hat challenges are we faced with
on our way towards the world of tomorrow?
What changes should we bring to the world
for the post-pandemic era?
How should we implement SDGs
to innovate for the future?
Themed innovation for the SDGs, Tsinghua Global Summer School (GSS) 2021 will explore innovative ways to address challenges ahead related to our society, economy and environment, with the SDGs as a core reference point.
1 GSS 2020 in Review
In July 2020, in response to and learning from the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tsinghua University held its first virtual summer school, Tsinghua GSS 2020, to offer the global leaders of tomorrow an exceptional interdisciplinary platform on and by which they could be immersed and inspired.
Over 1,000 young talents from 154 universities across 79 countries and regions attended the virtual summer school, and took courses taught by distinguished scholars and practitioners from China and abroad.
2 Sneak Peek at GSS 2021
This year’s GSS features a carefully curated syllabus combining academic, cultural and social engagements, and will be conducted entirely in English through online lectures, seminars, workshops and a SDG hack.
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.
3 Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants should fulfil the following criteria:
• International students and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan students currently attending college/university;
• Reasonable command of the English language.
4 How to Apply
• Tsinghua’s partner institutions and affiliated alliances
The program is open to students from Tsinghua partner institutions and affiliated alliances worldwide.
• Complete the application form and submit application materials online
Application materials include:
1. Application form (online application)
2. Supporting documents (to be uploaded)
l One-page curriculum vitae
l Full academic transcript
l Passport information page
Students to apply for GSS 2021 are required to submit application materials online via the link below:
http://www.gss.tsinghua.edu.cn/index.jsp
(Click "Read more" below to apply)
Application materials should be submitted according to the schedule below:
April 30 – June 6, 2021
Tsinghua Global Summer School uses a rolling admission policy; applications are reviewed as they are received.
5 Scholarship
Eligible students accepted by the program will receive a full scholarship which covers all tuition fees and related administrative costs.
6 Assessment
Students who meet the attendance requirement and complete the SDG hack will be eligible for 1 academic credit and a Tsinghua GSS 2021 Certificate.
7 Contact
For more details about GSS 2021, please email:
experiencing-china@tsinghua.edu.cn
Want to be future global leaders?
Grasp the chance to explore challenges critical to our future.
Join us online this summer!
Event | Tsinghua Global Summer School 2021
Source: Office of International Affairs
Writer: Xu Jianchao
Editors: John Olbrich, Liu Shutian
Designer: Xu Jianchao
