University Overview

Founded in 1898, Peking University has more than 127 years of academic excellence.Located in Beijing, one of the world's major centers for culture, politics, and innovation.

QS/Subject Ranking

QS 2026 World No.14

Intakes

September

Degree Programs

UndergraduateBroad disciplines across liberal arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, management, and arts. Most programs are Chinese-taught, with selected English-taught options.

Master’s Degree (2–3 years)Programs available in sciences, engineering, law, economics, management, arts, and humanities. Offered in Chinese and English.

Doctoral Degree (4–5 years)Advanced research programs across various academic fields, with several English-taught options.

Available Majors

• Chinese-taught:

  • Chinese Language & Literature

  • History

  • Philosophy

  • Law

  • Journalism & Communication

  • Art History / Archaeology

• English-taught:

  • Economics; International Economics & Trade

  • International Relations / International Politics

  • Some STEM fields (Information, Environment, Life Sciences)

• Tuition Fees:​ 

  • Foundation: 27,000 RMB/semester

  • Undergraduate: 26,000 - 30,000 RMB/year

  • Management Fee: 10,000 RMB

  • Application Fee (Non-refundable): 800 RMB

Chinese Language Program

• Autumn semester (Usually Sep–Jan): 

  • Application: Jan 1 – Apr 30

  • Intake: September.

• Spring semester (Usually Feb–Jun): 

  • Application: Nov 1 – Nov 30

  • Intake: February

• Chinese Language Program Fees

  • Application fee: 400 RMB/person

  • Chinese language courses: 18,000 RMB/semester; 

  • Textbooks: 150–300 RMB/semester

Application Materials

1. Passport;

2. Academic certificates;

3. Transcripts;

4. Language certificates;

5. Recommendation letters;

6. Medical form;

7. Non-criminal record

Language/Admission Requirements

• Chinese-taught: HSK6 ≥180

• English-taught: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 100 / GRE 315

Accommodation

• Foundation: 4-person room 80 RMB/day; 

• Undergraduate :

  • Single: 150 RMB/day

  • Twin: 120 RMB/day

  • Triple: 110 RMB/day

  • Quad:  80 RMB/day

Meals

approx. 15,000 RMB/year

Scholarship

• Chinese Government Scholarship; 

• Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship; 

• Peking University Scholarship

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Currency Exchange Rate

1 RMB = 4.6 THB (as of 5 Mar 2026)

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