Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communication
The School of Journalism and Communication at Tsinghua University (清華大學新聞與傳播學院) was officially established on April 21, 2002, evolving from earlier programs that traced back to 1985 when an editorial studies direction was established within the Chinese Literature Department. The Department of Communication was subsequently formed in October 1998 under the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, launching a Master’s program in communication in September 2000 and a Bachelor’s program in journalism in September 2001. Upon its establishment in 2002, the school was already recognized as among the top five journalism schools in China alongside more established institutions such as Renmin University, Fudan University, and the Communication University of China. Fan Jingyi (范敬宜), former editor-in-chief of People’s Daily, was appointed as the school’s founding dean. As part of Tsinghua University, the school operates under the supervision of China’s Ministry of Education, which provides both affiliation and funding to the institution.
