【一、北京大学简介】
北京大学创建于1898年，是中国第一所国立综合性大学，现设有人文学部、社会科学学部、理学部、信息与工程学部、医学部五个学部。学校现有53个直属院系，120个学士专业，242个硕士专业，212个博士专业。北京大学在保持传统基础学科领先优势的同时，近年来，在应用学科领域及许多前沿交叉学科领域内也取得了重大发展。根据2013年10月的统计，北京大学有本科学生14116人，硕士研究生13665人，博士研究生8134人。现有来自116个国家的长期外国留学生3574人，其中攻读学位的留学生2540人。
北京大学以雄厚的师资力量和先进的研究条件著称，全校专任教师6441人，其中教授1701人，副教授2037人，中国科学院院士63人，工程院院士8人。学校每年邀请大批世界著名学者来校讲学。目前，北京大学有11个国家重点实验室，86个省部级重点实验室，2个国家工程研究中心，8所附属医院。
北京大学图书馆是亚洲高校中规模最大的图书馆，藏书901.95万册，藏书量居中国高等学校之首。北大图书馆在数字化图书馆建设方面具世界先进水平，是现代化的大型综合性文献信息中心。
北京大学主页： http://www.pku.edu.cn
北京大学国际合作部留学生办公室主页： http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn
学习医学专业，请联系北京大学医学部。北京大学医学部主页： http://www.bjmu.edu.cn
【二、学制和学期】
本科生学制4年，硕士研究生学制2年或3年，视专业而定。博士研究生在校学习期限一般为4年。可以根据学业完成情况申请提前或延期毕业。
北京大学每学年分春、秋两个学期。秋季学期是新学年的开始，一般从9月开始至下一年的1月，春季学期一般从2月开始至6月。每学年有寒假和暑假两个长假期，暑假通常为两个月，学校会安排暑期课程。寒假较短，为4周左右，通常与中国的春节假日相连。每学期开学的时间不是固定的，取决于中国春节的日期，具体开学时间请参看当年的校历。
【三、有关项目简介】
留学生来北京大学学习，可以根据自身情况选择申请攻读本科、硕士或博士等学位项目；也可以申请非学位项目，进修专业课程，补习汉语，从事专题研究，参加预科项目或短期培训项目。
申请者须为年满18周岁持有效外国护照的非中国籍公民，身体健康，品行良好，愿意遵守中国政府的法律和学校的规章制度，尊重中国人民的风俗习惯。
北京大学目前设立以下留学生项目：
本科生项目：学习期限4-6年，完成教学方案规定的教学内容，毕业论文通过答辩，可取得毕业证书，符合学士学位规定条件者，授予学位证书。
硕士生项目：学习期限2-3年，修满学分，完成毕业论文，通过论文答辩，可获毕业证书和硕士学位。申请时间一般在每年秋季，次年春季需根据院系通知参加复试。
北京大学目前有全英文授课硕士项目11个，涵盖国际关系、中国法、公共政策、工商管理等专业领域。具体信息可查询项目招生简章。
博士生项目：一般需要4-6年的学习和研究期限。修满学分，取得一定的科研成绩，完成博士学位论文，通过论文答辩，可获毕业证书和博士学位。
高级进修生项目：已获得硕士或以上学位，在北大教授的指导下，从事专题研究，或研修专业知识，通常在校期限为一年，可以视情况申请适当延长。学习期满后发给进修证书。
普通进修生项目：已获得本科一年级以上的学历，按规定选修北大本科生课程或进修汉语，学习期满后发给进修证书。其中含三个子项目：
交换生项目（GVS1）：国外大学与北京大学签署校际交流协议或院系级交流协议，选派非中国国籍的学生到北京大学学习汉语或按规定选修本科生课程。
奖学金生项目（GVS2）：获得中国政府奖学金或孔子学院奖学金的留学生在北京大学学习汉语或选修本科生课程。
学期进修项目（GVS3）：通过团体报名或个人申请的方式到北京大学学习汉语或选修本科生课程。
研究学者项目：研究学者指已取得博士学位以上或大学副教授以上职位的人员。研究学者入学后使用北大的资料和信息，与北大的合作教授一起，就某一学科专题进行研究。研究学者通常需要在北大有对应的合作教授，否则申请可能不被接受。研究学者的学习研究期限可以是一个学期/学年或几个月。
注：详细申请信息请查看各项目的招生简章。
【四、在北大留学对汉语水平的要求】
普通进修生如申请到专业院系选课学习，汉语水平必须达到一定的要求，学校在每学期的开学时进行汉语水平测试，测试成绩合格者可入系选课，成绩不合格者将进入汉语学院补习汉语。持有HSK7级以上或新HSK6级以上证书者可直接入系选课。
对本科生和研究生的汉语要求按所在项目的考试或考核要求确定。
对高级进修生和研究学者没有强制的汉语要求，但必须能同指导或合作教授进行正常的语言交流。
【五、录取进度信息】
