Applications are open for the 2021 Tsinghua Global Summer School – Fully Funded. The 2021 Tsinghua University Global Summer School will be held from 28 June to 6 July and is open to all nationalities.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought immense uncertainty and challenges to our world of today, causing major disruptions to the economy, international relations, society, public health, technological development, and education. In responding to and learning from these challenges, Tsinghua’s first-ever virtual summer school, Toward a Post-Pandemic World, offers global leaders of tomorrow a unique interdisciplinary platform to be immersed and inspired.
Supported by 16 Tsinghua departments and institutions, this summer school is a 20-credit-hour program covering diverse topics including the economy, education, society, climate, environment, and leadership. Through a tailor-made curriculum featuring both theoretical lectures and innovative and interactive cultural activities, participants will explore the interconnected challenges facing China and the world today. The program is conducted through group discussions, key lectures, and seminars across multiple online platforms with English as the instructional language.
Combining Tsinghua’s world-class teaching and research resources, and virtual activities touching on Chinese culture and the Tsinghua ethos, this summer school aims to inspire global students to greater understand the challenges faced by the post-pandemic world, gain deeper perspectives and awareness through a ‘Glocal’ mindset, and enhance cross-cultural communication and interdisciplinary skills.
Participants are expected to develop skills fundamental to global leadership, including in-depth problem analysis and exploration, presentation and expression, cross-cultural communication, and teamwork skills.
Eligible students accepted by the program will receive a full scholarship which covers all the tuition fees and related administrative costs.
Eligible applicants should fulfill the following criteria:
Type of Opportunity | Exchange Programs |
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Event Date | 28 June,2021 to 06 July,2021 |
Deadline | 25 June,2021 |
Open to | All Nationalities |
Organizer | Tsinghua University |
Contact the organizer | [email protected] |