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PEKING UNIVERSITY
Beijing, China
Institution Profile

http://www.pku.edu.cn

Founded in 1898, Peking University is one of the first national universities in the Chinese modern history. It is a comprehensive university which is ranked 2nd among the top 100 universities in China based on Sina Ranking 2009. The university is also ranked 50th among the world’s top 200 universities conducted by the Times Higher Education, London, 2008.

The university’s strengths lie in Science, Philosophy, Literature, Medicine, Law, Economics, Management, History and Social Sciences.

Academics

Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Mid September to Mid January

Teaching: Mid Sept to Early Jan
Examination: Early Jan to Mid Jan
Vacation: Mid Jan to End February

Semester 2: Early March to Mid July

Teaching: End Feb to End Jun
Examination: End Jun to Early Jul
Vacation: Mid July to End Aug

Refer to http://www.gotopku.cn/forum/viewthread.php?tid=78169 for more details.

Refer to http://www.gov.cn/test/2008-02/26/content_901723.htm for official public holidays.


University's faculties/schools

  • Chemistry & Molecular Engineering
  • Chinese Language & Literature
  • Economics
  • Electronics Engineering & Computer Science
  • English Language & Literature
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Studies
  • Journalism & Communication
  • Law
  • Life Science
  • Management
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Mechanics
  • Mechanics & Engineering Science
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Public Administration
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
http://www.pku.edu.cn/schools/yxsz.jsp


Curriculum Structure

Course load for full time students is 15 to 20 credits per semester.

Course information is available at http://dean.pku.edu.cn/txkzl/txkzl_main.htm and http://www.pku.edu.cn/education/kcsz02.jsp


Medium of instruction for classes: Mandarin.

Selected courses are taught in English.


Restrictions for exchange students:
N.A


NUS Application Deadline
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

 
Housing Options

On-campus:
On-campus accommodation is available at Shao Yuan Student Dormitory. For reservation and related information, please contact the International Student Accommodation Office at 86-10-6275 2264 or 6275 2218. Website: http://web5.pku.edu.cn/pkucc/shaoyuan/

Off-campus:
Refer to http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/orientation for the recommended hotels/hostels on or near the campus.
 
Living Expenses

Cost of Living

 

RMB

S$

Accommodation

840

178

Food

900

191

Personal Expenses (such as laundry, sundries & local transportation)

1,000

212

Academic Expenses e.g. book (per semester)

200 to 300

42 to 64

Total (per semester, approximately 5 months)

13,900 to 14,000

2,947 to 2,969

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 10 June 2009: S$1=RMB4.72

 
Additional Information

Consular / Visa Regulations

A student visa is required (F visa of 180 days for 1 semester exchange with no physical examination required and X visa for 1 year exchange)

Apply at the China Embassy with the admission notice and visa application form (JW202) issued by Peking University.


Health / Medical Insurance

Student should carry adequate accident and medical insurance coverage with provisions for emergency evacuation/rescuer’s expense and repatriation for both durations of studies in China and travels within/outside China.

Students are required to submit a copy of their medical insurance (covering accident and hospitalisation) upon registration. You can purchase the Comprehensive Insurance Plan for Foreign Students provided by Ping An Insurance Company on the day of registration, which is recognized and recommended by the Chinese MOE. Refer to http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/orientation for more details.


Airport Pick-up

Not available.
Students have to make their own arrangement to the university.


Official Transcripts

Students have to fill up the “Leaving the University Form” one week before you depart the university at the long-term program Office of International Students Division to receive the transcripts on time.


Services Available to Students

Exchange students can participate in all activities with the local students.


Useful Website

Information for Incoming Exchange Students to Peking University
http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/newoir/index.asp ; http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/newoir/2005/download/UploadFiles_
1320/200710/20071026134143781.pdf
and http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/orientation

 
More Questions?

Please contact:
Ms CHOOI Foong Sin
Email: iroasia@nus.edu.sg

Module Mapping, Course Selections, Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office.

 
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