The Peking University Scholarships (PKUS) are available for outstanding international students to study a BA, MA and PhD degree for the academic year 2017-2018. International students can apply for these scholarships.
Eligibility: Applicants must have already submitted a degree programme application to the university for 2017.
UG programme: Students are required to complete the curriculum within four to six 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 programme: Students are required to complete the curriculum within two-three years, fulfill 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 programme: Students are required to complete the curriculum within four to six years (under normal circumstances), fulfill 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: UG, Master and Doctoral candidates are not required to take the Chinese language proficiency exam.
How to apply: 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).
Application Deadline: Graduate degree programme Applicants (MA or PhD): March 1 to 31, 2017; UG programme (BA): April 15 to May 15, 2017.