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Peking University (PKU): Ranking, Tuitions, Programs & Admission Details of 2027

📍 Beijing, China 📅 Established 1898 🎓 48,600 Students 🌍 5.1% International
#13QS World Ranking
#Not Yet Published inRegional Ranking
#01Country Ranking
600+Total Programs
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University Admission Fall Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2027
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1. Overview of Peking University

Peking University (PKU) was founded in 1898 as the Imperial University of Peking. It is China’s first national and integrated university. In 1912, its name was changed to Peking University. Currently, the university conducts education and research on various topics including Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Economics and Management and Health Sciences.

Currently, PKU has over 48,600 students. Of these, about 2,500 international students. Over 12,600 teachers and staff worked at the university. The PKU has 6 main faculty, 55 school and department, 60 research entity and 10 affiliated Hospital. At the graduate level PKU currently operates 137 undergraduate Major under 11 subjects and 51 major subjects.

The university also has opportunities for Graduate and Doctoral Program as well as international students, visiting students, Chinese Language and Short-term Study Program.

2. World Ranking of Peking University

QS World Ranking13(Internationally) in 2027
Regional Ranking Not Yet Published in Asia
Country Ranking01(China) in 2027

3. Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs137
Graduate Programs300
Research / Doctoral Programs200
Classics & Ancient History
Archaeology
Chemistry
Economics & Econometrics
Education & Training
Earth & Marine Sciences
Development Studies
English Language & Literature
Computer Science & Information Systems
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Physics & Astronomy
Communication & Media Studies
Accounting & Finance
Politics
Biological Sciences

4. Admission Requirements

  • Undergraduate: High School Diploma or equivalent educational qualifications.
  • Graduate: Bachelor’s Degree for Master’s Degree and Master’s Degree for PhD.
  • Academic Transcripts: Official academic transcript must be submitted.
  • Language skills: English language skills are required for the Chinese-taught program for HSK and English-taught program.
  • Personal Statement: You must submit.
  • Recommendation Letters: Graduate applicants need 2 Recommendation Letters.

5. Tuition Fees & Monthly Living Costs

Tuition Fees
UndergraduateRMB 26,000–30,000 per year
Master’sRMB 29,000–33,000 per year
DoctorateRMB 32,000–40,000 per year
Living Costs
AccommodationApproximately RMB 35,000 per year
FoodApproximately RMB 15,000 per year
MiscellaneousApproximately RMB 5,000 per year

6. Admission Deadline for 2027 Entry

Application Deadline (2027 Entry): Not yet announced

7. Notable Alumni

MZ
Mao Zedong
Philosophy; Former Chinese political leader.
LX
Lu Xun
Chinese Literature; Renowned Chinese writer and thinker.
HS
Hu Shi
Philosophy; Chinese scholar, philosopher and writer.
LQ
Liang Qichao
History; Chinese scholar and reformer.
QS
Qian Sanqiang
Physics; Chinese nuclear physicist.
TY
Tu Youyou
Medicine; Nobel Prize-winning pharmaceutical scientist.

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