- Location
- Beijing, China
- Deadline
- Typically in September
Peking University
Beijing, China english.pku.edu.cn(opens in a new tab)Founded 1898
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.
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
Scholarships & financial aid
Government / grant places
Chinese Government Scholarship and university scholarships.
Related external scholarships
- Location
- China
- Deadline
- Typically January to April
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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