北京清华大学马来西亚校友会
The Association of Graduates from Tsinghua University, Malaysia
Studying at Tsinghua University
Guide to Studying at Tsinghua University
This information was last updated on October 3, 2024, and applies to Malaysian students planning to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the 2025 intake. As the application process and required documents may vary each year, please refer to the official Undergraduate or Postgraduate Admissions websites. All information is subject to the official website.
Undergraduate Programs
Enrollment: July 2025
Application Period: October 2024 – February 2025
Postgraduate Programs
Enrollment: July 2025
Application Period: September 2024 – March 2025
Note: Application timelines may vary by program. Please refer to the official Postgraduate Admissions website.
Undergraduate
Please read through:
Application Steps:
Log in after registration for detailed instructions and document requirements.
Postgraduate
Please read through:
Application Steps:
Log in after registration for detailed instructions and document requirements.
Important notes:
If you have difficulty understanding the application process or filling out the forms, it is not recommended to apply.
Document preparation may take days or even weeks, apply early.
Tsinghua only accepts online applications via the official website. This is the sole application channel.
Applications can only be submitted through Tsinghua University's official website. Applicants must provide the details of two referees, who will receive a link to submit their recommendation letters online. For undergraduate applications, referees can be principals or teachers, while postgraduate applicants must be recommended by two professors or associate professors. Some schools (e.g., Chinese independent high schools) have prior experience with the application process, students may consult their school directly. Final admission decisions are made solely by Tsinghua, and recommendation letters are not the only criteria; academic performance, extracurricular activities, and interview performance are equally important.
The Alumni Association and Dong Zong do not provide guaranteed admission or recommendation letters (Dong Zong ceased doing so since 2022).
Be cautious of agencies claiming guaranteed admission. They only assist with form-filling and do not increase your chances of acceptance. Paying such agencies offers no real advantage. The safest and only official way to apply is by submitting your application personally through Tsinghua’s official website.
No, we do not assist with exam exemptions or recommendation letter requests for students.
No, Dong Zong discontinued providing recommendations since 2022. For future updates, please refer to Dong Zong's official website.
Beware of agents claiming guaranteed admissions; applying through them does not enhance your chances. The only reliable method is a personal application on the official website.
Undergraduate
Applications open annually from September to February. Please refer to the official website for updates.
There are three admission rounds:
Round 1: Early October – Mid-November, results by end of December
Round 2: Mid-November – End of December, results by end of February
Round 3: End of December – End of February, results by April
Postgraduate
Applications open from September to March. Deadlines and admission rounds vary by department, please check the official website for details.
Tsinghua currently accept UEC, STPM, and A-Level certificates. SPM is not accepted at the moment, and information regarding other certificates is not available at this time.
You can submit your preliminary exam or school exam results first, and later supplement them with the official results.
UEC students do not require it, but other certificate holders might. Check eligibility here. STPM students may consider submitting their STPM Chinese subject result as a reference, along with a cover letter explaining the situation to the university. The documents should be compiled into a PDF in the following order:
The explanation letter
A copy of the STPM certificate
An official English translation of the certificate (please check: https://www.malaysiantranslatorsassoc.com)
For Malaysia HSK, visit here.
Individuals who have passed any of the following English proficiency tests are exempt from taking another English exam:
UEC
STPM
TOEFL
IELTS
MUET
In the past, some students were required to take an entrance exam, but this has not been reported in recent years. Whether the exam will be reinstated remains uncertain, especially for admissions starting from August 2024. Admission methods include direct admission, interview-based admission, or a combination of entrance exam and interview. Applicants to the Academy of Arts must take a written test. Further instructions will be provided via the application system and email after submission.
Admission methods include direct admission, interview-based admission, or a combined assessment of entrance exam and interview. Applicants to the Academy of Arts are required to take a written test. In recent years, interviews have been conducted in Kuala Lumpur. Notifications will be provided via the application system and email after submission.
Interview formats vary each year and may be conducted online or in person. They include individual interviews (with several interviewers) or group interviews (3–5 candidates at once). In some cases, candidates are given a topic 15–20 minutes in advance to prepare for a 10-minute interview; in others, the interview begins directly. The selection process is highly competitive, confidence, clear expression, and showcasing personal strengths are essential.
The university has not published specific admission criteria for Malaysian students, but successful applicants typically share the following traits:
Strong academic performance, especially in key subjects (e.g., at least 5As in UEC)
Outstanding extracurricular achievements, such as national-level awards, talents, leadership roles, or sports excellence
Good communication skills, with the ability to express themselves confidently during interviews
Yes. Once admitted, available scholarships will be shown in the system, and you may apply based on your preference. Additionally, some Malaysian organizations or companies offer scholarships, but their information is scattered and not always listed on the official website. We have compiled a list of known scholarships for 2025 intake as a reference. If you are aware of other scholarship opportunities, we welcome you to share them with us.
Can be selected through the online system post-admission.
APAC Tsinghua CEO CCI Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship
For undergraduates, courses are primarily in Chinese, with some subjects in English. Graduate programs offer both Chinese and English-taught projects.
The academic calendar at Tsinghua University typically follows this schedule:
August: Opening Ceremony
September – January: First Semester
January – February: Winter Break (approximately 5–6 weeks)
February – June: Second Semester
June: Graduation Ceremony
June – September: Summer Break (approximately 3 months)
Please refer the official website.
Please refer:
Some of the tasks that may take a considerable amount of time and should be prepared early include:
Visa application
Health examination
Accommodation application
Opening a bank account
Additionally, you can contact and follow Tsinghua University Malaysian Student Association (THUMSA) for guidance. They will provide assistance and organize a series of orientation activities.