Beijing · North China
北京大学
Peking University
Founded in 1898, China's first modern national university, with top-ranked programs across the sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Key facts
- Location
- Beijing · North China
- Recognition
- Project 985, Project 211, Double First-Class
- Teaching languages
- Chinese, English (some programs)
- Intakes
- Spring (February/March), Fall (September)
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Accepts CSC scholarship students
- Estimated cost
- Higher cost (est. > ¥35k/yr)
Tuition and deadlines
Application windows
26 Oct 2026 – 25 Dec 2026
Master's and PhD (main campus), 2027 entry — English-taught master's programs set their own deadlines
Checked 24 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages and brochures (sources at right). Fees and dates can change each year; confirm on the official site before you apply.
Known for
Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Humanities · Economics & Finance · Medicine
Scholarships you can apply for
All scholarships →Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China's flagship full scholarship for international students. It waives tuition, provides on-campus housing and a monthly stipend, and includes comprehensive medical insurance.
Provincial & Municipal Government Scholarships
Many provinces and cities fund international students at their local universities. Awards range from partial tuition waivers to full packages with a living allowance.
University Scholarships
Most universities that admit international students run their own scholarships, from first-year tuition waivers to merit awards for continuing students with strong grades.
How to apply
- 1Check programs and deadlines on the official website.
- 2Prepare your documents — see the checklist.
- 3Apply for scholarships at the same time; CSC deadlines are often earlier than admission deadlines.
- 4After admission, apply for your student visa.