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Posted on March 5, 2026

Institution:

Peking University

City:

Beijing

Language of Instruction:

Chinese & English

Terms Dates:
  • Fall: Late August - Early-January
    Winter/ Spring: Mid-February - Late June

Overview:
  • Peking University is among the top 50 world universities.
    Peking University is located in Beijing City, the capital and the political and cultural center of China.
  • Peking University enjoys an excellent academic reputation, attracting top scholars and students from China and all over the world.
  • The University continues to expand its collaborative research by developing a global network of partnerships with over 260 world-renowned institutions in more than 50 countries and regions.

Eligibility:

  • At least finish the first year of the current study program before the time of exchange; 
    Remain registered at home university during the exchange period;
    Students in the graduate year at home university are NOT recommended to apply;
    Applicants must be NON-CHINESE citizens with a valid ordinary passport, above the age of 18, and under the age of 45. 

Program Information:

  • The compulsory workload for one semester (16 weeks): **** Subject to Change****
    • For students mainly taking Chinese language training courses: minimal 18 class hours/week( 2-5 courses).
    • For students giving up Chinese language learning and only taking undergraduate/graduate courses: 6-20 credits (2-10 courses) in total, normally: 1 credit = 1 class hour of attendance, 1-course demands 2, 3, or 4 class hours per week, in total 32, 48, or 64 hours per semester.
  • Courses are NOT available in these faculties/programs:
    • Health Science Center 
    • School of Software and Microelectronics 
    • Faculty with special pre-requisites  
    • Tailor-made programs 
    • Double-degree courses 
    • Shenzhen Graduate School (case-by-case discussion is needed) 
    • English-taught graduate courses of special Master programs (MBA, Master in International Relations, Master in Public Policy, LLM in Chinese Law, Yenching Academy, etc.) 
    • Chinese-taught Master-level courses are only available with the faculty’s permit.
    • Course Guide

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