Study at Peking University: Scholarship Opportunities for International Students

Study at Peking University: Scholarship Opportunities for International Students

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Peking University Scholarship for International Students

The Peking University (Overseas Students) Scholarship, launched in 2012, was created to recognize and support exceptional international students who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Peking University (PKU). This scholarship reflects PKU’s commitment to academic excellence and to fostering a diverse global learning community.

Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship is offered in two categories — Full and Partial.

  • Full Scholarship:
    Covers tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance.

  • Partial Scholarship:
    Covers tuition fees only.

The monthly stipend provided to recipients varies according to the level of study:

Study LevelMonthly Stipend
Undergraduate2,000 RMB
Master’s2,500 RMB
PhD3,000 RMB

Duration of Funding

The scholarship is awarded for a fixed study duration according to the academic program:

Program TypeDuration
Undergraduate1 year
Master’s2–3 years
PhD4 years
Direct-entry PhD5 years

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Peking University (Overseas Students) Scholarship, applicants must:

  1. Already hold an admission offer from Peking University as an international freshman student.

  2. Not be a recipient of any other scholarship at the time of application.

  3. Be enrolled in a standard academic degree program.
    Applicants pursuing professional degrees, joint degree programs, or English-taught programs are not eligible to apply.

Application Timeline

Applications for the scholarship are typically open from March to April each year.

The Peking University (Overseas Students) Scholarship continues to attract some of the brightest minds from around the world: offering not just financial support, but also an opportunity to learn and grow at one of China’s most prestigious and globally respected universities.

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