自申请截止日期到录取信息发出至少需要8-10周的时间。在此期间我们将会通知您补齐所有的申请材料，对申请材料进行审阅评价，组织必要的考试考核。如您被录取，我们将发给您录取通知及相关材料。我们将尽可能使您早日得到录取信息，但由于工作人员有限，我们可能无法很快回复您的来函或EMAIL。
【六、关于签证】
被录取的学生须持录取通知书和来华学习签证申请表（JW201/202）到中国使馆申请来华的学习签证。学习时间在6 个月以上的须申请X1 签证，在抵达中国后30 天内需要到留学生办公室将X1签证转换成学习的居留许可。学习时间在半年之内可以申请X2签证。
【七、关于医疗保险】
中国教育部规定，来华留学生必须购买中国境内的医疗保险。学生可于报到注册日当天，在报到处购买中国平安保险公司所提供的医疗保险。
对于没有购买所要求的医疗保险者，学校将不予办理注册手续。
【八、关于住宿】
北京大学拥有不同规格和条件的留学生宿舍。请联系北京大学中关新园咨询留学生宿舍相关信息。网址： http://www.pkugv.com ，电话62752288转销售部。
自费的学生需自行联系留学期间的住宿。您也可以租住学校外的房屋，但必须按规定到当地的公安机关办理登记手续。
【九、学费标准】
本科生：文科 26000元人民币/学年，理科30000元人民币/学年
硕士研究生： 文科29000元人民币/学年，理科 33000元人民币/学年
博士研究生： 文科32000元人民币/学年，理科 40000元人民币/学年
普通进修生： 文科26000元人民币/学年，理科30000元人民币/学年
学期进修班：18000元人民币/学期
高级进修生： 文科 30000元人民币/学年， 理科 34000元人民币/学年
研究学者：3320元人民币/月
预科项目： 36000元人民币/学年
短期培训项目根据学习期限的不同学费有所不同，请参见具体招生简章。
部分特殊项目的学费标准请参看具体招生简章。
【十、其它费用估计】（仅供参考）
住宿：约 35000元人民币/学年
饮食：约15000元人民币/学年
交通、杂费等：约5000元人民币/学年
【十一、留学生办公室联系方式】
通讯地址：中国北京市北京大学留学生办公室 100871
电话： (86-10)-62751230（学位及进修）
(86-10)-62750592（短期）
(86-10)-62752611（预科）
传真： (86-10)-62751233（学位及进修）
(86-10)-62759754（短期）
(86-10)-62765543（预科）
E-mail： 学位及进修项目 study@pku.edu.cn
短期项目 shortterm@pku.edu.cn
预科项目 pre-uni@pku.edu.cn
网 址： http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn , http:// www.oir.pku.edu.cn
University Overview
Founded in 1898, Peking University (PKU) is the first national university in Chinese modern history. Peking University now consists of five faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Medicine, and Information and Engineering. The University has 53 colleges and departments, and offers 120 undergraduate programs, 242 graduate programs, and 212 doctoral programs. While still emphasizing fundamental sciences, the university has paid special attention to the development of applied sciences. In October 2013, there were 14116 undergraduate students, 13665 postgraduate students and 8134 doctoral candidates. There were also approximately 3574 long-term international students from 116 different countries enrolled in various programs on campus; among whom 2540 were Degree-Seeking students.
Peking University is also known for outstanding research facilities and highly qualified teachers and researchers with extensive research interests and in-depth knowledge. Today the University has 6441 full-time faculties, of whom 1,701 are professors and 2,037 are associate professors, along with 63 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and 8 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. At present, Peking University has 11 national key laboratories, 86 state key laboratories, 2 national engineering research centers and 8 affiliated hospitals and health centers.
The Peking University library is the largest university library in Asia, with a collection of 9.0195 million books, as well as Chinese and foreign journals and newspapers. The library also serves as a comprehensive modern information center.
Peking University Homepage:www.pku.edu.cn
Homepage of the International Students Division, Office of International Relations:http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn
If you are interested in applying for the Medical Sciences program, please contact the Peking University Health Science Center, or visit their website: http://www.bjmu.edu.cnfor more information.
Study period and Academic Schedule
The normal period of study for each program is as follows: 4 years for undergraduate degrees, 3 years (or in some cases, 2 years) for masters degrees, and 4 years for doctoral degrees. Students may, in particular cases, apply for early or delayed graduation. .
Peking University divides every academic year into spring and autumn semesters, with the latter marking the commencement of the academic year. The autumn semester starts in September and ends in January of the following year while the spring semester begins in February and ends in June. There will be a winter and summer vacation every year. The summer vacation usually lasts 2 months and there are various summer vacation courses available for students. The winter vacation lasts 4 weeks and normally coincides with the Chinese New Year. The starting date of every semester differs yearly, depending on the time of the Chinese New Year. Please check the latest academic calendar for details.
Programs
International students have the following options of study at Peking University:
(1) Undergraduate or graduate degree-granting programs;
(2) Visiting students program (non-degree granting);
(3) Pre-university program;
(4) Short-term language courses or Chinese studies programs.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with good health, valid passport, above the age of 18, and should abide by Chinese law and the regulations of Peking University. They should also respect Chinese social customs.
Undergraduate program: Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4 to 6 years and fulfill the designated number of credits. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with a bachelors degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.
Masters Program: Students are required to complete the curriculum within 2-3 years, fulfill the designated number of credits, complete a masters thesis and defend it in front of a panel of experts. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with the Masters 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).
Peking University currently offers 11 master’s programs fully conducted in English, in a variety of areas including international relations, Chinese law, public policy and business administration. Detailed descriptions may be found in respective program brochures.
Doctorate Program: Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4-6 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.
Senior Visiting Students Program: Candidates must have at least a Masters degree. Senior Visiting Students are normally supervised by a professor of the accepting college or department to conduct research on a specific subject. The program is one year, however, upon request the student may be considered for an extension. Upon graduation, the student will receive a certificate of achievement.
General Visiting Students Program: Candidates must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at their own university. The following options are available for joining undergraduate courses or enhancing proficiency in the Chinese language:
· GVS1: Overseas Universities with student exchange agreements with Peking University may select students of non-Chinese nationality for an exchange program at Peking University for a Chinese language course or specific undergraduate courses.
· GVS2: International students awarded with Chinese Government Scholarships or Confucius Institute Scholarships may take Chinese language courses or undergraduate courses at Peking University.
· GVS3: Students may apply for a Chinese language course or undergraduate courses through individual or group applications.
