They are also one of the only universities in China that rank among the top 40 universities in QS World. The following will introduce the differences between Peking University and Tsinghua from the following aspects:
1. Historical origin: Peking University, founded in 1898, is the first national comprehensive university in China; Tsinghua University, founded in 19 1 1, is the background of Tsinghua school founded by Deng Zeru, a famous patriot and educator in modern China.
2. Discipline setting: the disciplines of Peking University cover natural science, social science, medicine and other fields, and develop in an all-round way; Tsinghua University, on the other hand, mainly focuses on science and engineering, and inherits its school-running philosophy with the slogan of "Powerful country through science and technology" in Deng Xiaoping.
3. Campus atmosphere: Peking University, as one of the oldest and most famous universities in China, has a profound culture and tradition, and is more rich in campus culture and campus architecture, showing a heavy, steady and solemn atmosphere; Tsinghua University, on the other hand, is more modern and global, taking the lead in teaching and scientific research, showing a vibrant, innovative and open atmosphere.
4. Enrollment and Selection: Peking University and Tsinghua University are two important enrollment units in China's college entrance examination, and they have always advocated diversified selection methods in enrollment. But relatively speaking, Tsinghua University will pay more attention to the comprehensive quality and potential of candidates when enrolling students.
5. Alumni Network: Due to the long history and deep foundation of the two universities, their alumni groups generally have extensive contacts and high popularity in society and enterprises, especially in the fields of politics, culture and finance.
In a word, Peking University and Tsinghua have their own characteristics, and there are obvious differences in subject setting, campus cultural atmosphere, enrollment and selection, alumni network and so on. These differences also make each university have its own advantages and characteristics.