The School of Computer Science at Peking University, Beijing, China, seeks for top international students to join the graduate programs and conduct innovative and impactful research in a world-class research environment, and to cultivate world-class talents in computer science.

All students admitted to the Ph.D. program will receive full financial support, including tuition and monthly stipend.

General Information of the Program

1. Major: Computer Science and Technology

For more detailed information on research fields, please refer to the program catalog. 

2. Full-time enrollment, courses are taught in Chinese or English
   1. For students with master’s degree, the typical length for Ph.D. program is 4 years;
   2. For students with bachelor’s degree, but no master’s degree, the typical length for Ph.D. program is 5 years;
   3. The length of the Master’s program is 3 years.
3. For more information about faculty members and their research directions, please refer to the School of Computer Science website: https://cs.pku.edu.cn/internationalization/Advisor.htm
4. All students will live and study at the New Campus (Changping).

Application Prerequisites

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying to Peking University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2020, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.

Note: The exit and entry administration authority of the public security organ of China reserves the right to judge whether an applicant still has Chinese nationality. If during the application period or even after the admission or registration the applicant is judged to be still holding Chinese nationality, his/her application, admission, registration or even enrollment will be nullified.

2. Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, and must abide by the laws and decrees of China and the regulations of Peking University.
3. Applicants for master’s degree programs must have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher from a university/college accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. Applicants for doctoral programs must have attained a master’s degree or higher from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. Applicants with bachelor’s degrees may apply for admission to doctoral programs in subjects of sciences and engineering.
4. The applicant's academic performance, academic level and language ability should meet the admission requirements of the major he/she is applying for.

Application Period (Beijing time)

Chinese-taught Program: October 20 2025-December 23, 2025

English-taught Program: October 20, 2025-January 10, 2026

Application Materials

Visit the International Student Service System (http://www.studyatpku.com), fill in the application and upload the following documents:

1) Graduation and degree certificates and degree authentication in Chinese or English. For degree certificates in other languages, applicants are required to upload both the original copy and a notarized copy in Chinese or English. Degree diplomas awarded by overseas universities must be authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange, Ministry of Education, P. R. China (CSCSE). Degree diplomas awarded by universities in mainland China must be authenticated by the Center for Student Services and Development, Ministry of Education, P. R. China (CSSD).

Note: Applicants who graduated before 2026 must upload their degree authentication report during the application period. Applicants expected to graduate in 2026 must provide an official letter from their current university stating their expected graduation date and submit their certificate of graduation upon being pre-admitted.

2) Official transcripts. These must be original documents or notarized copies either in Chinese or English.

3) A personal statement (including a research plan: 1500 words for the master's degree program, 3000 words for the doctoral program). Please also fill in your desired supervisor in the personal statement.

Please click the link to download the template:

https://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/down/brochures.php?cate=13

4) Resume and a copy of the Application Commitment letter. Please click the link to download the template for the Commitment:

https://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/down/brochures.php?cate=13

5) Two recommendation letters from professor(s) or associate professor(s) related to the applicant’s major (or equivalent professionals with relevant academic title), either in Chinese or English. Once applicants submit a request, the application system will send a link to the recommenders, and the recommenders should click the link and complete the recommendation either by filling out the form online or by uploading the scanned copy of the signed letter.

Click the link to download the template:

https://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/down/brochures.php?cate=13

6) Original Chinese or English language test scores:

• For Chinese-taught programs, language test scores fulfilling the following standards are eligible for submission.

Note: Qualified HSK 7-9 level scores are also accepted.

• For English-taught programs, applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL iBT (100 points or above) or GRE (315 points or above ) or IELTS (6.5 points or above). Applicants are exempt from the English Proficiency requirement if they have completed a bachelor's degree (or higher) in an English speaking country or at an institution where English is the main language of instruction. (Candidates who graduated from non-Chinese university are required to obtain the Accreditation Report from the CSCSE)

7) Passport front page. Applicants must upload the front page of any ordinary passport(s) he/she has used continuously since April 30, 2020, and the current passport must be valid for at least three months after enrollment.

8) Table of contents and abstracts of the applicant’s academic publications and any other original achievements in his/her field (if applicable).

Note: Applicants should scan the original or notarized application documents in color using a scanner. Images captured by mobile phone or camera are NOT acceptable.

The applicant's passport details (including name, nationality, gender, date of birth, and uploaded photo) submitted during the application phase, once confirmed, cannot be modified prior to enrollment.

Applicants must thoroughly review and ensure that all required documents (including two letters of recommendation) are complete and meet the specified standards before submission. Consequences resulting from incomplete or non-compliant materials will be borne solely by the applicant.

Application Fee

The application fee is 800 RMB.

Note: Applicants are required to pay the application fee online before the application deadline. Any other currency or traveler's check will not be accepted. Applications with incomplete documents or without application fee payment will not be processed.

The application fee is NOT refundable.

Interview

The eligibility of all the applicants will be evaluated by the Admission Committee, organized by the School of Computer Science. The committee will select qualified applicants and inform the candidates about the interview details. The interview will be held in March 2026. The specific date and time will be sent out by the School of Computer Science. Applicants should check regularly for relevant information.

Admission

1) The School of Computer Science will notify pre-admitted candidates before the end of May. The list will be posted on the School website as well.

2) The pre-admitted candidates should download and print the application form and, together with other required original application documents (except for degree diploma and recommendation letters), deliver or mail the materials to Peking University.

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Chinese-taught Program: Room 330, International Student Division, New Sun Student Center, Peking University. Please note on the envelope: Graduate student application materials

English-taught Program: Room 510, School of Computer Science, Peking University, 151 Zhongguancun North Street, Haidian District. Please note on the envelope: Graduate student application materials

4) The International Student Division will issue the official admission letter, a “Confirmation Form for Study in China” (JW201/JW202) and other documents to the admitted students in late June 2026.

Tuition and Scholarship

The tuition fee of the Ph.D. program:

Chinese-taught program: TBA

English-taught program: RMB 50,000 Yuan per year, and RMB 200,000 Yuan in total for four years (Direct-Ph.D. program: RMB 250,000 Yuan in total for five years).

The tuition fee of the Master’s program:

      Chinese-taught program: TBA

      English-taught program: RMB 50, 000 Yuan per year, and RMB 150,000 Yuan in total for three years

Admitted students may apply for one of the scholarships:

  (1) Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B): includes full/partial tuition waiver, for-free accommodation, monthly living expenses and medical insurance provided in accordance with the regulations.

(2) Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students: Type A includes tuition waiver, for-free accommodation, medical insurance and monthly living expenses provided in accordance with the regulations; Type B includes tuition waiver, for-free accommodation and medical insurance; Type C includes tuition waiver and medical insurance.

(3) Peking University Scholarship for International Students: includes full/partial tuition waiver, monthly living expenses and medical insurance.

Note: The evaluation of applicants for scholarships will be carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations of the government and the university. For more information, please refer to the International Student Division’s website (http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn).

In addition to the above scholarships, admitted Ph.D. students may also apply for scholarships from the School of Computer Science at Peking University and laboratory-specific scholarships, ensuring that every enrolled doctoral student receives full funding.

Contact Information

• School of Computer Science, Peking University, Email: gradadmissions.cs@pku.edu.cn
• International Students Division, Peking University, Tel: (86-10) 62751230

For Visa and other information please refer to the official university application guide “2026 Application Information for International Students (Master's Degree and Ph.D. Degree)”