Tsinghua University
Chinese Language and Literature

Advanced classes are split into the following two directions: Chinese and Literature. This major mainly helps students to develop the ability to communicate, read Chinese, proficiently use modern Chinese orally and literarily; develop a systematic understanding and knowledge of the Chinese language, literature, society and culture and to be involved with Sino-foreign economic and cultural exchange issues, and at the same time have a deep understanding of the Chinese language, literature and its relevant theories. After preliminary education, students will have formed a firm foundation to continue their studies and research in the Chinese language and literature. Foreigners in this major will be in a class independent from the Chinese students.
Main courses include A Brief History of China, Contemporary Chinese Language, Classic Chinese Language, An Introduction to Linguistics, Chinese Characters, Chinese Writing, Reading on the Works of Modern Chinese Literature, Reading on the Works of Chinese Contemporary Literature, Reading on the Works of Chinese Ancient Literature, A History of Modern Chinese Literature, A History of Ancient Chinese Literature, Foreign Literature, Introduction to Literature, Special Studies on Chinese Language, and Special Topics on Contemporary Chinese Literature etc.
Application Schedule
On-line application: March 1 – March16, 2012.

Hardcopies of application materials due: March 19 - March 30, 2012.

Entrance Examination
(1) Subjects of Written Examination for Science, Engineering and Management Programs: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English.

(2) Subjects of Written Examination for Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Programs: Basic Chinese Language, Chinese Writing, General Knowledge, and English.

(3) Subjects of Written Examination for Arts and Design Programs: Chinese Writing, General Knowledge, Sketch, Quick Sketch, and Color Painting.

Extra exams are requested for some programs: Sketch for Architecture Program, Oral Test for English and Japanese Programs, and Mathematics for Experimental Class of Social Sciences and Psychology.

Interview may also be requested by some department/schools.
Date of Entrance Examination
Written Examination: May 12 - 13, 2012

The applicants to be interviewed will be notified after written exams.

Please read Admissions if you want to know more details.

1. Foreign citizens under 25 and in good health
2. Graduation from senior high school;
3. HSK Band 6 / new HSK Band 5 or above.

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Academic transcript of high school

5.  HSK Certificate (No need for English-taught program)
Level 3 or above

6.  Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

7.  A notarization of guarantor in China
Only for applicants under 18 years old.