• Jointly established by Tsinghua University (THU) and the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) with the support of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, the Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI) is committed to exploring modes of cultivating university-government-enterprise tripartite cooperation according to the concepts of interdisciplinary, internationalization and industrial partnership.


    In March 2019, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS) was jointly founded by Tsinghua University and the Shenzhen Municipal Government as a further expansion of the Tsinghua Graduate School at Shenzhen and the Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute. SIGS aims at bringing together world-class faculty members and postgraduate students, tackling global challenges through cutting-edge research and international collaborations, nurturing the next generations of global leaders. SIGS is committed to serving economic and social development in Shenzhen, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, and beyond. By integrating university, government and industry resources, and training global technology leaders and future entrepreneurs, TBSI aims to solve major regional and global issues in engineering and scientific research, and cultivate high-quality talents. Jointly founded by Tsinghua University and the Shenzhen Municipal Government, Tsinghua SIGS is a further expansion of the Tsinghua Graduate School at Shenzhen and the Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, a joint venture with UC Berkeley. SIGS aims at bringing together world-class faculty members and postgraduate students, tackling global challenges through cutting-edge research and international collaborations, nurturing the next generations of global leaders. SIGS is committed to serving economic and social development in Shenzhen, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, and beyond.


  • After signing an agreement, THU and UC Berkeley launched their dual degree program in Fall of 2016. Students who meet the admissions requirements of THU and UC Berkeley have a chance to receive dual master's degrees from both THU (Data Science & Information Technology) and UC Berkeley (in Engineering Leadership) within two and a half to three years.


    0812J3 Data Science and Information Technology

    Labs

    Research areas

    ·2a Sensors and Microsystems Laboratory

    Sensor, measurement and control

    ·2b Nano-Devices Laboratory

    Photonics

    ·1c Smart Grid & Renewable Energy LaboratoryL-SGRE

    Smart Grid and Renewable Energy

    ·1d Intelligent Transportation & Logistics Systems Laboratory (ITLS)

    Industrial Engineering and Operational Research

    Intelligent Transportation and Logistics  Systems

    ·2c Internet of Things & Societal Cyber Physical System Laboratory

    Big data and artificial intelligence

    ·2f Smart Imaging Laboratory

    ·2d Future Internet Laboratory

    ·2e Big Data Research Laboratory

    David Patterson RISC-V International Open Source Laboratory

    Computer Systems



Our Faculty

  • TBSI will recruit the best teachers from all over the world to build a world-leading faculty team.
  • TBSI adopts a co-advising scheme in which faculty members from both Tsinghua and Berkeley form co-advisor groups to provide students with guidance on educational objectives, educational models, study plans, papers and theses, industrial internships and so on.
  • TBSI has established an Industrial Advisory Board with members including such high-tech enterprises as Tencent, Huawei, Siemens, DJI Innovations, BYD Auto, ZTE Corporation, Cisco and so on. Students can benefit from these university-industry partnerships with regard to their research and career development.
  •  The academic programs and research development of TBSI are guided by an External Advisory Board (EAB) consisting of renowned academic leaders from international universities and institutes, including a Nobel Prize Laureate, Turing Award Recipient and famous Academicians. EAB members include Steven Chu (1997 Nobel Prize Laureate,Stanford University), David Patterson (2018 Turing Award Recipient, UC Berkeley), Eric Grimson (MIT Chancellor for Academics Advancement),Kenichi Iga (Former President, Tokyo Institute of Technology), Ilesanmi Adesida (Provost, Nazarbayev University), Max Lu (President, Surrey University), Leonidas Guibas (Stanford University), Chenming Hu (UC Berkeley), Tsu-Jae King Liu (Vice Provost, Dean of Engineering School, UC Berkeley), Fiona M. Doyle (Dean of Graduate Division, UC Berkeley).
  • At TBSI, students are provided with a dynamic research environment designed to spark their innovative thinking and creativity in trans-disciplinary research. At the two universities, under the guidance of world-class faculty and industry advisors, students are able to gain an unrivaled experience of studying with schoolfellows from different cultures.


    Development of Innovative Thinking & Creativity



  • Data Science & Information Technology

    MS Research Area

    Application Discipline & Research Area


    Industrial Engineering and Operational Research

    0812J3 Data Science & Information Technology

    01(full-time) Data Science Interdiscipline




    Intelligent Transportation and Logistics Systems


    Sustainable Development Strategy


    Smart Grid and Renewable Energy


    Big Data and Artificial Intelligence


    Computer Systems


    Sensor, Measurement and Control


    Photonics


    Artificial Intelligence for Optical Imaging, Sensing and Computing


  • “Data Science and Information Technology”is an interdisciplinary discipline independently set by Tsinghua University. We welcome, but not limited to, students from the following acedemic backgrounds: Electronic Science and Technology, Information and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Control Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Applied Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Instrument Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Physics, Aerospace Science and Technology, Sociology, Design, etc



  • Category I Applicants:

    Candidates from Mainland China who are qualified for exemption from National Graduate Entrance Examination

    Category II Applicants:

    Candidates from Mainland China who will take National Graduate Entrance Examination

    Category III Applicants:

    Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan  Candidates

    Category IV Applicants:

    International Candidates

    (Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport.)

