Peking University Exchange International
Fact Sheet Academic Year 2024-2025

CONTACT
Name of institution

Peking University, CHINA

Inbound Coordinator forUniversity Exchange
Program

KAN Ping (Ms.)
Programme Officer, International Students Division,
Office of International Relations
Address: Room 330, New Sun Student Center, Peking University, No.5
Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China 100871
Tel: +86 10 62759922
Fax: +86 10 62751233
Email: exchange@pku.edu.cn

Outbound Coordinatorfor University Exchange
Program

WANG Shuo (Ms)
Programme Officer, Division for Study Abroad Program (EAP),
Office of International Relations
Address: Room 101, Nan Ge, Peking University, No.5 Yiheyuan Road,
Haidian District, Beijing, China 100871
Tel: +86 10 62751244
Fax: +86 10 62751240
Email: pkueap@pku.edu.cn

International StudentDivision, responsible forall kinds of regularinternational student
service andadministration.

International Students Division(ISD), Office of International
Relations
Address: 3rd Floor, New Sun Student Center, No.5 Yiheyuan Road,
Haidian District, Beijing, China 100871
Long‐term programs, including visiting student program (Room 330)
Tel: 86‐10‐62751230
Fax: 86‐10‐62751233
Email: study@pku.edu.cn
Short‐term programs, including summer schools (Room 335)
Tel: 86‐10‐62757362
Fax: 86‐10‐62759754
Email: shortterm@pku.edu.cn

WEBSITE
Peking University

http://english.pku.edu.cn/

Office of International Relations

http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/

International Students Division

http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/

All courses at undergraduatelevel

http://www.dean.pku.edu.cn/service/web/courseSearch.p
hp

ACADEMIC CALENDAR (below takes AY 2023‐2024 for instance. Updated version to come out)
AY 2024‐2025 Autumn Semester / term one
Start date

September 3, 2024

End date

January 15, 2025AY 2024‐2025 Spring Semester / term two
Start dateFebruary 19, 2025

End date

June 24, 2025

*Calendar 2023‐2024: https://www.pku.edu.cn/detail/2836.html

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Nomination deadline

For exchange in Autumn semester: March 30, 2024
For exchange in Spring semester: October 30, 2024

Nomination method

1) Nomination Letter containing these information of students:
Full Name, nationality, gender, level, exchange period, email, study
program
Notes:
Level: bachelor, master or doctor during the time of exchange;
Exchange period: autumn semester, spring semester or one
academic year;
Study program: current study program at home university.
2) Official paper nomination letter is also required.

Online application period

For exchange in Autumn semester: Feb. 20‐April 15, 2024
For exchange in Spring semester: Sep. 20‐Nov. 15, 2024

Application procedure

Step 1: Official nomination by the home university;
Step 2: Nominated applicants must complete PKU online
application (http://www.studyatpku.com) and submit theORIGINAL hard copies (English version) to the international office
at home university;
Step 3: International office at home university should check andsend the hard copies to us within the designated date.

Supporting documents

Please refer to the “Application Information” to be sent by us
before application system is open.

When will successful
applicants be notified?

For exchange in Autumn semester: late May, 2024
For exchange in Spring semester: early December, 2024

Proof of language level

For studying Chinese: no language level required.
For Chinese‐taught undergraduate/graduate courses: Chinese HSK 6(with each item over 70 points) or equivalent level.
English is not required at the application process. Certain coursesmay require students to submit language proof or take test.

Student status

1. At least finish the first year of current study program before thetime of exchange;
2. Remain registered at home university during the exchange
period;3. Students in the graduate year at home university are NOT
recommended to apply;
4. Applicants must be NONE‐CHINESE citizens with a valid ordinary
passport, above the age of 18 and under the age of 45.

Application language

English or Chinese

Language of instruction

Mainly Chinese at undergraduate and master level.
Some English courses are available.
For details, please refer to COURSE INFORMATION below.

