Tsinghua University
Tsinghua-CUHK Dual Degree Programme in Economics
BachelorPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programme Highlights
✔ Two of the most prestigious bachelor’s degrees in Asia
✔ Best economic training in Asia
✔ Rigorous, challenging and rewarding experience
✔ China vision and global perspective
✔ Two markets and two alumni networks
About the Programme
Duration:
Full time in English
Degrees Conferred:
Bachelor of Social Science in Economics, Offered by Department of Economics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) + Bachelor of Economics, Offered by School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University (THU)
Rankings
- CUHK: 8th in Asia* 48th in the World*
- THU: 3rd in Asia* 25th in the World*
*QS Economics and Econometrics Rankings 2021
Aims
E nables students to pursue two degrees and experience two distinct academic atmospheres in the best universities in Asia.
C ombines the strengths of two of the best economics departments in Asia to provide a comprehensive and all-round training in economics.
O ffers in-depth knowledge of many important international economic issues and the Chinese economy.
N urtures students with an international perspective as well as the necessary analytical tools and knowledge to launch careers related to the Chinese economy and financial markets.
This innovative and challenging dual degree programme is designed to equip students for new global economic challenges in the next decade. Students will study for two economics bachelor programmes in CUHK and Tsinghua University and each student is expected to complete some internship training during the time at Tsinghua University. The CUHK programme offers a comprehensive and all-round training in economics covering numerous important international economic issues. The Tsinghua programme offers added variety in several fields of economics and an in-depth knowledge of the Chinese economy and its financial market. These two programmes in this DDP complement each other and equip their students with an international perspective as well as the necessary analytical tools and knowledge to launch their careers related to the Chinese economy. All courses will be taught in English and it is expected that the study body of this programme to be very diverse and international. Together with the unique study pattern of this programme, students will develop a rich and global personal network that would be rewarding for their personal career aspirations.
Graduates of this programme are expected be among the most competitive in the world who will be equipped to take on any new challenges with confidence in arenas of economics, finance, policy and business. The demanding and quantitative nature of this programme will also suit those who plan to continue studying for advanced degrees in economics at the very top research universities in the world. The flexible exchange pattern of this programme will also enable students of this programme to access the rich array of job opportunities offered in both mainland China and Hong Kong.
Download the brochure here
Qualifications:
1. High school graduate and above.
2. Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC.".
(http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A20/moe_850/202006/t20200609_464159.html)
3. Physically and mentally healthy.
4. Applicants under 18 years old (Per September 1st) should provide a letter of guarantee for their guardian in China (notarization required).
Application Documents:
1. Passport: Please scan your passport ID page. If there is any additional or change of the name, please also provide the endorsement page.(bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
2. Recent photo, with the following format: Recent full-faced photo (the head occupies 70% of the size of the photo); the aspect ratio is 4:3; white background without borders; the size must be between 100-500KB (*.jpg,*.jpeg). (bit.ly/Contoh_Photo)
3. Language Certificates
- For English-Taught program: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5/6.0 or TOEFL IBT 85 (subject to each university)
- For Chinese-Taught program: HSK 4-6 (level and minimum score are subject to each major and university)
4. High school diploma (for bachelor degree applicants) and Bachelor or Master diploma (for master and doctoral degree applicants), students who hasn’t graduated should provide an official statement from high school or university as a guarantee of the graduation date (Pre-Graduation Statement). (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter) (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter2)
5. High school transcripts (for bachelor degree applicants) and university transcripts (for master and doctoral degree applicants), page sorted from first semester to last or latest semester in one PDF file. Please contact your school to get ‘1 sheet’ kinds of transcripts. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
6. 2 (two) recommendation letters from your teachers in high school (for bachelor degree applicants) and two university professors (for master and doctoral degree applicants) along with letterhead, stamp from the school, and sign. Please also include the email and phone number of the recommenders.
7. Study Plan / Personal Statement, approximately 800 words (English/Mandarin) and must be signed with a clear name. You could check general personal statement points grid here (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
8. Additional requirements that apply vary from university to university, for example:
- Entrance Examination / Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank). (bit.ly/ContohFinancialCertificateProof)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), you can check the sample or simply look up on google (bit.ly/Contoh_CurriculumVitae_CV)
- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record Report(SKCK) from the Local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Medical Check-up Report). (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note:
- Documents number 4-6 above, MUST be translated into English / Mandarin by the school or a sworn translator, and need to be legalized.
- Please neatly SCAN each file in pdf format, the size must not be more than 1 MB (except the recent photo must comply with the requirements above), then upload everything into the system (www.greatwall.co.id).