Founded in 1898, Peking University (PKU) is the first national university in Chinese modern history, with a high reputation in and outside China , owing to the abundant teaching resources and outstanding research level. Peking University now consists of 31 colleges and 14 departments, offering 101 undergraduate programs, 224 postgraduate programs, and 202 doctoral programs.
In 2004, there were over 4000 international students from about 80 countries, including 1825 long-term students and approximately 2,600 short-term students. Among them, there were 1,292 Degree-Seeking students, including those seeking undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree.
Peking University is making great efforts to create more opportunities for international students from all over the world, the details of which can be found on our website. We warmly welcome all of you to come to study at our beautiful campus!
Peking University Academic Excellence Scholarships
Student Candidates:
Third year undergraduates, masters, and doctoral exchange students
With the recommendation of the student? department, a panel from the Division for International Students office, the Dean? Office, and the Office of Graduate Studies will choose among the candidates and report to the president of the university for final approval.
Values of Scholarships:
Doctorate Academic Excellence Scholarship:
1st Prize: 10,000 RMB 5 students
2nd Prize:5,000 RMB 10 students
Masters Academic Excellence Scholarship:
4,000 RMB 15 students
Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship:
3,000 RMB 30 students
(Note: International students who receive scholarships from the Chinese government do not directly receive the scholarship. They will only physically receive a certificate of honor and a souvenir)
Basis Requirements:
1. Candidates must be regular students; they must not be on leave of absence or suspended from the school. 2. Obey all Chinese laws and university rules, register on-time, study hard, and have superior grades. 3. Undergraduates: Starting in their second school year, undergraduates must have passed all required classes with an average GPA of at least 3.0. Undergraduates must have passed all controlled elective classes. 4. Graduate students: Superior grades, great research ability, creative thought are all requisite. Doctoral students who apply for scholarships must have published their thesis and this must have taken place at Peking University and also published in an official publication for your department at Peking University.
Schedule Specifics
Mid-September
Individual departments make recommendations of candidates. A list of candidates should be posted in each department for soliciting of opinions. Mid-October individual departments should report their candidate lists and supplementary information to the Division for International Students office.
Supplementary information includes:
1. International student academic excellence proposal form 2. Transcript (including GPA of required classes for undergraduates) 3. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher of the student? department (not necessary for undergraduates) 4. Published thesis
Mid-October
Panel reviews candidate proposals and makes selections, then presents this list to the office of the president for approval.
Mid-November
Scholarships are officially extended to students.
Application Procedures
1. Request information on admission requirements of exchange programs from the Exchange Program Office of your home university. The Exchange Program contact persons at Peking University are as followings:
Mr. Li Hongquan (for students from Asian and African universities) Tel: +86-10-62751242/43/46/47-219 Fax: +86-10-62751240 Email: leehq@pku.edu.cn
Ms. Zhou Manli (for students from U.S. and Oceania universities) Tel: +86-10-62751242/43/46/47-211 Fax: +86-10-62751240 Email: mlzhou@pku.edu.cn
Miss. Li Yun(for students from European universities) Tel: +86-10-62751242/43/46/47-218 Fax: +86-10-62751240 Email: liyun@pku.edu.cn
Division for Exchange Programs Office of International Relations Nan Ge Building Peking University, 100871 CHINA
2. Fill out all application forms (in Chinese or English) carefully. Send your completed application and all required documents to the Exchange Program Office of your home university, not to Peking University. The Exchange Program Office of your home university will then send your application to Peking University. Admitted students who will be studying at Peking University for more than six months will need to have a physical examination. You should also apply for a student visa to China at your local Chinese Consulate as soon as you have accepted admission offer from Peking University. Finally, you should arrive at Peking University and register at the time designated by your letter of acceptance.