Research Scholars: Candidates must have a doctoral degree or have the title of Associate Professor or higher. Research Scholars will be given access to the university’s resources and be allowed to collaborate with professors of the accepting college or department to conduct specific research. Most successful candidates have established prior contact with professors in their particular fields, anyone wishing to come as a Research Scholar is strongly advised to find a supervisor in advance. Research scholars enjoy flexible application dates and durations of research. The applications can be submitted anytime, and duration of study varies between one month, one semester or one year.
Note: For detailed application information, please refer to individual program brochures.
Requirement of proficiency in Chinese language:
General Visiting Students are required to take the Chinese language proficiency exam after registration. Only those students whose results meet the standard are allowed to take specialty courses, otherwise they are advised to study Chinese in the International College for Chinese Language Studies for one or two semesters. For those who have already received a certificate of the HSK (Hanyushuipingkaoshi) of level 7 and above, or level 6 and above for the new HSK, the Chinese language proficiency exam will be exempted.
Senior Visiting Students and Research Scholars are not required to take the Chinese language proficiency exam, on the premise that the candidate experiences no obstacles in communicating with their supervisor.
Undergraduates, Master and Doctoral candidates are not required to take the Chinese language proficiency exam.
Application Processing
It takes at least 8 to 10 weeks after the application deadline to send out the formal Letter of Admission. We may inform you to attend an interview or request additional materials according to your application process during this period. If you are accepted, we will send you a Letter of Admission and other relevant documents. To track the progress of your application, please contact the International Students Division either by email or telephone. Due to our limited staff, we may not reply promptly to all enquiries.
Visa
Successful applicants should bring their Letter of Admission and their JW201/202 form to the Chinese consulate or embassy to apply for their Student Visa. A study period of 6 months and above requires an X1 visa. Accepted applicants need to exchange their X1 visas to a Residence Permit at the Office of International Relations within 30 days of arrival in China. If your period of study is less than half a year, you may apply for an X2 visa.
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 provided by Ping An insurance company on the day of registration, which has been recognized and recommended by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Students who do not have valid medical insurance are not allowed to register.
Accommodation information
There are different types of housing facilities for international students at PKU.
For further information regarding Zhongguanxinyuan, you are welcome to visit the following website:http://www.pkugv.com, or 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 at the local police station.
Tuition
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Humanities Subject |
Science Subjects |
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Undergraduate Program |
26,000 RMB/Year |
30,000 RMB/Year |
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Master’s Program |
29,000 RMB/Year |
33,000 RMB/Year |
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Master’s Program in English |
Please refer to respective program brochures |
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Doctorate Program |
32,000 RMB/Year |
40,000 RMB/Year |
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GVS 1 |
26,000 RMB/Year |
30,000 RMB/Year |
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GVS 2 |
26,000 RMB/Year |
30,000 RMB/Year |
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GVS 3 |
18,000 RMB/Semester |
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Senior Visiting Students Program |
30,000 RMB/Year |
34,000 RMB/Year |
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Research Scholar Program |
3320 RMB/Month |
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Pre-University Program |
36,000 RMB/Year |
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Short-term Programs |
Tuition fees vary according to the period of the courses, please refer to the flyer of ‘Short-term Programs’ |
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Estimated cost of living (For your reference)
Accommodation: approximately 35,000 RMB/year
Board (meals): approximately 15,000 RMB/year
Transportation and other miscellaneous costs: approximately 5,000 RMB/year
Contact information
International Students Division, Office of International Relations
Peking University, Beijing, 100871
Peoples Republic of China
Telephone: Long-term programs: (86-10)-62751230
Short term programs: (86 -10)-62750592
Pre-University programs: (86-10)-62752611
Fax: Long-term programs: (86-10)-62751233
Short-term programs: (86-10)-62759754
Pre-University programs: (86-10)-62765543
E-mail: Long-term programs: study@pku.edu.cn
Short-term programs: shortterm@pku.edu.cn
Pre-University program: pre-uni@pku.edu.cn
Web site: http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn
http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn
[NOTE]: This flyer is available in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korea. If inconsistency occurs, the Chinese version shall prevail.