Relying on the university’s rich educational resources and high-quality faculty, the Senior Visiting Program for International Students of Peking University provides a high-level scientific research platform for international students who are interested in academic research. Students will engage in research or obtain professional knowledge under the guidance of professors of Peking University, and the usual duration of study , is one year.
Non-Chinese citizens under the age of 50, with master degree or above, holding a valid foreign passport.
Fee
Application fee: 400 RMB. The following payment methods are accepted: Cash; Union pay card swipe payment; Online payment.
* Other currencies and traveler’s cheques are not accepted. The application fee is non-refundable; Applicants who do not complete application fee payment will not be accepted.
Tuition fee:
Humanities: 30,000 RMB/academic year
Science: 34,000 RMB/academic year
* Applicants may also apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship from Chinese embassies or the CCSP scholarship from the Center for Language Education and Cooperation.
Application Procedures
1. Online application
Log in to the Peking University international students online application system (http://www.studyatpku.com), fill out the application form.
2. Deliver physical application materials
Note: Two copies of the above mentioned application materials are required, one original and one photo-copied. Application materials will not be returned. Applicants with incomplete application materials will not be processed.
Schedule:
Application is open from March 1 to March 31 each year. Fall semester usually begins on September.
* The specific time of enrollment is subject to the Admission Notice, and the semester time is subject to the school calendar of that year.
* Student applying for Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program (Type A), please see Information on applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program (Type A) on the ISD official website.
Medical Insurance
China’s Ministry of Education has stipulated that international students studying in China must buy medical insurance in China.
Students can purchase medical insurance at the registration site on the day of registration.
*For students who have not purchased health insurance, the university will not proceed with their registration.
Accommodation and Catering
There are different types of housing facilities for international students at PKU. For housing information, you can visit http://pkugv.pku.edu.cn. For specific inquiries please contact (86-10)-62752288. Self-funded students may find their own accommodation on and off campus.
Students will receive a Peking University campus card (ID card) upon registration and may use the card in on-campus dining halls, library and other facilities.
Visa
Students admitted to PKU may apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in their respective country with the letter of admission and JW202 form (for one-year study). International students who intend to study in China for over 6 months are required to obtain ‘X1’ Visa, which is only valid for 30 days after your arrival in China. Within 30 days of entry, students must apply for a residence permit within 30 days at the International Students Division in order to obtain a legal status in China. Students who intend to study at PKU for less than 6 months should apply for ‘X2’ visa.
Contact information
Address: 3rd Floor, New Sun Student Center, Peking University, Beijing, China
Postcode: 100871
E-mail: study@pku.edu.cn
Telephone: (86-10)-62751230
Fax: (86-10)-62751233
Website: http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn
