Peking University
Peking University overview
Peking University ('University of Beijing') is a research-focused public university founded in 1898 in Beijing, China's capital today. It began as the 'Imperial University of Peking' and today ranks among the top academic institutions in China and worldwide. Since its founding the university has stood at the very center of China's major intellectual movements. It has produced prominent figures such as Lu Xun, Gu Hongming, and Hu Shih. Its memberships include C9, the Association of Research Universities International, and APRU.
It also belongs to the Alliance of Asian Liberal Arts Universities (AALAU) and the Association of East Asian Research Universities. The university provides higher education to more than 46,000 students.
About Peking University
Peking University ('University of Beijing') is a research-focused public university founded in 1898 in Beijing, China's capital today. It began as the 'Imperial University of Peking' and today ranks among the top academic institutions in China and worldwide. Since its founding the university has stood at the very center of China's major intellectual movements. It has produced prominent figures such as Lu Xun, Gu Hongming, and Hu Shih. Its memberships include C9, the Association of Research Universities International, and APRU.
It also belongs to the Alliance of Asian Liberal Arts Universities (AALAU) and the Association of East Asian Research Universities. The university provides higher education to more than 46,000 students.
Peking University faculties and programs
Environmental Management
International Affairs
International Relations
Chinese Law
Computer Science
Public Administration
New Media
MBA
Peking University scholarships and financial aid
Peking University offers a range of scholarships to prospective international students. Keep in mind that these programs have limited funding and quotas. Awards are based on financial need and academic merit, and admission standards are highly competitive. If you want to look at the scholarship programs, you can use the link below.
Peking University Exam Requirements
Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.
How to get into Peking University
Peking University runs preparatory programs that build your Chinese language skills before you begin your undergraduate studies.
To apply to an undergraduate program at Peking University, you must also meet the requirements listed below.
- Completion of 12 years of primary and secondary education, and being at least 18 years of age
- A high grade point average
- Having taken the OSYM university entrance exams in Turkey (TYT/AYT) and been admitted to a university with a four-year bachelor's degree program
or - SAT/ACT exam score
or - Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores
or - International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
or - GCE A-Level diploma
- An English proficiency certificate for programs taught in English
- An English proficiency certificate from a recognized exam such as TOEFL or IELTS
- A Chinese proficiency certificate for programs taught in Chinese
- A Chinese proficiency certificate from an internationally recognized exam such as HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi)
- Official transcripts showing the courses you took and the grades you earned throughout high school
To apply to a graduate program at Peking University, you must meet the requirements listed below.
- A 4-year bachelor's degree diploma
- A high grade point average
- An English proficiency certificate for programs taught in English
- An English proficiency certificate from a recognized exam such as TOEFL or IELTS
- A Chinese proficiency certificate for programs taught in Chinese
- A Chinese proficiency certificate from an internationally recognized exam such as HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi)
- Official transcripts showing the courses you took and the grades you earned throughout your undergraduate education
- GRE/GMAT exam scores may be required, in line with the admission requirements of the program you apply to
Application Deadlines
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Take a closer look at Peking University
Peking University first stood in central Beijing, northeast of the Forbidden City. It moved to its current campus in 1952 and now sits in Haidian, in the northwest of the capital. The campus occupies the former grounds of Qing Dynasty imperial gardens and keeps its historic character. You will see homes, gardens, pagodas, and several significant historical buildings in the traditional Chinese architectural style. Beyond the main campus, the Peking University Health Sciences Center on Xueyuan Road is home to some of the country's most distinguished colleges.
It offers a strong setting for faculty, researchers, and students. The main campus holds the School of Sciences, the School of Humanities, and the School of Social Sciences. The School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Economics and Management are there as well. The Shenzhen Graduate School, which hosts graduate-level academic programs, sits at the Shenzhen Campus, which opened in 2001.
The campus lies just 30 minutes from central Beijing and covers 274 hectares, large enough to count as a small city. On it you will find restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, parks, a university sports complex, and a university library. There are also post offices, a hospital, green spaces, and lakes. Beyond campus, Peking University is closely tied to the social and cultural life of the capital. The Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Lama Temple, the Temple of Heaven, Jingshan Park, and Beihai Park are among the must-see attractions.
A large number of student organizations and clubs are also active within the university.
- Tsung-Dao Lee
- Yang Zhenning
- Tu Youyou
- David Hawkes
- Andrew Lau
- Ji Xianlin
- Bo Xilai
- Li Ning
- Hou Yifan
- Harold Acton
Peking University Location
Pekin, China
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