Tsinghua University's school motto is to strive for self-improvement and be virtuous. This school motto has been used by the school for more than 60 years. 1985 Tsinghua University motto has been selected as one of the top ten mottos of all key universities in China, which shows the profound cultural heritage of the school.

1993, Tsinghua University announced the deletion of the school motto. Behind the deletion of the school motto is Tsinghua University's profound introspection and understanding of the modernization of higher education. At the same time, the school has also formulated a new motto, that is, self-interest, altruism, pragmatism and innovation, aiming at emphasizing the social responsibility of all members of the school, strengthening the college's sense of modernization, and helping Tsinghua rank among the world-class universities.

Re-practice and carry forward the motto of Tsinghua. Under the background of policy adjustment and the guidance of authoritative culture, Tsinghua University soon regained its motto of striving for self-improvement and taking morality as its motto. Today, Tsinghua once again carries forward and practices the school motto and rebuilds the campus culture. Tsinghua returned to his school motto and culture, built a learning lifestyle for the school, and strengthened his spiritual advantage.

Tsinghua University's current school motto and school spirit;

Tsinghua University is a famous institution of higher learning in China and one of the top universities in China. Tsinghua University's school motto and spirit have always been symbolic cultural symbols, representing Tsinghua University's school philosophy and goals. At present, Tsinghua University's school motto is self-improvement, respect for teachers, academic rigor and pursuit of Excellence, which embodies Tsinghua University's school philosophy and spirit.

In Tsinghua University's school motto, self-improvement, morality and social responsibility are emphasized, which is the traditional school motto of Tsinghua University and widely circulated among students. Academic rigor and pursuit of Excellence emphasize academic innovation and pursuit of Excellence, which shows that Tsinghua University has always been in a leading position at home and abroad in academic and scientific research.

Tsinghua University's spirit is not limited to school motto, but also manifested in education and teaching, scientific research and innovation, social services and other aspects. Tsinghua University has always advocated the educational concept of integration of knowledge and practice, focused on cultivating students' practical ability and sense of social responsibility, and trained a large number of outstanding alumni. Tsinghua University is an important force in China's scientific research and innovation, and has made outstanding contributions to China's scientific and technological progress.