Tsinghua University holds 2026 graduate commencement, urges students to serve national development and humanity

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Jul, 2026) China's renowned Tsinghua University held its 2026 Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, awarding master's and doctoral degrees to thousands of postgraduate students from around the world, including Pakistan.

University leaders encouraged graduates to contribute to national development and the progress of humanity through innovation, integrity, and public service, said a press release here on Saturday.

The ceremony was presided over by Vice President and Provost Peng Gang, who officially announced the graduation of the Class of 2026 postgraduate students and the conferral of master's and doctoral degrees.

Qiu Yong, Secretary of the CPC Tsinghua University Committee, congratulated the graduates and announced awards for outstanding PhD and master's students. In his address, he urged graduates to cultivate independent thinking, strong moral values, and responsible decision-making in the rapidly evolving era of artificial intelligence, encouraging them to play an active role in China's national development.

Tsinghua University President Li Luming called on graduates to pursue lofty aspirations, face challenges with resilience, embrace innovation, and dedicate their knowledge and talents to serving their country, society, and humanity.

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The ceremony also featured remarks from distinguished alumnus Zhao Rui, Chief Engineer at the China Institute for Radiation Protection. He encouraged graduates to remain confident, patient, and persistent, emphasizing that perseverance is the foundation of great achievements.

Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, Zhu Zihan, a student from the school of Software, said that her research experience at Tsinghua had strengthened her commitment to serving her country. She pledged to devote her expertise to fields where the nation needs it most.

Among the graduates was Muhammad Zameer Asadi from Pakistan, a Research Fellow at the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC), who also received his degree during the ceremony.

The commencement was livestreamed in both Chinese and English through the university's "Rain Classroom" platform, while the formal degree-conferring ceremony was later held at the university gymnasium.