About TOP EE at Tsinghua University

The Department of Electronic Engineering at Tsinghua University is internationally recognized as an accredit department in electronic engineering research and education. Strongly supported by the government and the industry.

Founded and based at Tsinghua EE department, partner up with the several universities and research institutes in the world, TOP EE is abbreviation of “Tsinghua Overseas student Program in the field of Electronic Engineering”. The program mission is to provide international students with the world-class study and research experiences, as well as industrial internship opportunities in a multi-culture environment.  The Program is an exciting and rigorous exchange program that immerses students in the classrooms, most advanced research laboratories and cutting-edge technological companies. Subject to students not only meeting the high academic standard from universities but groom them to be the leader in the years to come.

TOP EE welcomes students enrolled in top universities and research institutes all over the world to spend a semester, or up to 8 months with internship, at Tsinghua EE department with world-class teaching and research.

Program in following four categories,

I. Exchange undergraduate student program: non-degree students who are approved to take university courses, as well as conduct research on campus and internship at approved industrial partners  (* credit transfer is based on mutual agreements);

II. Visiting undergraduate student program: non-degree students who are approved to conduct research on campus and internship at approved industrial partners;

III. Exchange graduate student program: non-degree students who are approved to take university courses and conduct research with a faculty in EE department (* credit transfer is based on mutual agreements);

IV. Visiting graduate student program: non-degree students who are approved to conduct research with a faculty in EE department.

In addition to enrollment in courses or internships participants can expect an in-depth exposure to China society, culture, and academic institutions, all in the rich cultural and historical setting of Beijing, the capital city of China.

Eligibility for the TOP EE

You should consider applying to the TOP EE program if you:

§ Are currently enrolled in full-time, undergraduate or graduate program with a major of electronic engineering or related.

§  Have a strong academic record at your current university or institute.

How to Apply

Admission to the TOP EE program is offered twice per year. Students can apply to start in the fall or the spring semester. Application must be submitted 3 months before the visiting semester. An application to this program requires:

§  CV

§ At least two letters of recommendation from professor of your current department/institute

§ Official university transcript

Financial Issues

Full tuition waiver

Residence near campus

Stipend might be offered depending on agreement

Application Is Now Open  Contact us as yiningguo@tsinghua.edu.cn or +86-10-62783053