University Profile
Founded in 1985, Tibet University (TU) is one of the key universities in the country as well as a unique, comprehensive university within the Tibet Autonomous Region. TU has at present 11 schools. The student body population is about 7500.
TU provides excellent conditions for study and research and is famous for its superior teaching. The university faculty places emphasis on educational research theory as well as on the improvement of practical teaching methods.
TU began to accept students from abroad in 1993. Today it has international students studying Tibetan as a foreign language.The university feels it has gained tremendously from its experiences teaching students from abroad. Recognizing the diversity of cultures and languages amongst international students, the faculty of TU strives to find the best possible teaching methods, so that their students gain as much as possible during their residence at TU. TU warmly welcomes students from around the world, and sincerely wishes to deepen its friendship with all countries through academic exchanges.
Majors and Programs
No. |
Classes |
Subjects |
Teachers’ Department |
1 |
Tibetan-Advanced Class |
Selected Essays of Contemporary Tibetan Literature to be continued; Advanced Tibetan Grammar Texts; Selected Essays of Ancient Tibetan Literature; Sanskrit Reading Methods; etc. |
Tibetology Department |
2 |
Tibetan-Intermediate Class |
Selected Essays of Contemporary Tibetan Literature; The Sakya Aphorism; Tibetan Customs; Lhasa Spoken Reading Book; etc. |
Tibetology Department |
3 |
Tibetan-Basic Class |
Basic Tibetan Grammar Patterns to be continued; Lhasa Tibetan for English Speakers;Lhasa Spoken Tibetan; etc |
Tibetology Department |
4 |
Tibetan Freshman Class |
Basic Tibetan Grammar Patterns:Lhasa Spoken Tibetan; etc |
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Campus Life
Dormitory: The department offers one room per person, with an attached bathroom, kitchen, telephone, hot shower, internet, and so forth. The cost is 50 CN¥per day. The dormitory has also set up washing machines. According to University rules, relatives and other family members are not allowed to live in the dormitory.
Board: The Foreign Students' dormitory has a dining hall; the food is fresh, cheap, and delicious. Students can also cook for themselves. Near the University, there are also many Tibetan and Chinese restaurants.
Applicant Qualifications
Basic requirements:
Applicants must be in good health, under 55 years old, and abide the laws of the people’s Republic of China as well as the rules and regulations of the school. What's more, applicants should respect the habits and customs of China.
Tuition Fees
Fee Students |
Tuition |
Additional Costs |
Long Term Course |
16,400(RMB)/Year |
Teaching Materials; Medication; Residence, etc. |
Short Term Course |
600(RMB)/Year |
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