Industrial Engineering involves the planning, design, improvement, and operational evaluation of complex systems composed of people, materials, equipment, energy, and information. It aims to achieve higher efficiency and quality, lower costs and risks, while delivering greater human-centric value.

The Department of Industrial Engineering at Tsinghua University focuses on cutting-edge theoretical research in the optimization of complex industrial and service systems, translating innovations into real-world impact. In this AI-driven era, the department integrates system intelligence, human intelligence, and computational intelligence to enrich its disciplinary scope across engineering, management, and information sciences. We cultivate interdisciplinary talents with global vision, systems thinking, and innovative spirit, contributing to the advancement of social productivity and the enhancement of people’s quality of life.