Peking University Scholarship for New International Students: includes a full or partial tuition waiver, monthly living expenses, and medical insurance. New international students may apply for these following scholarships.
Application Deadline:
- 25 December 2026 (Application window runs from October 26, 2026 to December 25, 2026, Beijing time)
- Supporting Document Delivery Deadline: 31 May 2027 (For pre-admitted candidates submitting hard copies)
Tell Me About The Program:
Peking University (PKU) offers comprehensive graduate degree programs (Master’s and Ph.D.) for international students across its main campuses in Beijing (Yanyuan, New Yanyuan, Daxing) and Shenzhen. Admitting students through an “Application + Examination” mechanism, PKU aims to educate innovative global scholars across diverse disciplines spanning humanistic, natural, formal, social, and medical sciences, featuring both Chinese-taught and English-taught study tracks.
Which Fields are Eligible:
All primary academic fields offered at Peking University, including:
- Social Sciences & Management: Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration (MBA/MiM), International Affairs, Law (LLM in Chinese Law), Economics, Finance, Accounting.
- STEM & Medicine: Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Environmental Policy/Engineering, Information Science, Natural Sciences.
- Humanities & Interdisciplinary: China Studies, History and Theory of Art, Journalism & New Media.
Type:
Full-Time & Part-Time Graduate Degree Fellowships (Master’s & Ph.D. Level)
Who can Apply:
- Citizenship: Must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid ordinary passport. (Former citizens of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan must present proof of foreign nationality acquired before April 30, 2021, and formal renunciation/cancellation of Chinese citizenship).
- Academic Qualifications:
- Master’s Applicants: Must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
- Ph.D. Applicants: Must hold a recognized Master’s degree or higher (applicants holding exceptionally strong Bachelor’s degrees may apply directly to Ph.D. programs in science and engineering disciplines).
- Language Proficiency:
- Chinese-Taught Tracks: HSK 6 (overall score >200/210 with composition >65) or HSK Levels 7–9.
- English-Taught Tracks: Native English proficiency, or valid test scores (TOEFL iBT 100+, GRE 315+, or equivalent evidence).
- Conduct & Health: Physically and psychologically fit, with no criminal record and strong academic standing.
How are Applicants Selected:
Applications are evaluated in two stages:
- Initial Qualification Review: Conducted by the International Student Division and followed by academic dossier evaluation by specialized faculty panels.
- Second Examination Round (Jan – Mar 2027): Comprehensive assessment evaluating research capacity, language proficiency, innovation, and overall potential (interview/written test organized by respective schools/departments).
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to non-Chinese international students worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Peking University Campuses in China:
- Yanyuan Campus (Haidian District, Beijing)
- New Yanyuan Campus (Changping District, Beijing)
- School of Software and Microelectronics (Daxing District, Beijing)
- Shenzhen Graduate School (Shenzhen, Guangdong)
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Competitive international cohort across all PKU graduate faculties.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
Admitted students can apply for major fully funded and partial funding schemes:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B): Full or partial tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, monthly living stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance.
- Beijing Government Scholarship: Type A (Tuition, housing, monthly stipend, insurance), Type B (Tuition, housing, insurance), or Type C (Tuition and insurance).
- Peking University New International Student Scholarship: Full or partial tuition waiver, monthly living allowance, and medical insurance.
How Long Will it Last:
- Master’s Programs: 2 to 3 years.
- Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programs: 4 to 5 years (standard 5 years for direct entry from a Bachelor’s degree).
How to Apply:
- Review the 2027 PKU Graduate Major Catalogue and check language requirements.
- Complete the online application on the PKU International Student Service System.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of 800 RMB per program (up to two programs per applicant).
- Upload all required documents before December 25, 2026:
- Color scans of authenticated degree diplomas and official transcripts
- Personal statement & research proposal (1,500 words for Master’s / 3,000 words for Ph.D.)
- Resume & signed Application Commitment Letter
- Two recommendation letters from professors/associate professors
- Official HSK or English test score reports (TOEFL/GRE)
- Valid passport scan (page valid 3+ months past entry)
- Pre-admitted candidates mail physical application packs to PKU by 31 May 2027.
