Peking University (PKU) is the first national university in Chinese modern history and also the oldest major public research university in China with a Double First-Class reputation. Peking University is a member of the elite C9 League of Chinese universities. It was established in 1898 in Beijing. Peking University offers CSC Scholarships for excellent International students.
PKU has 49 colleges and departments, 9 national key laboratories, 124 state key laboratories, 2 national engineering research centers, and 10 affiliated hospitals. also, it has one of the largest university libraries in the world and the biggest university library in Asia, with a collection of nearly 8 million volumes.
This leading university is at the center of major intellectual movements in China. According to Wikipedia, In 2021, PKU ranked 9th globally in Engineering and Technology, 11th in Education, 14th in Physical Science, 17th in Social Science, 21st in Life Science and Business and Economics, 28th in Computer Science.
PKU has the highest number of notable alumni including politicians, scientists, Nobel laureates, economists, doctors, businessmen, entrepreneurs, athletes, etc. among of them Current Premier of China Li Keqiang, Baidu co-founder Robin Li, cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun, chess grandmaster Hou Yifan. for more details click on the official site of Peking University.
Motto: “Ensuring quality and pursuing excellence”
How to apply for CSC Scholarship in Peking?
Application Time:
Application Deadline:
Application Type: Online
Application Fee: 800 RMB or 60 USD
Duration of Study:
Master’s degree: 2～3 years
Doctoral degree: 3～4 years
Scholarships provided by PKU:
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Beijing Government Scholarship
- Peking University Scholarship
- Confucius Institute Scholarship
- Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program
Coverage of the CSC scholarship:
- Tuition waiver
- Free accommodation on campus
- Monthly stipend (master’s students: CNY 3,000 per month; doctoral students: CNY 3,500 per month)
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
Notes: All scholarship recipients are obliged to participate in the annual scholarship review in April and/or May which will confirm their scholarship status in the next academic year.
Applicants Eligibility:
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with valid passports.
- Applicants must be in good health both physically and mentally.
- Great interest on research activity
- Applicants must be well-behaved and be willing to abide by China’s laws and regulations, as well as Peking’s rules.
- Applicants for a Master’s degree must have a Bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age.
- Applicants for a Doctoral degree must have a Master’s degree and be under 40 years of age.
- Applicants may not be in receipt of any other type of scholarship.
Requirement Documents:
- Application form for Chinese Government Scholarship
- Degree certificates of your Highest Diploma (Notarized copy)
- Academic transcripts in undergraduate or graduate period (Notarized copy)
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form
- Personal Statement for Master’s degree applicants, Personal Statement and a brief introduction of research experience or research plan for Doctoral degree applicants.
- Two Academic Recommendation Letters by professors or associate professors (English or Chinese)
- Ordinary Passport information 1st page
- Non-Criminal Record Certificate
- Academic Research Papers (optional)
- Study Plan or Research Proposal (more than 800 words in English or Chinese)
- Curriculum vitae / Resume (optional)
- Acceptance letter from supervisor (optional)
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, HSK-4, etc.)
- Recent Photographs
Download Scholarship related letter/form.
Application Instructions:
Step 1: Register and apply online application at CSC website at: http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ and Download the completed Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship. then Sign and put a recent photo on the application form.
- Program Type: B
- Agency No. : 10001
Step 2: Again Register and apply The online application system at Peking University includes filling in the application form and uploading supporting and required application materials documents. (listed above)
Step 3: Submit your application form
Application Notes & Notification:
- Scholarship students must take an annual evaluation;
- Scholarship students cannot change their major;
- The documents provided by the applicant must be correct and authentic. If the documents do not meet these standards, the scholarship will be cancelled and in admission will be revoked.
- The scholarship application final admission results will be posted on the International Students Division website.
Contact Information:
International Students Division, Office of International Relations
Peking University
Address: Beijing, 100871 P. R. China
Tel: (86-10)-62751230, (86 -10)-62750592
E-mail: study@pku.edu.cn
Website: http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn