Summer study at Peking University will provide you with an exciting and enriching experience. With its unique location in Beijing, the capital city, as well as the political, cultural, financial and economic hub of China, the program will offer you all the conveniences and amenities of living in a cosmopolitan city, along with the friendly and embracing attitude of its people. The university, established in 1898, is the oldest national university in China, and has played an integral role in the development of the Chinese nation. Today, it enjoys international recognition and welcomes young talents from all around the world. Academic courses with PKU credits are offered for undergraduates, graduates, and working professionals. A variety of course credits, subjects, and durations are available to choose. Fieldtrips as well as extracurricular and social events are also arranged for participants to get more deeply immersed in the local culture and campus life.

Who can apply?

The Peking University Summer School International (PKU SSI) programme is open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students only. Postgraduate research students are excluded from this offer.

Courses offered

PKU SSI 2024 offers 21 on-site courses over sessions. Each student can choose courses up to 6 credits. Academic courses are 3 credits bearing (equalling 46-50 PKU credit hours) and 2 credits bearing (equalling 30-32 PKU credit hours). For a list of courses, please see the PKU SSI course list

Programme dates

PKU SSI is running two sessions and these are as follows: Session A (Two-Week Session): July 1 - July 12, 2024 Session B (Two-Week Session): July 15 - July 26, 2024 Session A&B (Four-Week Session): July 1 - July 26, 2024

Application deadlines

Applications for Global Summer Exchange Programme 2024 have now closed. This page will be updated with information on Summer 2025 in due course. Following a successful application, you will be required to apply directly to Peking University by the following date: Friday 31st May 2024.

What are the costs?

The PKU SSI fees are as follows: Application fee: 400 RMB On Campus Accommodation: Deposit 500 RMB Room Rate (per person per night): 140-220 RMB Students who are successful in their application will receive a tuition-fee waiver, but will be responsible for all other costs, including, flights, visas, living expenses and those listed above.B400.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation is available and the length of the accommodation depends on the length of the course chosen i.e. two-weeks, if the two-week course is chosen & four-weeks, if four-week course is chosen. More information can be found in the link below.

The information on this web page is accurate for 2024 entry.