Programme Overview

Tsinghua University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have collaborated in offering a 4-year undergraduate dual degree programme. After students complete the joint training programme and meet the requirements of the two universities' respective degrees, they can obtain bachelor's degree certificates issued by Tsinghua University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong respectively.

Project Features and Professional Advantages:

1) The programme is entirely in English and is open to global enrollment.

2) Diversified cultural experience. Students will experience the study life and campus culture of the two universities, as well as have access to alumni networks of both universities.

3) This programme will expose students to a global perspective, as well as an in-depth focus on China. The majority of faculty have obtained Doctorate degrees from prestigious universities. In addition, many faculty professors have taught and conducted research at prestigious universities abroad. Many of the faculty conduct research on local issues, aiming to deepen the world’s understanding of the Chinese economy.

4) The programme offers a combination of theory and application, emphasizing a solid foundation in major courses, as well as providing a broad selection of elective courses for students to choose based on their personal interests and career plans.

5) Employment prospects for students are broad, with many students choosing to work in the public sector, including agencies concerned with national economic development, as well as private sector companies in areas such as investment banking, commercial banking, insurance companies, investment management companies, financial and management consulting, as well as other large enterprises.

Language of Instruction, Educational System, and Degree Conferment:

1) All instruction of this programme will be in English. Those who have completed the required teaching plan, passed the assessments, and passed the graduation thesis defense can obtain their bachelor's degree certificates issued by Tsinghua University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong respectively. Tsinghua University will award a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong will award a Bachelor of Social Science in Economics.

2) The degree will be offered in four academic years, with two years each at Tsinghua University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Admissions Target:

This programme enrolls students from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and international students. Please refer to "Qualification of Applicants" for more information.