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Tsinghua University
1911Apr, 29

Tsinghua University, one of mainland China's leading universities, is founded.

Tsinghua University (Chinese: 清华大学; pinyin: Qīnghuá Dàxué) is a major public research university in Beijing, and a member of the C9 League. It is also a member of Double First Class University Plan, Project 985 and Project 211. Since its establishment in 1911, it has produced many notable leaders in science, engineering, politics, business, academia, and culture.Tsinghua University is ranked 15th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings, and ranked No.1 in Asia by the THE Asia University Rankings and the U.S. News and World Report.

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