PEKING UNIVERSITY – PKU

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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.

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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	Mathematical Sciences	✓	✓
	Physics	✓	✓	✓
	Chemistry and Molecular Engineering	✓	✓
	Life Sciences	✓	✓
	Urban and Environmental Sciences	✓	✓
	Earth and Space Sciences	✓	✓	✓
	Psychological and Cognitive Sciences	✓	✓
School of Information and Engineering Sciences	Electronics Engineering and Computer Sciences	✓	✓
	Control Science & Engineering	✓	✓
	Environmental Sciences Engineering	✓	✓	✓
School of Humanities	Chinese Language and Literature	✓	✓	✓
	History	✓	✓	✓
	Archaeology and Museology	✓	✓
	Philosophy and Religious Studies	✓	✓
	Foreign languages	✓	✓	✓
	Arts	✓	✓
	Academy of Opera	✓
	Chinese Second Language		✓
School of Social Sciences	International Studies	✓	✓
	Law	✓	✓	✓
	Information Management	✓	✓	✓
	Sociology	✓	✓
	Graduate Education		✓
	Government	✓	✓
	Marxism	✓	✓
	Journalism and Communication	✓	✓	✓
	Physical Education	✓	✓
School of Economics & Management	Economics	✓	✓	✓
	Guanghua School of Management	✓	✓
	Institute of Population Research		✓
	Economic Research		✓
	National School of Development	✓
School of Health Science Center	Health Science Center	✓		✓
School of Interdisciplinary	Interdisciplinary	✓		✓
School of Interdisciplinary	Institute of Molecular Medicine		✓	✓
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).

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