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Peking University

Beijing, China english.pku.edu.cn(opens in a new tab)Founded 1898

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Overview

China's oldest modern university, strong in sciences, economics, international relations and the humanities; home to Yenching Academy.

Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Language of instruction
Chinese (most Bachelor's), English (some programmes)
Ranking
#13 in QS World University Rankings 2027

QS 2027 indicator scores

Overall 92.6/100
  • Academic reputation99.9
  • Employer reputation99.8
  • Employment outcomes95
  • Faculty–student ratio96.3
  • International students40
  • Citations per faculty99.2
  • Sustainability68.4

Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.

VerifiedSource: QS World University Rankings 2027(opens in a new tab)· Last verified November 2026

Admissions

Selectivity
Extremely selective
A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
How to apply
Directly through the university

Requirements

English proficiency

Minimum not captured

Check the official English requirement for your programme.

Standardized testing

Varies — check policy

Confirm testing requirements for your curriculum on the official site.

Deadlines

Application

Varies by programme — confirm on the official admissions site

These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.

Tuition

Annual tuition (international)

Est. RMB 26,000–40,000 per year

Indicative — confirmSource: PKU — official site(opens in a new tab)

Scholarships & financial aid

Government / grant places

Chinese Government Scholarship and university scholarships.

Indicative — confirmSource: PKU — official site(opens in a new tab)

Related external scholarships

Scholarship

Schwarzman Scholars

Schwarzman Scholars / Tsinghua University

Fully fundedIn person
Location
Beijing, China
Deadline
Typically in September

Programs

  • Economics
  • International Relations
  • Chinese Language & Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Yenching Academy (China Studies MA)

Fields: Economics · Politics & International Relations · Natural Sciences · Humanities · Mathematics · Computer Science

International students

International applicants should check programme-specific requirements on the official admissions pages.

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