Slots opened to cultivate talent pool

Top universities increase admissions in high-tech and emerging industries

Top universities in China are increasing undergraduate admissions in cutting-edge technologies and emerging industries, with artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary studies among the most sought-after programs.

Earlier this month, Tsinghua University announced that it will add about 150 undergraduate slots and establish a new college to cultivate interdisciplinary talent with a solid foundation in AI. Other leading universities in China's "Double First-Class" initiative, a program to enhance higher education quality and global competitiveness, have followed suit.

Days later, Shanghai Jiao Tong University said it will enroll 150 more undergraduates this year in disciplines including AI, integrated circuits, biomedicine, healthcare and new energy. On Saturday, Peking University announced it will add 150 admissions in fields that align with its academic strengths, such as information science and technology, engineering and clinical medicine.