Exchange Programs Tsinghua University Peking

As part of an exchange program with Tsinghua University Beijing, three places are available for Heidelberg students. Traditionally, the focus at Tsinghua University is on natural sciences, economics and engineering, but all other subjects of a classical comprehensive university are also represented. Students of all subjects (except medicine) with very good Chinese language skills can apply. The language of instruction is Chinese; only in exceptional cases is there an English-language program. Chinese courses can be attended during the course of study.

Important note for applicants: The partner university does not accept exchange students with Chinese passport.

Table

Duration
One semester or one academic year (September-December, January-May) - Begins: September
Scholarship benefits
Fee waiver. Exchange students also have the opportunity to apply for a Baden-Württemberg Stiftung scholarship.
Requirements
  • At least three completed semesters at Heidelberg University at the start of the scholarship.
  • Excellent academic performance and a very well-developed study project
  • Very good knowledge of Chinese or English

 

Application

You can apply for the exchange programs via an online platform. Information on the required documents can be found on our pages and in the FAQs. If you have any questions about the application process, the Study Abroad Infocenter of the International Relations Department will be happy to help you.
Only complete applications can be considered. 

Application deadline


January 22nd, 2025

Online Application

Documents to be submitted

in German or English language

  • Online application form with passport photo
  • Curriculum vitae with study history (approx. 1 page)
  • Letter of motivation/study plans (approx. 1-2 pages)
  • List of acquired certificates/transcripts (in English)
  • Chinese or English language certificates
  • Bachelor's degree certificate, if applicable
  • High school diploma
  • Letter of recommendation (in English)

1 letter of recommendation for students in the bachelor program // 2 letters of recommendation for applications to graduate schools

The letters of recommendation should be sent directly to auslandsstudium@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de by the lecturers!