Peking University Scholarships (PKUS) Scholarships for International Students in China

The
Peking University Scholarships (PKUS) are available for outstanding
international students to study a B.A., M.A. and PhD degree for the academic
year 2017-2018.

Founded
in 1898, Peking University (PKU) is the first national university in Chinese
modern history. The Peking University now consists of five faculties:
Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Medicine, and Information and
Engineering.

Undergraduates,
Master and Doctoral candidates are not required to take the Chinese language
proficiency exam.

Course
Level:
Scholarships are available to study a B.A., M.A. and PhD degrees at Peking
University. (Expect Professional Master Degree Programs; Joint Degree Programs
and English-Instructed Programs)

Study
Subject:
Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship
Award:

1.
Full scholarship

Covers
tuition fees;
Living
allowance (including accommodation subsidy)?
Undergraduate: 2000 CNY/per month?
Master: 2500 CNY/per month
PhD: 3000 CNY/per month
Medical insurance: 600 CNY/per year

Partial
scholarship: Covers tuition

Scholarship
can be taken in the
China

Eligibility: Applicants must have
already submitted a degree program application (B.A., M.A., or PhD) to Peking
University for 2017.

Nationality: International
students can apply for these scholarships.

College
Admission Requirement

Entrance
Requirement: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with good health,
valid passport, above the age of 18, and should abide by Chinese law and the
regulations of Peking University. They should also respect Chinese social
customs.

Undergraduate
program:
Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4 to 6 years and
fulfill the designated number of credits. Successful graduates will receive a
graduation certificate along with a bachelor’s degree, according to the
regulation of the Degree Committee.

Master’s
Program:
Students are required to complete the curriculum within 2-3 years, fulfil the
designated number of credits, complete a master’s thesis and defend it in front
of a panel of experts. Successful graduates will receive a graduation
certificate along with the Master’s degree, according to the regulation of the
Degree Committee. The application period is usually in the autumn semester of
every year, while the faculty test takes place during the spring semester of
the following year (to be notified by respective faculties).

Doctorate
Program:
Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4-6 years (under normal
circumstances), fulfil the designated number of credits, conduct research,
complete the doctoral thesis and defend it in front of a panel of experts.
Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate with the doctoral
degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.

English
Language Requirement: Undergraduates, Master and Doctoral candidates are not
required to take the Chinese language proficiency exam.

How
to Apply: Applicants
must apply online and submit in person or express following materials before
the deadline:

“Scholarship
Application Form” with signature and one photograph on it?
“Application
Form for Chinese Government Scholarship” (in Chinese or English,
original).
A
copy of the applicant’s highest academic degree. If the degree is not in
Chinese or English, it must be translated to English. (Students that have
yet to graduate can provide proof of their expected graduation date.)
One
photocopy of your valid passport (must be a valid ordinary passport)