Semester 1: Early September to Mid January
Semester 2: Late February to Late July

Semester Workload: At least a minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 16 hours of classes per week with the host department. Students are not allowed to take cross faculty modules. 

Mandarin, with limited English courses available

• Arts
• Chemistry
• Chinese Language & Literature
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science & Technology
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering & Automation
• Electronics & Computer Engineering
• Energy Engineering and Thermal Science
• Environmental Science & Engineering
• Foreign Languages
• History
• Journalism & Communication
• Law
• Life Sciences
• Management
• Mathematical Science
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Software & Microelectronics
• Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
•  Traffic Engineering
• Urban & Environmental Sciences

Students are required to take Chinese proficiency test upon arrival. If they fail the test, they'll be required to take Chinese language courses before being enrolled in the schools/departments they apply to.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information. 

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

On-campus accommodation:

Housing will be arranged at the dormitories at Shaoyuan Guest House, on a twin sharing basis. The five-story building (No. 1-4) comes with common shower and toilet facilities on each floor.  Please approach the International Students Accommodation Office for further assistance.

Off-campus accommodation:

The Office of International Relations maintains a website that offers alternative housing options for international students.

Links to housing application will be provided in acceptance package.

Please refer to the Other Links section for the relevant links to university accommodation.

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)

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.

Breakdown of Costs	RMB
Accommodation	2,500
Bills (Electricity, etc.)	Comes under accommodation<
Food	1,250
Transport	200
Telephone	Variable
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	300
Monthly Estimate	4,250

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Accommodation:

	http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/orientation/p2.html

Cost of Living:

	http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/elistnews.jsp?id=1

Course Information:

	http://dean.pku.edu.cn/txkzl/txkzl_main.htm http://www.pku.edu.cn/education/kcsz02.jsp

Health and Insurance:

	http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/orientation/u3.html

Useful Link:

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