Study period and Academic Schedule
The normal period of study for each program is as follows: 4 years for undergraduate degrees, 3 years (or in some cases, 2 years) for master's degrees, and 4 years for doctoral degrees. Students may, in particular cases, apply for early or delayed graduation. .
Peking University divides every academic year into spring and autumn semesters, with the latter marking the commencement of the academic year. The autumn semester starts in September and ends in January of the following year while the spring semester begins in February and ends in June. There will be a winter and summer vacation every year. The summer vacation usually lasts 2 months and there are various summer vacation courses available for students. The winter vacation lasts 4 weeks and normally coincides with the Chinese New Year. The starting date of every semester differs yearly, depending on the time of the Chinese New Year. Please check the latest academic calendar for details.
The normal period of study for each program is as follows: 4 years for undergraduate degrees, 3 years (or in some cases, 2 years) for master's degrees, and 4 years for doctoral degrees. Students may, in particular cases, apply for early or delayed graduation. .
Peking University divides every academic year into spring and autumn semesters, with the latter marking the commencement of the academic year. The autumn semester starts in September and ends in January of the following year while the spring semester begins in February and ends in June. There will be a winter and summer vacation every year. The summer vacation usually lasts 2 months and there are various summer vacation courses available for students. The winter vacation lasts 4 weeks and normally coincides with the Chinese New Year. The starting date of every semester differs yearly, depending on the time of the Chinese New Year. Please check the latest academic calendar for details.
Programs
International students have the following options of study at Peking University:
(1) Undergraduate or graduate degree-granting programs;
(2) Visiting students program (non-degree granting);
(3) Pre-university program;
(4) Short-term language courses or Chinese studies programs.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with good health, valid passport, above the age of 18, and should abide by Chinese law and the regulations of Peking University. They should also respect Chinese social customs.
Undergraduate program Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4 to 6 years and fulfill the designated number of credits. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with a bachelor's degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.
(1) Undergraduate or graduate degree-granting programs;
(2) Visiting students program (non-degree granting);
(3) Pre-university program;
(4) Short-term language courses or Chinese studies programs.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with good health, valid passport, above the age of 18, and should abide by Chinese law and the regulations of Peking University. They should also respect Chinese social customs.
Undergraduate program Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4 to 6 years and fulfill the designated number of credits. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with a bachelor's degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.
Application Schedule
March 3rd -14th 2016, Please make sure mailed materials arrive before deadline.
March 3rd -14th 2016, Please make sure mailed materials arrive before deadline.
Registration Period
September 2016(specified in the Admission Letter)
September 2016(specified in the Admission Letter)
Entrance examination subjects
Humanities/ Science: ① Chinese language ② Mathematics ③ English
Humanities/ Science: ① Chinese language ② Mathematics ③ English
Admission
Admission will be determined according to the applicants’ results of the entrance examinations and the interview. The written tests result will be sent to applicants’ account which was created on the online application system. The interview list and admission result will be issued at http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn . The " Admission Letter " and the attached documents can be obtained by the end of June.
Admission will be determined according to the applicants’ results of the entrance examinations and the interview. The written tests result will be sent to applicants’ account which was created on the online application system. The interview list and admission result will be issued at http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn . The " Admission Letter " and the attached documents can be obtained by the end of June.
Tuition Fee (per year)
Science Subjects: 30,000RMB Humanities: 26,000RMB
PKU International Students Scholarship
Peking University offers full/partial scholarship for outstanding students. Full scholarship covers tuition fee, 2000RMB/month living allowance and medical insurance of the first year. Partial scholarship covers tuition fee of the first year. Students may apply for the scholarship after the admission announcements are made. For more details, please visit the International Students Division website.
Science Subjects: 30,000RMB Humanities: 26,000RMB
PKU International Students Scholarship
Peking University offers full/partial scholarship for outstanding students. Full scholarship covers tuition fee, 2000RMB/month living allowance and medical insurance of the first year. Partial scholarship covers tuition fee of the first year. Students may apply for the scholarship after the admission announcements are made. For more details, please visit the International Students Division website.
