Tsinghua University will continue to carry out the YAU Mathematical Sciences Leaders Program this year. It recruits middle/high school students from all over the world who have excellent overall quality, outstanding mathematical potential and specialties. From undergraduate training to doctoral level studies, we are committed to cultivating future leaders in the fields of mathematical sciences in China and the world.

1. Qualification of Applicants

1.1  Middle/high school students from all over the world who advocate science, have good physical and mental health, have excellent academic performance, show outstanding mathematical potential and expertise, and are determined to engage in scientific research throughout their lives.

1.2 This round is open to students who are studying abroad, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, as well as international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who are studying international courses in China.

1.3 Outstanding students from 9th grade to 12th grade equivalent to those in mainland China from third year of middle school to third year of high school.

2. Application Method

Applicants shall apply online and fill out the application form in the application system. Before submitting the application, please print out, sign, scan and upload the application form (no need to mail the application materials).

Application website:

https://www.yaumath.join-tsinghua.edu.cn.

After logging in (register before login in for the first time), please fill out and submit application materials online according to the program requirements.

3. Selection Procedure

3.1 Preliminary evaluation

Expert group will review the materials submitted by applicants, focusing on comprehensive evaluation of mathematical specialties, academic ability, daily performance, innovation potential, etc., and results will be announced in the application system. The results are rated on a scale of excellent, good, pass, and fail. Applicants who are "excellent" in the preliminary evaluation can directly be recognized as shortlisted; applicants who are ”good”and "pass" shall participate in the test; applicants who "fail" cannot participate in subsequent sessions.

3.2 Test

The test, mainly conducted online, includes subject ability test and interview, etc. Applicants who are “good” in the preliminary evaluation can participate directly in the interview, and those who are “pass” shall participate both in the subject ability test and the interview. The specific arrangement will be notified in the application system.

3.3 Shortlist

The evaluation committee will give recommendations on the shortlist based on the preliminary evaluation and the test results, which will put quality before quantity and strictly follow the standards. The shortlist will be announced in the application system after discussion and approval by Tsinghua University admission leadership group for undergraduates, and will be bulletined in accordance with relevant requirements. The results will take effect after there is no objection to the shortlist.

3.4 Admission confirmation

Applicants who have been shortlisted should confirm as required and claim the Tsinghua University 2025 “YAU Mathematical Sciences Leaders Program” Certification.

3.5 Preparatory course training

Applicants who are shortlisted for the " YAU Mathematical Sciences Leaders Program " shall, in principle, come to Tsinghua University to receive preparatory course training in the spring semester. During the preparatory period, students' adaptability to university study will be inspected, and admission procedures will be completed after passing the inspection. If unable to participate in the preparatory course due to International Mathematical Olympiad selection or other reasons, applicants can directly go through the admission procedures after receiving consent from Tsinghua university. The missing courses in the preparatory training shall be made up by other designated corresponding courses after coming to school.

4. Admission Policy

Admission method: Applicants in this round who are shortlisted will be admitted individually according to relevant admission procedures. Specific methods will be notified separately.

5. Schedule

5.1 From December 5 to December 30, 2024, register online.

5.2 In early January 2025, applicants check the preliminary results and test arrangements through the application system.

5.3 In early to mid January 2025, test and identity verification.

5.4 In mid to late January 2025, the shortlist will be announced and the certification will be sent.

5.5 From March to June 2025, receive preparatory training on campus.

6. Other Matters

6.1 Applications shall provide true and accurate application materials. If there are false contents or concealment of major facts that may have an adverse impact on applicants, their application and shortlisting qualifications will be canceled immediately upon verification; those who have already enrolled will be disciplined according to the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education of China and Tsinghua University.

6.2 Applicants shortlisted for the YAU Mathematical Sciences Leaders Program will study in the program of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (eight-year program). Tuition fees and accommodation fees, etc. are subject to the relevant requirements of the same type of students.

7. Contact Information

Postal address: Tsinghua University Admissions Office, No. 1, Tsinghuayuan, Haidian District, Beijing (北京市海淀区清华园1号，清华大学招生办公室)

Postal code: 100084

Tel: 0086-10-62770334/62782051

Fax: 0086-10-62782061

Email: zsb@tsinghua.edu.cn

Website: http://join-tsinghua.edu.cn

Admissions Office, Tsinghua University

Qiuzhen College, Tsinghua University

December 2024