Tsinghua University
International Master Program of Materials Science and Engineering (IMP-MSE)
MasterProgram Overview
The International Master Program of Material Science and Engineering (IMP-MSE) is designed to prepare students to become international talents with solid theoretical knowledge, excellent research abilities, extraordinary innovation abilities and vast international vision.
MSE-Tsinghua ranks No.1 in China and Top 10 of the world in 2018 MSE QS Ranking. With the solid academic & research foundation, IMP-MSE aims to create a platform for international communication, promote mutual benefits in both domestic and international materials science and engineering field, and furthermore, enhance the internationalization of SMSE scientific research and graduate education.
Program Highlights
International Curriculum Design: English courses representing the cutting-edge of Materials Science and Engineering, covering six main research concentrations in this field and offering solid fundamental knowledge and vast learning space to students.
International Faculty Team: Domestic and international top-level experts sharing advanced Materials Science and engineering experiences from both developed and developing countries and encouraging learning flexibility and innovation.
International Research Platform: SMSE hosted a number of national and ministry-level key laboratories and centers, aiming to offer students chances to combine theories & practices, to pursuit creative, interdisciplinary and high-impact research covering a wide range of topics.
Featured Field Trip Arrangement: To share Chinese experiences and enhance international communications, SMSE designed field trips to well-known Chinese enterprises in different regions for students to understand materials sciences and engineering development& applications in China, at the same time, to get prepared for the future careers.
Merit-based Scholarship Support: Full tuition waivers and monthly stipend are provided for outstanding applicants on a competitive basis.
Curriculum Design:
Public Courses:
-Chinese language
-Understanding China
Core Courses:
-Frontiers of Materials Science and Engineering
-Materials Characterization
-Advanced Materials Physics
Elective Courses:
-Multi-Scale Modeling in Materials Science
-Processing and Characterization of Ceramics
-Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials
-Advanced Materials Processing Technology
-Materials for Sustainable Development: Energy and Environment
-Biomedical Materials
-Radiation Effects in Materials
Required Components:
-Literature Review and Topic Selection Report
-Academic Discussion
-Field Study
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma 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 ".
3. Physically and mentally healthy.
4. Applicants under 18 years old (Per September) should provide a letter of guarantee for their guardian in China (notarization required).
Application Documents:
1. Scan passport: Front page and Endorsement page (page 3/4, if there is an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
2. Recent passport size photo, with the following format: Recent full-faced passport size photo (the head occupies 70% of the size of the photo); the aspect ratio is 4:3; white background without borders; the size is 100-500KB (*.jpg,*.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
3. Language Certificates
- English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5/6.0 or TOEFL IBT 85 (different for each university)
- Chinese Taught: HSK 4-6 (levels and minimum scores are different for each major and university)
4. High school diploma (for bachelor degree) and Bachelor or Master diploma (for master and doctoral degree), hasn’t graduated students should provide an official statement from your high school or university as proof of graduation (Pre-Graduation Statement). (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
5. High school transcripts (for bachelor degree) and university transcripts (for master and doctoral degree), page sorted in 1 file. Please contact the 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) and two university professors (for master and doctoral degrees) along with letterhead and stamp from the school. Please also include the email and phone number of 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).
- Certificate of No Criminal Record (SKCK) from the Local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Medical Check Up Report. (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note:
- Documents number 4-6 above, MUST be translated into English / Mandarin, and legalized by the school or you could use the services of a sworn translator.
- Please neatly SCAN each file in pdf format, the size must not be more than 1 MB (except the passport photo must comply with the requirements above), then upload everything to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.