ChinaQS #14BeijingPublic UniversityTaught in English, ChineseFully FundedTuition from CN¥26,000 per yearPeking University
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Peking University, one of China's oldest and highest-ranked universities, offers international students scholarships such as the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), the Beijing Government Scholarship and university awards at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Full scholarships usually cover tuition, accommodation, insurance and a monthly stipend, while partial ones cover some of these items. Details are on the international students office scholarships page.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Undergraduate tuition for international students: RMB 26,000/year for humanities and RMB 30,000/year for sciences.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Yenching Academy of Peking University Fellowship – Master's in China Studies 2027
MasterFully Funded14 majorsNovember 30, 2026
Life and living
Beijing · China
Life and living
Beijing · China
Living in Beijing
China’s capital and political and cultural centre, home to Peking and Tsinghua universities, among Asia’s best.
Student housing
International student housing at Peking University costs RMB 180–220 per person per day depending on the room.
Transport for students
Metro fares depend on distance and there is no uniform discount for international students; student discounts vary by city — ask at a station with your student card.
Top landmarks
Forbidden City
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Great Wall (nearby)
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Temple of Heaven
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Summer Palace
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Beijing Municipal Bureau of StatisticsPeking University – AccommodationShanghai government – Student discounts
Studying and living in China
Costs and living
The full Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) includes: • Full tuition waiver. • Free university housing or a housing allowance. • A monthly stipend: RMB 2,500 for bachelor’s, 3,000 for master’s and 3,500 for doctorate. • Comprehensive health insurance (RMB 800 a year). Self-funded study (annual bachelor’s tuition from official websites): • Shandong: RMB 18,000–29,000; Zhejiang: 19,800–29,800; Harbin Institute of Technology: 20,000–26,000; Shanghai Jiao Tong: 24,800; Fudan: 23,000–42,000; Peking: 26,000–30,000; Tsinghua: 26,000–40,000; Sun Yat-sen: 26,000–48,000 (medicine is usually the highest). • University housing costs roughly RMB 800–1,600 a month depending on the city and room type; mandatory insurance is RMB 800 a year, the medical check about RMB 500 and the residence permit RMB 400–800.
Working while studying
China’s Ministry of Education rules allow international students to take part-time work or internships on or off campus, subject to: • University approval, followed by a “work-study” annotation on the residence permit from the exit-entry office. • At least one year of study at the university, and a residence permit valid for more than 6 months. • A maximum of 8 hours a week and 40 hours a month during term, and 16 hours a week and 80 hours a month during holidays. • Work only within the same city. Working without this approval is a violation that can lead to deportation.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in ChinaFaculties and programmes
31 faculties · 65 programmes
Faculties and programmes
31 faculties · 65 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
School of Mathematical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Mathematics
- Statistics
School of Physics
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Astronomy
- Physics
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Chemistry
School of Life Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Biology
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School of Earth and Space Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Geology
College of Urban and Environmental Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Geography
College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Environmental Science· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Psychology
School of Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Artificial IntelligenceZH
- Computer Science· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Software EngineeringZH
School of Electronics
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Electrical Engineering
College of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Aerospace EngineeringZH
- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Mechanical EngineeringZH
School of Materials Science and Engineering
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Materials Science & Engineering
Department of Chinese Language and Literature
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Languages and Literature
Department of History
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- History
School of Archaeology and Museology
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Archaeology
Department of Philosophy
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Philosophy
- Theology & Religious Studies
School of Foreign Languages
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Languages and Literature· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- TranslationZH
School of International Studies
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- International Relations· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Political Science· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
School of Government
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Political Science· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
Law School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Corporate Law· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Criminal Law· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- International Law· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
Guanghua School of Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Accounting· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Business Management· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Finance· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
- Marketing· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
School of Economics
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Economics
- International Business
National School of Development
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Economics· Bachelor:ZH· Master, PhD:ZHEN
Institute of Population Research
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Sociology
Department of Sociology
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Anthropology
- Social Work
- Sociology
School of Journalism and Communication
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Digital Media
- Journalism
- Public Relations
Graduate School of Education
MasterPhDZHChinese- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Psychology
Peking University Health Science Center
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Dentistry
- General Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
Yenching Academy
MasterENEnglish- Economics
- History
- International Relations
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Sociology
School of New Media
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Digital Media
Shenzhen Graduate School
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition, Accommodation, Monthly Stipend, Round-Trip Airfare, Field Study.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is November 30, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online application form, Personal statement, Statement of research interest, Curriculum vitae, Official transcripts and diploma, Two recommendation letters.
Apply directly on the official website: https://english.pku.edu.cn. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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