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Peking University

Beijing, China

Peking University (PKU), founded in 1898 and located in Beijing, is China’s most prestigious comprehensive research university, renowned for its excellence in humanities, STEM, and social sciences. Consistently ranked among the top universities globally, PKU boasts a rich history of academic leadership including Nobel laureates like Tu Youyou.
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Tuition Fees, Cost of Living & Accommodation at Peking University

Cost Of Living at Peking University

Cost Of Living

¥ 30000
Undergraduate Fees International Students at Peking University

Undergraduate Fees International Students

¥ 38000
Post Graduate Fees International Students at Peking University

Post Graduate Fees International Students

¥ 43380

Peking University Departments

  • School of Mathematical Sciences
  • College of Chemistry
  • Guanghua School of Management
  • School of Electronics Engineering
  • Yuanpei College
  • School of Archaeology & Museology
  • Institute of Computer Science
  • National School of Development
  • School of Transnational Law
  • Department of Philosophy

Distinguished Alumni of Peking University

Tu Youyou

Awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of artemisinin, a treatment that has saved mill... View More

Robin Li (Li Yanhong)

Co-founder and CEO of Baidu, the Chinese internet search and artificial intelligence company. Peking University official... View More

Zhong Nanshan

Recognised for his work on SARS and COVID-19. He received the Medal of the Republic in 2020. He studied at Beijing Medic... View More

Yu Min

Played a major role in the development of China's hydrogen bomb and received the Medal of the Republic for his contribut... View More

Fan Jinshi

Known for her long-standing work protecting and preserving the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. She received the national honora... View More

Wang Xuan

Pioneered Chinese-language laser typesetting technology, helping transform China's printing and electronic publishing in... View More

Zou Bihua

Served as a senior judge at the Shanghai High People's Court and advocated judicial reform and more accessible legal ser... View More

Li Ge

Co-founded WuXi AppTec with Zhao Ning. The company has collaborated with Peking University in supporting education and s... View More

Step-by-Step Guide to Admission Requirements at Peking University

The below information is required while
completing the university application :

a) Online Application

b) Bachelor degree (or higher) earned from a regionally accredited U.S. institution

c) Resume

d) Scores from either the GRE or the GMAT exam

e) TOEFL 92 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 20/30 in speaking and listening or IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the subtests

f)  Minimum 3 years full-time work experience

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.

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Peking University Corporate Partnership

Corporate partners of Peking University
  • PKU advises on national education and tech policies, with faculty serving on key committees. "Public Service Fellowships" for graduates entering civil service.

Explore Programs & Courses at Peking University

Program name
Tuition Fees
Deadlines
BS Mathematical Sciences 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
¥30000
(Annual Cost)
11th Dec
BS Physics 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
¥30000
(Annual Cost)
11th Dec
BS Chemisty 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
¥30000
(Annual Cost)
11th Dec
BS Material Chemistry 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
¥30000
(Annual Cost)
11th Dec
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University Ranking of Peking University

Times Higher Education
13
QS
14
Shanghai
24
US News
25

Region: Emerging Economies

US News
2
Times Higher Education
2
US News
5
QS
1
Times Higher Education
2
QS
2
Times Higher Education
2
QS World University Rankings
US News
Times Higher Education
Shanghai Ranking
Psychology
35
108
18
151-200
Economics
28
36
20
33
Geography
9
9
-
12
Physics
20
18
-
24
View All Rankings

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