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Educational philosophy and mission
Established in January 2011, Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University, referred to as IIIS, is the first education and research institution dedicated to interdisciplinary information sciences in mainland China. It is led by Professor Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, winner of the A.M. Turing Award in 2000, member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and foreign member of the US National Academy of Sciences and aims to be a leading hub for research in interdisciplinary information sciences and top innovative talents worldwide.
IIIS undertakes research initially in computer science, with an outstanding record in theoretical computer science. In 2011, it opened Center for Quantum Information and expanded into broader areas in interdisciplinary information sciences, covering artificial intelligence, Fintech and quantum information. Led by Professor Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, IIIS faculty consists of 30+ award-winning academics who are actively involved and playing a leading role in research. Our research is to advance the frontiers of knowledge of which the quality and impact are demonstrated by numerous achievements including many highly-cited publications and commercial applications of the research results and innovations.
——IIIS Graduate Program aims to nurture top students and achieve academic excellence as competitive as those from top institutions in computer science and quantum information across the world. Its Academic Program, characterized by cutting-edge research by faculty members and the promotion of technology transfer, has been designed on the basis of advanced teaching methods from MIT, Stanford, Princeton and etc.
——IIIS Graduate Program prepares students to become interdisciplinary and independent researchers in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Economics, Computational Biology, Network Science, Engineering, Quantum Information and related fields. IIIS faculty are devoted to the cultivation of students through both classroom instruction and research mentorship.
——It is IIIS’s goal that all students take opportunities available to gain international experiences. Students benefit a lot from various funding resources for international exchange. The program also provides guidance for students who wish to pay academic visits abroad, bringing them into contact with renowned experts and top researchers worldwide.
Currently, there are 262 graduate students at the Institute, among them 219 doctoral candidates and 22 master candidates.
Computer Science and Technology
PhD Student
Introduction to Training Directions
This major aims to cultivate advanced specialized talents in the field of computer science and technology who are well-rounded in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor. Love the motherland and abide by laws and regulations; Honest and fair, with a rigorous academic style and a sense of social responsibility. Master solid and broad basic theories and systematic and in-depth specialized knowledge in disciplines related to computer science and technology, be proficient in at least one foreign language, have the ability to independently conduct scientific research work, and make creative achievements in relevant research directions. Possessing excellent comprehensive qualities, one should become a senior specialized talent needed for the cause of socialist modernization.
Curriculum
A. PhD Student (Regular Track)
During the period of pursuing a doctoral degree, graduate students are required to obtain no less than 19 credits for the degree, including 4 public compulsory credits, no less than 9 credits required by the discipline and major, and 6 compulsory links. Credits for elective courses and self-study courses that are not related to the requirements of the discipline and major will be recorded separately.
B. PhD Student (Direct Entry Track)
During the period of pursuing a doctoral degree, graduate students are required to obtain no less than 34 credits for the degree, including 5 public compulsory credits, no less than 23 credits required by the discipline and major, and 6 compulsory links. Credits for elective courses and self-study courses that are not related to the requirements of the discipline and major will be recorded separately.
Master's Student
This major aims to cultivate advanced specialized talents in the field of computer science and technology who are well-rounded in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor. Love the motherland and abide by laws and regulations; Honest and fair, with a rigorous academic style and a sense of social responsibility. Master solid basic theories and systematic specialized knowledge in disciplines related to computer science and technology, and possess the ability to conduct scientific research and independently undertake specialized technical work.
Curriculum
During the period of pursuing a master's degree, one must obtain no less than 28 credits for the degree, including 5 public compulsory credits, 3 compulsory links, and no less than 20 credits required by the discipline and major.
Credits for elective courses and self-study courses are counted separately. It is encouraged to take the "Academic and Professional Quality Courses" recommended by the school.
Physics
PhD Student
Training approach
1.Implement the mentor responsibility system. When necessary, a deputy mentor can be appointed, and it is encouraged to form a guidance group for collective guidance. When training doctoral students across disciplines or intersections, associate supervisors should be hired from relevant disciplines to assist in guidance.
2.Doctoral students should, under the guidance of their supervisors, study relevant courses, review literature, participate in academic exchanges, determine specific topics, independently conduct scientific research, and achieve creative results.
Knowledge structure and basic requirements
1.The basic requirements of knowledge structure
Possessing the necessary theoretical foundation and professional knowledge for engaging in specialized discipline research, and having a relatively broad knowledge base.
2.Course study and credit composition
A. PhD Student (Regular Track)
During the period of pursuing a degree, one must obtain at least 4 credits for public compulsory courses, at least 4 credits for compulsory links, at least 8 credits for discipline and major courses, and 1 credit for academic and professional quality courses, with a total of no less than 17 credits.
B. PhD Student (Direct Entry Track)
During the study period, students are required to obtain 5 credits for compulsory public courses, at least 4 credits for compulsory links, and at least 26 credits for discipline and major courses. Among them, no less than 12 credits for basic physics and mathematics courses, no less than 14 credits for professional basic and major courses, and 1 credit for academic and professional quality courses. The total credits should be no less than 36 credits (credits for self-study courses are counted separately).
Educational Achievements
Global Engagement: Expanding Horizons and Inspiring Minds
To foster global perspectives and align research with international standards, IIIS strengthens international collaboration in graduate education. Through two key approaches: (1) regularly inviting renowned scholars and visiting professors to deliver courses and lectures, effectively broadening students’ horizons and enhancing innovation; (2) offering multifaceted funding for outstanding students to study, exchange, and train abroad in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Hong Kong, creating cross-cultural exposure and global research opportunities.
IIIS has formed a global network of young researchers now excelling at institutions like Princeton University, Carnegie Mellon University, Aarhus University, City University of Hong Kong, Columbia University, University of Southern California, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Baidu, and Huawei.