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OIL PAINTING FIGURES
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Art Studio
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
OIL PAINTING FIGURES
UCEAP Transcript Title
OIL PAINTING FIGURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description

The course focuses on practices of clothed figure and nude figure oil painting. It integrates creativity and experimental expressions based on life drawing. By combining the actual situations of students with different majors and foundations, we help them feel the courage, vitality, magic and joy of creation, experience the diverse tension and rich expressiveness of the oil painting world and figure representation, and comprehend the artistic philosophy of "no destruction, no establishment" through the creative process.

Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
00805552
Host Institution Course Title
OIL PAINTING (FIGURES)
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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MATHEMATICS OF RISK
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Mathematics Economics
UCEAP Course Number
109
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
MATHEMATICS OF RISK
UCEAP Transcript Title
MATHEMATICS OF RISK
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This course provides a foundational introduction to the basics of actuarial science, focusing on the theory of interest and life contingencies and their application to lifecycle planning. It explores key actuarial models to analyze essential financial concepts, including economic balance sheets, personal net worth, human capital, assets, liabilities, and the fundamentals of retirement planning. In light of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, this course emphasizes the practical integration of these technologies. Students will learn to harness the power of large language models (LLMs) to assist in and elevate the actuarial analysis of financial scenarios. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
40511373
Host Institution Course Title
MATHEMATICS OF RISK I
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
UCEAP Course Number
153
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY
UCEAP Transcript Title
DESIGN FOR SUSTAIN
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description

This course examines related concepts, evolution of theories, core ideas and operating methods and tools of designs for sustainability. 

Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
80800352
Host Institution Course Title
THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY AND SEAL CUTTING
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Art Studio
UCEAP Course Number
15
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY AND SEAL CUTTING
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHN CALIGR SEAL CUT
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

The course covers the history of Chinese calligraphy and seal engraving (including stele rubbings, model calligraphy works, and seal engraving works), the fundamental principles of calligraphy, knowledge of characters used in seal engraving, carving techniques and principles of seal engraving, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese culture, as well as practical exercises in calligraphy and seal engraving.

Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
00802484
Host Institution Course Title
CHINESE CALIGRAPHY AND SEAL CUTTING
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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TOWARDS ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Computer Science
UCEAP Course Number
141
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TOWARDS ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
TOWARDS AGI
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

This course aims to provide students with foundational knowledge in artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs), to help them understand core concepts and application scenarios of AI technology.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
00240411
Host Institution Course Title
TOWARDS ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCE (TAGI)
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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ELEMENTARY CHINESE A
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
2
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
ELEMENTARY CHINESE A
UCEAP Transcript Title
ELEMEN CHINESE A
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description

After completing this course, students will make progress in the following areas. 

1. Students can master the initial consonants, vowels, and tones of Pinyin, as well as the basic rules of Pinyin writing and the use of Pinyin recognition. 

2. Students also need to learn the basic structure of Chinese characters, including stroke, stroke order, radicals, etc., to learn how to write Chinese characters correctly, and to improve writing speed on this basis. 

3. Learn new words and basic grammar structures, and practice the students' vocabulary and grammar. 

4. Learn daily communication topics and be able to communicate fluently with others on these issues. 

5. Read Chinese articles mainly composed of learned vocabulary and grammar, and strive to gradually understand the main content of the article correctly during practice. 

6. Learn to use the vocabulary learned to write short essays, covering topics such as character introductions, family introductions, interests, and hobbies.

Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
64203012
Host Institution Course Title
ELEMENTARY CHINESE A
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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LEARNING ON PRACTICE FOR NEW MEDIA SKILLS
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Film & Media Studies
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
LEARNING ON PRACTICE FOR NEW MEDIA SKILLS
UCEAP Transcript Title
MEDIA SKILLS
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description

A skills-based immersion in new media content — writing, shooting, editing, visualizing, and distributing across today's social media platforms. Students produce real content every week and receive professional editorial feedback throughout.

The course covers the full content spectrum, from journalism to lifestyle and entertainment, with a focus on building editorial judgment and ethical standards that separate trustworthy creators from noise.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
80670902
Host Institution Course Title
LEARNING ON PRACTICE FOR NEW MEDIA SKILLS
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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CORPORATE FINANCE
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
CORPORATE FINANCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
CORPORATE FINANCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This introductory course in Corporate Finance provides a systematic foundation for understanding howfirms make financial decisions in modern capital markets. The course examines how corporations evaluate investment opportunities, raise capital, and manage risk to maximize firm value. Students will study core concepts such as the time value of money, interest rates, bond and stock valuation, investment decision rules, and the fundamentals of capital budgeting. The course also reviews essential accounting principles to ensure students can interpret financial statements and link accounting information to financial decisions.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
30511053
Host Institution Course Title
CORPORATE FINANCE
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Host Institution Department
Economics and Management
Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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FUNDAMENTALS OF SEARCH AND RECOMMENDATION
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Computer Science
UCEAP Course Number
135
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FUNDAMENTALS OF SEARCH AND RECOMMENDATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
SEARCH&RECOMMENDATN
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description

Search engines and recommendation systems are among the primary tools for information acquisition by internet users, with their design and implementation integrating the highest level of research achievements in today's internet application field. By studying this course, students can not only gain a solid understanding of information retrieval, data mining, natural language processing, and machine learning—areas closely linked to the practical applications of the internet—but also enhance their ability to apply this knowledge comprehensively to solve problems.

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Host Institution Course Number
40241062
Host Institution Course Title
FUNDAMENTALS OF SEARCH AND RECOMMENDATION
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026

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INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE
Country
China
Host Institution
Tsinghua University
Program(s)
Tsinghua University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Computer Science
UCEAP Course Number
132
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
THEOR COMPUTER SCI
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This course is a journey into the essence of computation. Using rigorous mathematical language, the course unveils the deep logic underlying computer science. Following the theme of “Logic and Computation,” it guides you through the intellectual landscape of Turing machines, calculus, time and space complexity, zero-knowledge proofs, and the interplay between logic and computation.

Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
40241003
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026
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