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Tsinghua University

Beijing, China · C9 League · Founded 1911
#14
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Tsinghua University ranks #14 globally — #17 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #12 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #18 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #11 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Tsinghua University places #14 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#17
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#12
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#18
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#11
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Beijing, China
Founded
1911
Total students
≈ 50,000
International students
≈ 8%
Group
C9 League
Official site

Subject rankings

Tsinghua University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Environmental Science #7 #1 #1
Materials Science #9 #1 #1
Artificial Intelligence #10 #2 #1
Chemical Engineering #10 #1 #1
Engineering & Technology #11 #13 #1
Computer Science #11 #12 #2 #1
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #11 #1 #2
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #12 #1 #7
Chemistry #13 #3 #1
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #1 #2
Energy Science & Engineering #1 #1
Physics & Astronomy #14 #13 #2
Water Resources #2 #3
Telecommunication Engineering #3
Business & Economics #3
Civil Engineering #8 #4 #6
Business & Management #27 #5
Education #31 #5 #201-300
Earth & Geosciences #27 #16 #6
Transportation Science #6
Automation & Control #7
Biotechnology #7 #19
Architecture #9
Natural / Physical Sciences #10 #10
Economics & Econometrics #20 #51-75 #10
Mathematics #12 #32 #24
Metallurgical Engineering #12
Life Sciences & Medicine #49 #13
Biological Sciences #22 #38 #14
Statistics #15 #45
Marine/Ocean Engineering #15
Clinical & Health #15
Law #29 #16
Public Administration #46 #17
Social Sciences & Management #19 #20
Accounting & Finance #22 #20
Public Health #151-200 #20
Library & Information Science #38 #21
Biomedical Engineering #22
Art & Design #25
History of Art #26-50
Arts & Humanities #27 #30 #120
Marketing #28
Mining & Mineral Engineering #28
Political Science & IR #36 #101-150
Modern Languages #42
Geography #44 #101-150
Development Studies #44
Hospitality & Tourism #45
Sociology #49 #201-300
Textile Science & Engineering #50
Polymer Science #50
Archaeology #51-100
History #51-100
Performing Arts #51-100
Anatomy & Physiology #51-100
Communication & Media #51-100 #101-150
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #63 #201-300 #118
Linguistics #64
Agriculture & Forestry #201-300 #76
Medicine / Clinical #82 #201-300 #99
Psychology #82 #201-300 #174
English Language & Literature #85
Sports Science #101-150
Philosophy #151-200
Food Science & Technology #201-300

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is Tsinghua University ranked in the world in 2026?

Tsinghua University ranks #17 in QS 2026, #12 in THE 2026, #18 in ARWU 2025 and #11 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #14 globally.

Is Tsinghua University a C9 League university?

Yes. Tsinghua University is a member of the C9 League.

When was Tsinghua University founded?

Tsinghua University was founded in 1911.

What percentage of Tsinghua University students are international?

Approximately 8% of Tsinghua University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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