Program Overview

Program Overview

The Tsinghua University Exchange program offers students the opportunity to study Chinese language or take area study courses taught in Chinese at Tsinghua University (TU) in Beijing, China. This program is suitable for independent students interested in improving their knowledge of Chinese language and culture.

Program Details

• Language Requirement: 1 year of college-level Chinese language
• Academic Standing: Junior or above
• Location: Asia, China
• GPA: 3.5

Dates and Deadlines

The program offers the following terms:

• Fall/Winter Semester: Deadline: February 1, 2026, Arrival Date: Early September, Departure Date: Mid-January
• Academic Year: Deadline: February 1, 2026, Arrival Date: Early September, Departure Date: Late June
• Spring Semester: Deadline: February 1, 2026, Arrival Date: Mid-February, Departure Date: Late June

Application Process

The application process is competitive, and selection will be based on a holistic review of the application, including GPA, transcripts, and written statements. Successful applicants will receive an exchange nomination from GEO and will need to complete the host university's application.

Academic Details

• Chinese Language Program: Intensive courses suited to the student's current ability, with elective classes such as business, Chinese film, calligraphy, martial arts, and painting.
• Advanced Chinese Language and Areas Studies: Area study courses in Chinese, with options from a range of academic disciplines, including business, computer science, history, psychology, journalism, public policy and management, and international relations.

Course Equivalencies

• UO students: Refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.
• Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at the student's university in consultation with the study abroad office.

Additional Requirements

• GPA: 3.25 or above for graduate students
• Prior experience in China: Assessed by Global Education Oregon
• Citizenship: Tsinghua University will not accept students who are citizens of the People's Republic of China (PRC)
• Passport: Provide a copy of a non-Chinese passport
• Dual US-Chinese citizens: Eligible, but must apply with their US passport
• Advanced Chinese Language and Areas Studies Program: Minimum of three years of college-level Chinese language

Housing Description

Most exchange students will be housed in the Tsinghua Zi Jing dormitory, with options for double or single rooms. Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, TV, Internet access, and a shared or private bathroom.

Budget and Price

Tsinghua University Exchange

• GEO Program Fees:
  • UO Exchange Program Fee Oregon Resident: $4,885 (Fall/Winter Semester), $9,770 (Academic Year), $4,885 (Spring Semester)
  • UO Exchange Program Fee Non-Resident: $11,550 (Fall/Winter Semester), $23,100 (Academic Year), $11,550 (Spring Semester)
  • UO Study Abroad Fee: $500 (per semester)
  • Estimated UO Insurance: $393 (Fall/Winter Semester), $785 (Academic Year), $393 (Spring Semester)
• Estimated Additional Expenses:
  • Estimated housing: $2,100 (Fall/Winter Semester), $4,200 (Academic Year), $2,100 (Spring Semester)
  • Estimated meals: $1,200 (Fall/Winter Semester), $2,400 (Academic Year), $1,200 (Spring Semester)
  • Estimated airfare from Eugene to Beijing: $2,500
  • Estimated books and course supplies: $300 (Fall/Winter Semester), $600 (Academic Year), $300 (Spring Semester)
  • Estimated cost of acquiring passport: $150
  • Estimated cell phone expenses: $225 (Fall/Winter Semester), $450 (Academic Year), $225 (Spring Semester)
  • Estimated travel clinic and pre-departure physical: $50
  • Estimated local transportation: $300 (Fall/Winter Semester), $600 (Academic Year), $300 (Spring Semester)
  • Estimated compulsory health insurance: $65 (Fall/Winter Semester), $130 (Academic Year), $65 (Spring Semester)
  • Estimated visa expenses: $235
  • Estimated additional living expenses: $1,275 (Fall/Winter Semester), $2,550 (Academic Year), $1,275 (Spring Semester)
• Total Estimated Cost of Participation:
  • Oregon Resident: $14,178 (Fall/Winter Semester), $25,420 (Academic Year), $14,178 (Spring Semester)
  • Non-Resident: $20,843 (Fall/Winter Semester), $38,750 (Academic Year), $20,843 (Spring Semester)

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation Date: Upon acceptance to the program, 8 weeks before program start date, program start date or after program begins
• Cancellation Penalty: $500 non-refundable program deposit, 50% of total GEO program fees, 100% of total GEO program fees

Important Notes

The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form. Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing.