
From its campus in Beijing, Peking University has cultivated a reputation for producing graduates who excel in both domestic and international career markets.
Founded in 1898 and home to 4,200+ international students, Peking University is known for: China's first national comprehensive university.
Offering 129 programs in fields such as Arts & Languages, Business & Management, Engineering & Technology, Peking University equips students with both knowledge and real-world skills. Its 985 / Double First-Class (C9 League) standing places it among the most competitive universities in China. Generous scholarship programs further support international enrollment.
Peking University actively recruits international talent, offering Chinese and English-medium programs with annual fees between $4,028 and $22,222 USD. Financial aid through CSC, provincial, and institutional scholarships can substantially offset costs. Beijing's growing international community ensures newcomers find both professional networks and social connections.
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Peking University currently has 129 listed programs. The largest degree groups include Master's (96), PhD (28), Non-degree (4). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsPeking University is located in Beijing · North China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥29,000 to ¥162,000 per year. Budget should also include housing, insurance, visa steps, and city living costs.
City guideScholarship availability is marked, but award type, quota, and window must be confirmed by intake year.
Scholarship guideAnnual tuition at Peking University ranges from ¥29,000 to ¥160,000 RMB ($4,028–$22,222 USD). Living costs in Beijing typically range from ¥3,000–¥6,000/month for accommodation and ¥2,000–¥4,000/month for food and daily expenses, depending on lifestyle.
Peking University supports international students through multiple scholarship channels:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Full coverage including tuition, accommodation, living stipend, and insurance.
- University Scholarships: Partial or full tuition waivers based on academic merit.
- Provincial Government Scholarships: Available in 北京 for eligible students.
- HanQiao Scholarship Matching: Our platform helps identify scholarships you qualify for and guides your application.
High school diploma with strong academic record (top 20% recommended), transcripts, language certificate (HSK 5+ for Chinese-taught or IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 85+ for English-taught), passport copy, physical exam report. Competition is high — early application is advised.
Bachelor's degree with strong GPA (3.0/4.0+ preferred), transcripts, two academic recommendation letters, detailed study/research plan, language certificate, passport copy, physical exam report. Research experience or publications strengthen your application.
Master's degree with excellent academic record, transcripts, two recommendation letters from professors in your field, comprehensive research proposal, published papers (strongly preferred), language certificate, passport copy. Prior contact with a potential supervisor is highly recommended.
Application deadlines vary by program. Most fall programs accept applications from December through June. Scholarship deadlines are typically earlier (January–March for CSC). Check HanQiao's program explorer for specific dates.