PEKING UNIVERSITY – PKU
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About Beijing
Beijing is the capital city of China, located in the northern part of the country. The permanent resident population exceeds 21 million. The city experiences a temperate continental climate, with an annual average temperature of around 13°C. Beijing serves as the political, cultural, and educational center of China, taking the lead in scientific research, technology, finance, and international exchange. It is home to many of China’s top universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, as well as numerous national research institutions and global enterprises. As a global metropolis, Beijing hosts the headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies and is a hub for innovation, culture, and international cooperation, blending ancient heritage with modern development.
About PEKING UNIVERSITY
Peking University, located in Beijing, is one of China’s most prestigious and oldest universities, founded in 1898.
Top 1 Best Universities in Asia & Top 2 Best Universities in China in 2025 QS University Ranking;
A proud member of the C9 League (the so-called “China’s Ivy League”), renowned for its excellence in research, teaching, and global influence.
About PEKING UNIVERSITY Campus
Founded in 1898, Peking University is one of China’s oldest and most prestigious universities, renowned for its academic excellence and cultural heritage.
Consistently ranked among the top 2 universities in China and within the top 12 globally, appearing prominently in major world rankings such as QS, THE, and ARWU.
A proud member of the C9 League (China’s Ivy League) and a key participant in the “Double First Class” initiative to build world-class universities and disciplines.
Famous for its programs in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and law, PKU combines traditional scholarship with modern innovation.
The university’s main campus, known as Yan Yuan (the Garden of Yan), is located in Beijing, blending classical Chinese architecture with modern facilities.
With a student population of over 45,000, including a large number of international students, PKU fosters global academic exchange and research collaboration.
World University Rankings
13th
Asia University Rankings
1th
Chinese University Ranking
2th
All Course & Majors:
Schools | Majors (Taught in English) | Bachelor Program | Master’s Program | PhD Program |
School Of Sciences
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Physics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Chemistry and Molecular Engineering | ✓ | ✓ |
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Life Sciences | ✓ | ✓ |
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Urban and Environmental Sciences | ✓ | ✓ |
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Earth and Space Sciences | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Psychological and Cognitive Sciences | ✓ | ✓ |
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School of Information and Engineering Sciences | Electronics Engineering and Computer Sciences | ✓ | ✓ |
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Control Science & Engineering | ✓ | ✓ |
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Environmental Sciences Engineering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
School of Humanities
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
History | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Archaeology and Museology | ✓ | ✓ |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies | ✓ | ✓ |
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Foreign languages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Arts | ✓ | ✓ |
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Academy of Opera | ✓ |
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Chinese Second Language |
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School of Social Sciences
| International Studies | ✓ | ✓ |
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Law | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Information Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Sociology | ✓ | ✓ |
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Graduate Education |
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Government | ✓ | ✓ |
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Marxism | ✓ | ✓ |
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Journalism and Communication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Physical Education | ✓ | ✓ |
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School of Economics & Management
| Economics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Guanghua School of Management | ✓ | ✓ |
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Institute of Population Research |
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Economic Research |
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National School of Development | ✓ |
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School of Health Science Center | Health Science Center | ✓ |
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School of Interdisciplinary
| Interdisciplinary | ✓ |
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Institute of Molecular Medicine |
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College Of Engineering | Engineering Science | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fees
Fees | Program | Amount | Occurrence |
Tuition | Undergraduate Program | CNY 26,000 – 45,000 | Per year |
Masters Program | CNY 99,000 | Per year | |
PhD program | CNY 99,000 | Per year | |
Accommodation | Single Room | CNY 3200 | Per Month |
Double Room | CNY 2500 | Per Month | |
Quad Room | CNY 2000 | Per Month | |
All the rooms are furnished and include individual bathroom, water heater, air-conditioner, internet access and optional paid central heating. Public kitchen and laundry facilities are in the dormitory buildings. | |||
Comprehensive Medical Insurance 保险费 | CNY 800 | Per year | |
Residence Permit | CNY 400 | Per year | |
Physical Examination | CNY 500 | Only First Year | |
Scholarships
Scholarship Name | Chinese Govt. Scholarship (CSC) | ||
Program | Amount | Occurrence | |
Undergraduate | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 2,500 per month | Per Academic Year | |
Master Programs | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,000 per month | Per Academic Year | |
PhD Programs | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,500 per month | Per Academic Year | |
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Scholarship Name | Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) | ||
Program | Amount | Occurrence | |
Undergraduate | Tuition, Accommodation, Medical insurance Full scholarship covers. Yearly Stipend CNY 22,000 – 28,000. | Per Academic Year | |
Master Program | Tuition, Accommodation, Medical insurance Full scholarship covers. Yearly Stipend CNY 29,000 – 33,000. | Per Academic Year | |
PhD Program | Tuition, Accommodation, Medical insurance Full scholarship covers. Yearly Stipend CNY 32,000 – 40,000. | Per Academic Year | |
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Scholarship Name | Jingding Shijia Full Scholarship | ||
Program | Amount | Occurrence | |
Undergraduate | Freshman annually Scholarship CNY 60,000 | Per Academic Year | |
Master Program | Freshman annually Scholarship CNY 60,000 | Per Academic Year | |
PhD Program | Freshman annually Scholarship CNY 60,000 | Per Academic Year | |
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Scholarship Name | PHBS Scholarships | ||
Program | Amount | Occurrence | |
Master Program | Tuition Fees Fully or partially covered based on the scholarship type. Amount CNY 60,000. | Per Academic Year | |
PhD Program | Tuition Fees Fully or partially covered based on the scholarship type. Amount CNY 60,000. | Per Academic Year | |
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Scholarship Name | Peking University Scholarship | ||
Program | Amount | Occurrence | |
Undergraduate | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 25,000 | Per Academic Year | |
Master Program | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 30,000 | Per Academic Year | |
PhD Program | Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 35,000 | Per Academic Year | |
Application Requirements:
- Citizens of a country other than the People’s Republic of China complying with the relevant regulations set by Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC;
- Applicants for Bachelor’s programs should be Senior School Certificate holders and under the age of 25;
- Applicants for Master’s programs should be Bachelor’s degree holders and under the age of 35;
- Applicants for PhD programs should be Master’s degree holders and under the age of 40;
- In good health, both mentally and physically.
Application Materials
All application documents in languages other than English or Chinese must be notarized in English or Chinese. All documents shall be submitted online:
- Passport home page;
- Official degree certificate;
- Official transcripts;
- A study plan of at least 1,500 words;
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Language proficiency certificates:
- TOEFL≥80, IELTS≥ 6.0 or Duolingo English Test ≥ 90;
- No certificates when the applicant’s first language is English or their previous degree is from universities in English speaking countries;
- A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (usually issued within 6 months before the application submission date);
- Non-criminal record report (usually issued within six months before the application submission date);
- Bank Statement (at least CNY 30,000 or equivalent foreign currency);
- Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).
HOW TO APPLY
Begin Your Application
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Secure Your Visa
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