Q1: I am currently outside the Chinese Mainland. Is there any estimated time for when I am able to enter the Mainland?
A: Because of the uncertainty surrounding the epidemic, there is no estimated time the university can provide.
On March 26th, 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and National Immigration Administration announced: “In view of the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the world, China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into China by foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits still valid to the time of this announcement, effective from 0 a.m., 28 March 2020…. foreign nationals coming to China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities or out of emergency humanitarian needs may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates…The above mentioned measures will be calibrated in light of the evolving situation and announced accordingly.”
Link: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbxw/t1761867.shtml
Q2: How can I register at the university if I can’t enter the country?
A: Please log in to the online registration system and register online within the specified time according to the system requirements (the system is currently under development and is expected to go live soon). Please pay attention to information released by the International Students & Scholars Center.
Q3: For international students currently in the Chinese Mainland, how do they enroll?
A: All new students at the university need to go through required registration procedures to officially enroll and have a current student status at the university. International students currently in the Chinese Mainland low-risk regions are expected to be able to enroll on campus.
After students enroll through the online enrollment system, they will complete the identity verification at the International Students & Scholars Center and complete the enrollment qualification review at their designated school/department.
Q4: If I need to apply for late enrollment, which department should I contact?
A: For late enrollment, graduate students should contact their school/ department; undergraduates should contact the Admissions Office, and non-degree students should contact Non-degree Programs Office.
For detailed registration arrangements contact the International Students & Scholars Center. Please note that late registration should be completed no later than September 8th, 2020.
Q5: How do I pay my tuition? If I study online, is there a reduction in tuition fees?
A: Tuition fees are paid online in accordance with the requirements of the registration guide. The online tuition fee standard is the same with offline courses.
Tuition payment system: http://xfzsf.tsinghua.edu.cn/xsglxt/lxs/wszf.jsp
Contact phone: 010-62788730
Contact email: xjszx@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn
Q6: I am a new international student now in the Chinese Mainland, and my visa is about to expire. Can I have help with my visa extension in advance?
A: The university is unable to assist the students who have not yet registered at the university to apply for a visa extension in advance. Students can consult their local Exit and Entry Administration bureau for other types of visas or humanitarian stay visas that could be applied for. Students can also take note of the "2-month automatic visa extension for visas which will expire during the epidemic prevention and control period” policy to determine whether an extension is needed.
As visas are managed by local jurisdictions, the implementation of entryexit administrative departments in different regions in China varies. For details, please consult your local Exit and Entry Administration bureau.
Q7: How can I defer my enrollment?
A: Deferring your enrollment means that you have accepted your offer by Tsinghua, but have decided to postpone your start date for studying at the university.
(1) For graduates, if they are unable to begin their studies in the year 2020 due to personal reasons, they can apply to defer their enrollmet for one year. The student must submit a signed copy of the Tsinghua University International Graduate Student Admission Status Preservation Consent Form by August 25th. Students who are deferring do not need to complete online registration in 2020.
After the student’s school/department receives a signed Tsinghua University International Student Admission Status Preservation Informed Consent Form, they will send a “Notice of Approval for Preserving International Graduate Student Admission Status” email. The school/department will submit a summary of admitted students who have opted to defer enrollment before August 30th to the Graduate Student Status and Scholarships Office. To enroll for the Fall semester in 2021, international students who defer their enrollment must apply before May 31st, 2021 (Beijing time), and receive approval from their school/ department. Once approved, the student may enroll for the Fall semester along with other incoming students.
(2) For undergraduates, if they are unable to begin their studies in the year 2020 due to personal reasons, they can apply to defer their enrollment. The deferment period cannot exceed two years. Students deferring enrollment will not have a student status and will not be able to enjoy the benefits of enrolled students.
Students who intend to defer their enrollment are required to submit a signed copy of the Tsinghua University Student Application Form for Preserving Admission Status” and a copy of their passport. Students who have formally selected a school or department must apply to defer their enrollment to their school/department who then will submit all necessary documents to the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office. Students who have not formally selected a school or department should apply to the Tsinghua University Undergraduate Admissions Office (admissions@tsinghua.edu.cn). The deadline for students to submit the application form is September 8th. Students who are deferring do not need to complete online registration in 2020.
To apply for enrollment in the future, students who defer enrollment must apply by 5:00pm (Beijing time) on April 30th, before the expiration of their enrollment eligibility, and will need to submit a signed copy of the “Enrollment Application Form for Students Preserving Admission Status” and a copy of their passport. Students who have formally selected a school or department should submit their application to their school/department who will then submit the necessary materials to the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office upon approval. Once the process is completed, the student may enroll for the Fall semester with other incoming students.
Q8: For scholarship inquiries, which department should I contact?
Undergraduates:
Academic Affairs Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office
Email: jwcjwk@tsinghua.edu.cn
Graduates:
Financial Aid Office of Graduate School
Phone: +86-10-62789660
Email: finaid@tsinghua.edu.cn
Non-degree students:
Exchange and visiting programs: Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office's Non-Degree Programs Office
Phone: +86-10-62773508
Email:
exchange@tsinghua.edu.cn（Exchange student）
visiting@tsinghua.edu.cn（Visiting student）
Q9: How can I reserve a dormitory on-campus if I am in the Chinese Mainland now and hope to study on-campus at the university?
A: The university will send you a notice on how to reserve a dormitory in due course, please apply as required within the specified time.
Q10: Is there a list of relevant departments that new students might need to contact regarding enrollment registration?
A: Please refer to the table below for contact information of relevant departments.
Source：ISSC
