Established on May 7, 2020, Weiyang College of Tsinghua University focuses on the education of undergraduate students with dual degrees in science and engineering. The college emphasizes the foundation of mathematics and physics for students future development. It pioneers new education models that integrate science and engineering, aiming to cultivate interdisciplinary talents with solid math-physics foundation, high growth potential, and strong innovation capabilities.
Weiyang College leverages Tsinghua’s strengths in both science and engineering, aligning with the university’s educational philosophy of “value shaping, capacity building, and knowledge imparting.” The college is dedicated to fostering “holistic development, interdisciplinary integration, and continuous undergraduate-to-graduate training.” Its goal is to develop students with global perspectives and a deep sense of national responsibility. The students will have solid mathematical and scientific foundations, excellent comprehensive qualities, thinking mode that integrates science and engineering, proactive innovation, and systems thinking. The college aims to equip students with the skills to integrate theoretical knowledge with engineering practice.
Weiyang College follows Tsinghua colleges model, which have fully implemented a mentoring system, fostering a culture of "the big fish leads the way and the smaller one follows" . Each year, around 300 committed faculty members serve as mentors, actively engaging in student development and fostering a strong college community. The college offers special designed general education courses, interdisciplinary science and engineering courses, explores courses that help students strengthen their professional identities, bridges the gap between science and engineering thinking, and enhances their self-directed learning and creativity. For students with clear academic goals and additional capacity, the college provides personalized undergraduate-to-graduate programs, or personalized learning pathways to individual needs, which encourages curiosity, proactive exploration, and accelerates the development of top-tier talent.