Summer Program at Peking University

Founded in 1898, Peking University was originally known as the Imperial University of Peking. It was the first national university covering comprehensive disciplines in China, and has been a leading institution of higher education in China since its establishment. It also served as the highest administration for education at the beginning of its founding. And so far, there are 5000 international students from about 80 countries studying in Peking University.They are provided by many English-taught programs, including several double degree programs and programs run in cooperation with major universities around the world. SICAS gives it five stars.

The fourth Peking University Summer School International will run from July 2 to July 27, 2015. Our program integrates the best of Peking University's teaching resources and aims to provide a stage for communication and learning between global students. The program offers ten content courses and one Chinese language course. The subjects of the content courses will be related to philosophy, economics, public policy, sociology, culture, literature and music. All the content courses will be taught in English. All courses will be held at the Peking University campus. Students will receive an official transcript from Peking University upon completion of the program. When applying online, you should choose two courses from below items and Chinese language course is optional: China since 1949 Population Ageing and Health Local traditions and Chinese Society Communication,Culture, and Society: The Chinese Way Transition and Public Policy in China Society and Politics in China Modern Chinese Literature and Culture (1890-1990) Chinese Foreign Policy The China Factor-Managing China's Global Challenges Silk Roads Topics on Chinese Economy Chinese Folklore and Culture Flower in the Mirror: the Chinaman and his Values Application Deadline:April 23, 2015 Admission Time:Admission Letters and Visa Application Forms (JW202) will be mailed out before May 10th, 2015 Program Duration:July 2-July 27, 2015 Fees:Tuition Fee RMB 10,000 Note: 1. The application fee is non-refundable. 2. The non-refundable tuition fee of 10,000 RMB covers two content courses, one Chinese Language course and visits to several historical and cultural attractions of Beijing. An extra 3,500 RMB of each course should be paid if student chooses more than two contents courses. 3. The tuition fee should be wired to Peking University bank account no later than May 31st, 2015, once an offer of admission is made. Otherwise, it can be deemed to be a waiver. 4. Occasionally we are forced to cancel courses if its enrollment is less than 10. Should your course be subject to a major change we will notify you in due time. In that case, you may either transfer to another course for which you are qualified.

History

Founded in 1898, Peking University was originally known as the Imperial University of Peking. It was the first national university covering comprehensive disciplines in China, and has been a leading institution of higher education in China since its establishment. It also served as the highest administration for education at the beginning of its founding.
 
In 1912, the university adopted its present name. At the end of the 20th century, the Chinese government put Peking University at the top of its agenda for promoting higher education, with the aim to build a world-class university in the 21st Century. After merging with Beijing Medical University in 2000, Peking University once again was strengthened in its disciplinary structure.
 
Peking University has continually played the essential role of pioneers in the course of China's modernization. The university's traditional emphasis on patriotism, progress, democracy, and science, together with its educational standards of diligence, precision, factualism, and innovation, have been passed down from generation to generation.

For the international students who will study in Peking University,there are two options for your accomodation as following : 

On-Campus

A. Student rooms in Posts and Telecommunications Hotel: with air conditioner, color TV, telephone, bathroom, and room-cleaning service, about 5 minutes away from Peking University campus by foot. 58 RMB per day per bed for two- or three-room apartment with two beds in each room. 95 RMB per day for single room.
B. Student rooms in Zhongguanyuan Global Village PKU: with color TV, telephone, Internet access, air conditioner and bathroom.
Self-funded Students are required to find their own living accommodation. Please note that students who live off campus must register to the local police station.
C. Student rooms in Shaoyuan Building No. 9 (on-campus): with color TV, telephone, Internet access, air conditioner and bathroom; two persons share one room.
D. King-size rooms in Shaoyuan Building (on-campus):with color TV, telephone, refrigerator, Internet access, bathroom, and air conditioner; two persons share one room.
Notes: Due to the limited accommodation on campus, the Shaoyuan International Students Residences can only provide the house for scholarship students.

Off-Campus (300-600 RMB/day)

The Worker Club 
20 minutes walking distance from PKU
No. 23 Cheng Fu Road, Haidian District Beijing China

You Dian Liaoyangyuan 
10 minutes walking distance from PKU

Sariz International Hotel
20 minutes walking distance from PKU

Beijing Xihua Hotel 
5 minutes walking distance from PKU west-south gate

PekingUni International Youth Hostel
15 minutes walking distance from PKU

Resource Hotel
1 minute walking distance from PKU

FURAMA HOTELS
10 minute walking distance from PKU
68 North 4th Ring West Road (South of Haidian Bridge; Leftbank Community Building)

Estimated cost of living (For your reference)
Board (meals): approximately 15,000 RMB/year
Transportation and other miscellaneous costs: approximately 5,000 RMB/year
Accommodation: approximately 30,000 RMB/year
   

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Non-Chinese Citizens;
Between the age of 18 and 40 (18 and 40 included);
Healthy;
With education background of or above college graduation, or currently attending college;
ESL (English as second language) students should provide proof of proficiency in English, e.g. TOEFL, GRE, or IELTS test scores;
Some content courses require for which relevant academic background.

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Certificate/Diploma of highest education
The certificate should be in English or Chinese, if not，it should be translated into English or Chinese and be notarized

4.  English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.