    Online Application

    Submit Online application at the same time :http://www.tbsi.edu.cn/admissions and http://yz.tsinghua.edu.cn/

    Register and submit applications accordingly as required in the 2022 Tsinghua University Admissions Guide

    Category III applicants shall submit their applications accordingly as required in the 2022 Tsinghua University Admissions Guide and List of Graduate Programs for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Applicants.

    Online application now open at http://gradadmission.tsinghua.edu.cn/


    1st Round: 8:00 AM, Oct 15th, 2021 – 17:00 PM, Dec 15th, 2021(Beijing Time) [Scholarship availability period];

    2nd Round: 8:00 AM, Jan 1st, 2022 – 17:00 PM, Mar 1st, 2022 (Beijing Time) [Scholarship availability period];

    Last Round: 8:00 AM, Mar 15th, 2022 – 17:00 PM, May 1st, 2022 (Beijing Time) [Scholarship applications close].


    *Note: Please read the Admission Guide to Graduate Programs of Tsinghua University 2022 (For International Students) carefully before starting your application.

    Document Submission

    Early September , 2021(TBD)

    N/A

    As early as possible (Deadline will be announced in early October, 2021 on the official website of Tsinghua University)

    THU may request some applicants to offer original or notarial hardcopies of application documents for further qualification check if uploaded documents are not sufficient.

    Interview

    September, 2021

    N/A

    N/A


  • Bachelor's Degree/Above
    Undergraduate applicants shall complete their programs and obtain a Bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment at the end of August, 2021.

    GPA/Class Rank
    Academic excellence and demonstrated potential for outstanding leadership are required.
    GPA of 3.0 and higher (on a 4.0 scale) (if applicable)

    Language Proficiency
    TBSI Master’s programs adopt English as the medium of instruction. Applicants are expected to have good English  skills.


    For non-native English speakers, you must provide evidence of English proficiency. Please submit one of the following standardized English language test scores from the past 5 years:


      

    Test

    Minimum Score Requirement

    TOEFL

    90 for the internet-based test (iBT)

    IELTS

    7.0 overall band score

    Old GRE

    New GRE

    1300

    310

    GMAT

    675

    China College English Test (CET) Band 6

    500

    Tsinghua English Proficiency Test (TEPT) Level I

    Pass


      *For applicants who may not be able to provide any score report of the above examinations during online application period, please attach a statement indicates your situation and provide other proof of English language proficiency in  the  application system. In addition, you must contact our Admissions Office to review your language-related documents and confirm your eligibility.

      *For applicants whose institutions adopt English as the medium of instruction (covering at least 3 years for Bachelor’s Programs or at least 1 year for Master’s programs), please contact our Admissions Office for review and you may not  need to provide evidence of English proficiency.


      Applicants who will take the China National Graduate Entrance Examination have to meet all the requirements indicated in the 2021 Regulations on National Graduate Admissions of the People's Republic of China.



  • Online Application

    Submit Online application at the same time:http://www.tbsi.edu.cn/admissions and http://yz.tsinghua.edu.cn/

    * Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan applicants shall submit their applications accordingly as required in the 2021 Tsinghua University Admissions Guide and List of Graduate Programs for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Applicants.

    Submission of Application Documents (Hard Copies)

    For Applicants Qualified for Exemption from National Graduate Entrance Examination;

    For Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan & International Applicants:

    List of Application Documents (Hard Copies):

      1. Application Form.

      2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Personal Statement, Plan of Study in the languages of both Chinese and English as separate files. (International applicants may only provide documents in English.)

      3.Two Letters of Reference. Referees shall hold a position as (or equivalent to) Associate Professor/Professor in relevant academic areas. A letter of reference shall include evaluations on applicants’ qualifications, potential to carry on advanced study in the field specified, and intellectual independence, as well as descriptions of significant actions, accomplishments, character and personal qualities related to scholarly achievement. Letters of reference must be submitted in envelopes signed and sealed by referees.

      4. Official Transcripts. Transcripts must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing college or university with a school stamp on the copies and across the envelope flap.

      5. Copies of Diplomas and Awards/Certificates of Merit; overseas students must provide copies of these documents in English.


