WHY THE PROGRAMME
· Design education augmented by computing
Architectural and urban design in the new era will have to engage with the opportunities opened by computer science and AI technologies. Understanding and applying latest technologies and tools through the lens of design thinking is a core ability for students to grasp complex urban problems and generate innovative solutions.
· Multi-disciplinary learning based on personalised projects
Leveraging Tsinghua University’s comprehensive set of disciplines, the specially crafted curriculum provides students with ample rooms to customise and pursue multi-disciplinary projects under the collaborative supervision of tutors from different schools and departments.
· Embedded learning in urban regeneration practice
China’s urbanisation provides a fertile soil for innovative ideas of urban regeneration. To study in China is to live and relive China’s urban development experiences, involving in real-world urban regeneration practice as part of the study and reflecting on how contemporary challenges are dealt with.
· An Asian perspective on urban challenges beyond Asia
The teaching faculty is drawn from an international cast of experts with rich experiences of Asian cities. This Asia-focused perspective helps students become future-ready urban professionals to deal with urban challenges in and beyond Asian cities.
· Independent thinkers and leaders with excellent career prospects
Tsinghua graduates are always highly sought after by employers. With visionary insights, technological competency, and real-world experiences, graduates from this programme are anticipated to excel as designers, consultants, policymakers, entrepreneurs, civil servants, among many others, in various sectors of urban development around the world.
