Chinese Universities Offer New IA Courses to Meet National Goals
- THE CHINA NOW
- Mar 4
- 2 min read

Summary
Chinese universities, including Tsinghua University, are expanding AI courses and projects to develop talent in artificial intelligence.
Tsinghua University will open an academy to train 150 students, integrating AI with other disciplines to meet national needs.
Zhejiang's Hangzhou Dianzi University has launched an oversubscribed AI course, expanding its reach with online offerings across 12 other universities.
In a bid to strengthen China's position in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, leading universities are expanding their offerings in AI-related courses. Among the most notable initiatives is Tsinghua University’s new academy, which plans to enroll 150 undergraduate students to focus on fields where AI intersects with other disciplines. This initiative is part of China’s broader strategy to bolster its AI industry and compete with the United States in technological innovation.