COURSE INFORMATION
Compulsory workload forone semester (16 weeks)

1. For students mainly taking Chinese language training courses:
minimal 18 class hours/week( 2‐5 courses);
2. For students giving up Chinese language learning and only
taking undergraduate/graduate courses: 6‐20 credits (2‐10courses) in total, normally: 1 credit= 1 class hour of attendance,
1 course demands 2, 3 or 4 class hours per week, in total 32, 48,
or 64 hours per semester.

Course information

1.For Chinese language training courses, please refer to the“General Information on PKU Chinese Language TrainingCourses” sent together with the Fact Sheet.
2. For undergraduate courses: please check at
http://www.dean.pku.edu.cn/service/web/courseSearch.php
When using the website, please note:(1) Most courses are taught in Chinese. The specific list ofEnglish‐taught courses will be provided around middle
January/July before course registration starts.
(2) Courses may change and school/department reserves theright to enroll a student to certain course.

How and when will courses
be publicized?

Check the course information of the next semester on the above
website in middle January/July.

How and when do students
register for courses?

1. Chinese language training courses at School of Chinese as a
Second Language: course allocation (elementary, intermediateor advanced) will depend on the result of the pre‐arrival online
self‐assessment on Chinese language proficiency and the face‐to‐face interview in the orientation week;
2. Undergraduate/graduate courses: select courses online afterregistration.
3. The school and department reserve the right to register
students into certain course depending on programs andcourse availability.

Courses are NOT available
in these faculties/programsTranscript/ Study certificate

Health Science Center
School of Software and Microelectronics
Faculty with special pre‐requisites
Tailor‐made programs
Double‐degree courses
Shenzhen Graduate School (case‐by‐case discussion isneeded) English‐taught graduate courses of special Masterprograms (MBA, Master in International Relations, Masterin Public Policy, LLM in Chinese Law, Yenching Academy,etc.)
 Chinese‐taught Master‐level courses are only available withthe faculty’s permit Courses opened by PKU Education department (教务部)We will send official transcripts to the international office of home
university at the beginning of next semester (late September/middle March).
If a student needs extra copy or a study certificate, he or she canconsult ISD in early January/late June. For extra copies, they needto pay a minor fee.

ACCOMMODATION
Please check first with home university whether the bilateral student exchange agreement
covers free accommodation. If it does, your room will be automatically allocated in the Global
Village, shared with another international student. There is no independent bathroom in thedorm, but there is bathroom on each floor. Any special requests must be addressed directly toGlobal Village upon check‐in.
For those whose accommodation is not covered by PKU, they can either apply dormitory oncampus (if available) or rent an apartment off campus.

Dormitory on campus

PKU offers many dormitory types to international students: the Global
Village (Zhong Guan Xin Yuan). The monthly rent is around 3300‐4500
Yuan.
Online dorm booking will start in mid July/mid January at
http://www.studyatpku.com . Please pay close attention to the latest
notice at www.isd.pku.edu.cn

Off campus housing

Off campus housing offers more choices in room type and the monthly
rent ranging from 2000‐5000 Yuan. Local agents offers more
information, for example, the following agents provide English service:https://intl.ziroom.com/Website: http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn
COSTS
Living cost

Ranging from 1000 ‐ 3000 Yuan RMB per month depending on
individuals; Students can survive with every little cost on campuswhich provides basically everything including food, grocery, laundry,books, internet, etc.

Accommodation

Ranging from 2500‐5000Yuan RMB per month depending onlocation and room condition.

University fee

Normally exchange students do not pay any application, tuition oradministrative fees as per the university bilateral agreement.

Local Transportation

Public transportation is as cheap as 2 Yuan for bus, less than 10 Yuan
for subway.

Insurance

Exchange students MUST purchase the designated medical
insurance plan in China for a cost of 400 Yuan RMB per semester.

MORE INFORMATION
More information will come along with the “Application Instructions” during the application
period and “PKU International Student Guide” book after admission.