Established in 1911, Tsinghua University has 16 schools and 56 departments with faculties in science, engineering, the humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education and art. The University currently employs over 4,000 faculty members. As one of the country’s leading universities of learning and research, Tsinghua has a strong commitment to basic research, applied research and scientific innovation. About 31,000 full-time students are studying at Tsinghua, including 3,500 international students from 112 countries. The university offers 65 undergraduate programs, 252 doctoral programs and 271 master’s degree programs. Tsinghua campuses cover an area of 392 hectares which accommodate all of the full time students. The University provides facilities of sports centers, bookstores, banks, restaurants, post offices, and hospitals on campus, which ensure campus life convenient and pleasant.