Objectives

With equal emphasis on statistical theory and application, the program aims to cultivate interdisciplinary talents who have a solid foundation in statistical theory, statistical analysis techniques, understand the forefront of statistical research, and can proficiently apply statistical principles to solve practical problems in production and life. The program lays a foundation for cross-disciplinary undergraduate students pursuing postgraduate studies in statistical-related majors and employment in statistical-related positions in industry, public health, government agencies, research institutions, etc.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Full-time undergraduate students with Tsinghua University student status;
• Excellent academic performance in major courses;
• Completed calculus, linear algebra, and other courses with excellent grades;
• No course failures in completed courses;
• No selection of other minors or second degrees;
• The annual enrollment quota is determined by the organizing unit and reported to the school’s academic affairs office for the record, with a plan to admit 90 students per year.

Study Time and Certificate

Study time: Students who major in this program can complete the requirements before graduation. According to the credit system management mechanism, students who have earned 28 credits with qualified grades and have obtained their first degree can receive a certificate in Statistics from Tsinghua University.

Course Setup and Credit Distribution

The total number of credits for the Statistics minor program is 28 credits, which includes required courses and elective courses. The minor program courses should be completed during the period of major program study. Students who have met the requirements for graduation in their major program but have not completed the minor program courses are not allowed to extend their study years. However, they may apply to continue studying the remaining courses after graduation and complete them within the major program’s +2 years of study to obtain a certificate in the minor program. Otherwise, the completed minor program courses will be recorded as electives on the transcript.

Course Recognition

Scope of Application:

1. Courses included in the training plan for the Statistics minor program at Tsinghua University;
2. Courses that are not included in the training plan for the Statistics minor program at Tsinghua University, but whose content meets the requirements of the courses being recognized and has been verified by the instructor.

Operational Procedures:

1. Students: Before the end of the 11th teaching week each semester, submit the “Application Form for Recognition of Industrial Engineering Minor Courses”;
2. The Committee for Statistical Minor Courses: Organize relevant teachers to check the content in the 12th teaching week and publish the results before the end of the 13th teaching week;
3. Courses approved after review can directly count towards the statistical minor course training plan with grades and credits.

Note:

Except for freshmen who can apply for record recognition in the autumn semester, all other course recognitions are only available during the current semester. If no recognition is done in the current semester, it cannot be applied for in the following semesters.

If a course is recognized as a minor course, it will no longer belong to the first degree course. Please note that the credits for the first-degree courses in the current semester must not be less than 13 credits, otherwise, it will be converted to probationary study.

Course Exemption:

Scope of Application:

1. Courses not offered by Tsinghua University;
2. The course content must be verified by the teaching professor and should include courses that can be exempted.

Procedure:

1. Students: After obtaining the original transcript from another university, submit it together with the “Tsinghua University Exchange Student Overseas Course Recognition Form” and the outline of the course you took at the other university;
2. The Committee for Supplementary Statistics Major Courses will review the application;
3. If the course is approved for exemption after the review, the student will receive credits for the course and the grade will be recorded as exempted.

Course Exemption

Applicable scope:

1. Courses offered by Tsinghua University (excluding courses that have already been recognized as supplementary statistics courses or courses that have already received credit for exemption);
2. For courses taken at other universities, students must have completed the registration center’s exemption application procedure;
3. The course content must be verified by the teaching professor and should include courses that can be exempted.

Procedure:

1. Students: Submit the “Application for Course Exemption in the Supplementary Major of Industrial Engineering” before the end of the 11th week of each semester;
2. The Committee for Supplementary Statistics Major Courses: In the 12th week of the semester, organize relevant teaching staff to verify the content, and publish the results before the end of the 13th week;
3. Courses approved for exemption will not receive credits. Students may choose not to take the course anymore, but they need to select other courses from the supplementary statistics major course group to make up for the required credits according to the supplementary statistics training program.

For frequently asked questions, please refer to the FAQ for Supplementary Statistics Major Degree.

Form Downloads:

Application for Course Recognition in the Supplementary Major of Industrial Engineering
Tsinghua University Exchange Student Overseas Course Recognition Form

Application for Course Exemption in the Supplementary Major of Industrial Engineering