Program Introduction

Candidate must have a doctoral degree or have the title of Associate Professor or higher. Research Scholars will be given access to the school’s resources and be allowed to cooperate with professors of the accepting college or department to conduct specific areas of research.

Application Prerequisites

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens under the age of 55, have attained a doctoral degree or have the title of Associate Professor or higher. Any particular requirements in term of health should be informed in advance. 

When to Apply

Research scholars enjoy flexible application dates and durations of research. The applications can be submitted anytime in spring or fall semester (except of legal holidays), and duration of study may be 1 semester, 1 year or a few months.Applications should be submitted at least 3 months in advance. 

Application Process

1. Online Registration

1.1. Please register your details on http://www.studyatpku.com. Please fill in the application form and submit and also print a hardcopy for reference. Please pay the application fee.

2. Submit Application Materials

2.1. After completing the Peking University Application Form for International Students on-line please print and attach a passport-style photograph.

2.2. Certification of highest degree attained, and official academic transcripts (original documents or certified copies in Chinese or English)

2.3. Two letters from your referees. The referees should be professors or persons with relevant academic title. The recommendation letter must be original documents either in Chinese or English.

2.4. Certificate of Chinese proficiency level (if appropriate)

2.5. Research proposal (no less than 1000 characters, in Chinese or English)

2.6. One photocopy of your valid passport of information page (passport type must be ordinary)

Note: Two copies of the above application materials are required, one original one duplicate. Your applications documents will not be returned.

Application Fee

400 RMB, paid in cash, by Yinlian bank card or through online payment. Any other currency or travel check would not be accepted. The application fee is not refundable.

Note: Applications with incomplete materials or without the application fee will not be considered.

Admission

Admission will be determined by your proposed colleges or departments according to your academic achievements. Normally it takes 4 to 8 weeks to get the Letter of Admission after the application submitted. Most successful candidates have established prior contacts with the professors in their particular fields; anyone wishing to come for a Research Scholars is strongly advised to find a supervisor in advance.

Registration Period

Specified in the Letter of Admission

Research Fee

3,320 RMB/Month

Medical Insurance

Peking University’s regulations require that all international students must be medically insured throughout their entire planned period of study. Students are required to purchase the Comprehensive Insurance Plan of Foreign Students on the day of registration. Students who do not have valid medical insurance will not be allowed to register.

Accommodation Information

There are different types of housing facilities for international students at PKU. For information regarding Zhongguanxinyuan, you are welcome to visit http://pkugv.pku.edu.cn. For specific advice please contact 010-62752288.

Self-funded Students are required to find their own living accommodation. Please note that students who live off campus must register to the local police station within 24 hours.

Visa Information

Students admitted to PKU should apply for your visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your country with your letter of admission and JW202 form. International students who will study in China for over 6 months are required to obtain ‘X1’ Visa, which will only be valid for 30 days after your arrival in China. You must come to the International Students Division and apply for a Residence Permit within 30 days in order to obtain a legal status in China. Study period within 6 months are required to apply for X2 visa.

Contact Information

International Students Division, Office of International Relations

3rd Floor, New Sun Student Center

Peking University, Beijing 100871

People’s Republic of China

Telephone: (86-10)-6275 1230

Fax: (86-10)-6275 1233

E-mail: study@pku.edu.cn

Website: www.isd.pku.edu.cn