from Tsinghua with the application deadline and application instructions within three weeks of nominations. The Gies Study Abroad office will email you when she makes the nominations to Tsinghua. If you need to mail anything directly to the university, we can do that for you. Contact the Gies Study Abroad office to schedule a time to ship materials. 

Tsinghua Requirements:

• This program is not open to citizens from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Macau 

• Any major may apply but business courses may be required.

• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0

• Completed at least one year of course work on the UIUC campus (or one semester for off campus transfer students) 

• Strongly recommended that students in their last semester not participate because graduation will be delayed.

Deadline:

• Fall Semester: February 1st 

• If applying for both Fall and Spring options on application: February 1st

• Spring Semester :

  • Spring only (Early Access): February 1st

  • Additional rounds: June 15th and September 1st

  • Any remaining spots for Spring programs after the February 1st deadline will be open for the June 15th deadline. If available, they will also be open for the September 1st deadline.

• Note: Study abroad slots for each location are given out first in the Fall. Any remaining slots will be given in the Spring semester. If location is your top priority, we recommend applying for the Fall semester.