      6. Documentary Evidence of Language Proficiency (See details in Admission Requirements- Language Proficiency)

      7. Please provide copies or evidence of core publications (conference/journal papers) or other academic achievements, if applicable.

      8. Please provide evidence of awards/significant actions/accomplishments relevant to scientific and technological activities both in and out of school, if applicable.

      9. For Hong Kong/Macao applicants, please provide copies of either Permanent Identity Card of Hong Kong/Macao or Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents. For Taiwan Applicants, please provide copies of Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents. For international applicants, please provide copies of personal information page of passport.

    Notice:

      *All kinds of certification shall be original documents or notarized copies in either Chinese or English. Original degree verification letters and transcripts must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing college or university. Notarized copies must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing notary departments. Original documents or notarized copies will not be returned and will be preserved as student records. New graduates can submit later original documents or notarized copies of degree certificates and transcripts upon registration. Candidates fail to provide qualified documents will not be officially admitted.

      *TBSI Admissions Office will review all the original documents of application materials. TBSI reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any oral or written admission notification given to students fail to provide original documents of application materials.

      *Mailing address: Once your online application is submitted, please mail the hard copies of your application documents as early as possible to the following address: Admissions Office, 21F, C3 Building, Nanshan Intelligence Park, No.1001, Xueyuan Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R.China 518055. Applicants whose hard copies of documents fail to be received before the deadline will be deemed to give up their applications.

    Interview & Written Test
    Applicants Qualified for Exemption from National Graduate Entrance Examination:

    Interview Dates: September, 2020

    Applicants who will take the National Graduate Entrance Examination:

    Interview & Written Test Dates: March, 2021(Further notice will be given with details on specific time and location refers to : http://yz.tsinghua.edu.cn/.)

    Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan Applicants: (Further notice will be given with details on specific time and location.)

    Category I Applicants Qualified for Exemption from National Graduate Entrance Examination:

    Undergraduate applicants are required to submit separate application according to the Tsinghua University 2021 Regulations on the Admission of External Students Qualified for Exemption from National Graduate Entrance Examination to Master’s Programs or relevant notifications concerning qualified students at Tsinghua University, which will be released on the graduate admissions website of Tsinghua University.

    Category II Applicants who will take the National Graduate Entrance Examination:

    Participate in the National Graduate Entrance Examination

    Registration:

    Register before deadline on the graduate admissions website of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China and follow the examination instructions as indicated in the official 2021 Graduate Admissions Guide of Tsinghua University, which will be released on the graduate admissions website of Tsinghua University.


  • Applicants should complete the Online Application at http://gradadmission.tsinghua.edu.cn/ during the designated THU application period. Applicants should fill in the application information online, upload the application documents listed below to the Online Application System, and pay the application fee online at the time of submission.

    All applicants are encouraged to submit the application as early as possible in the cycle, well in advance of posted deadline dates. Please note that for applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship or other scholarships, applications should be follow the time period of Tsinghua University.

      Applicants are required to submit scanned images of all required documents at the time of application. All uploaded documents should be in Chinese or in English; otherwise notarial translations in Chinese or English are required. Once translated, the original documents and certified translations are to be submitted together to the application system.


      Please scan the original or notarized application documents in color using a scanner. Images captured by mobile phone or camera are not acceptable. Copies are also not acceptable.


      The application fee must be paid at the time when the application is submitted. (It cannot be covered by the Chinese Government Scholarship). THU is not responsible for errors made by applicants during the application process. There are no application fee refunds.


      Applications with incomplete documents or without application fee payment will not be processed.


      THU has the right to request the applicants to provide the original or notarial hardcopies of application documents for further qualification checks if the uploaded documents are not sufficient. Applicants shall guarantee all the information and application documents submitted in this application are authentic and accurate, otherwise they will be disqualified from admission.


      As some countries’ higher education systems are very different from the Chinese system, applicants from different education systems should refer to THU’s online application website for reference.Click here



    Evaluation and Admission

    THU enrolls students by document evaluation together. The admission committee of the applicable department/school will review the application documents and select applicants for further examination. If an interview is required for admission, TBSI will contact the applicant directly to set up an interview appointment; and provide information about the interview process.

    Admission to the graduate program is determined at the department/school level with oversight by Tsinghua University according to the result of document review, result of interview, and other factors. Certificate of Admission will be issued by THU Graduate Admission Office after the final admission result is released. Prior to this, applicants may check admission status via the THU Graduate Programs Application System for International Students.


  • Please refer to thScholarships for Prospective International Graduate Students at Tsinghua University official website, here.

  • Chinese Mainland/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan Students: 8,000 RMB/Year
    International Students: 33,000 RMB/Year

Contact Us

Email consultation is preferred at present stage, plese send email to tbsi@tbsi.tsinghua.edu.cn