Nearby housing and daily life
Haidian District is dense with universities, bookstores, cafes, budget restaurants, gyms, and student apartments. Daily life is convenient, but rent near campus is higher than outer Beijing districts.
University profile
Peking University
北京大学
A comprehensive research university with globally recognized programs across sciences, humanities, medicine, and business.
Curated profileBeijing, BeijingQS #14
School information
Founded Year
1898
Website
https://english.pku.edu.cn
International Students
7,000+
City
Beijing
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Majors and degree programs
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Computer ScienceBusinessChinese Language
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Tuition and living cost
Tuition
$4,000-$6,500/year
Dormitory
$900-$1,800/year
City living cost
$750-1,100/month
Living, travel, and careers around campus
Understand the real environment through daily living, food, transport, weekend travel, and career access.
Food and daily rhythm
Students can find campus dining, international food around Wudaokou, halal options, vegetarian restaurants, and many affordable Chinese meals near subway stations.
Tourism and weekends
The Summer Palace, Yuanmingyuan, Tsinghua campus, the Forbidden City, and hutong neighborhoods are reachable by subway or short ride-hailing trips.
Nearby travel review signals
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Beijing campus-area culture and museum routes
Beijing travel notes commonly connect university life with the Summer Palace, Yuanmingyuan, hutong walks, museums, art districts, and Great Wall day trips.
Summer PalaceYuanmingyuanmuseumsGreat Wall
Student angle
Strong for students who want top academics plus cultural depth, policy access, and iconic China travel routes.
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Why students choose this destination
A real study-abroad decision combines the school, city, cost, travel experience, and career access.
Living cost
$750-1,100/month
Beijing's living cost affects budget, housing choice, and scholarship pressure.
Travel appeal
Museums / Startups
The Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutongs, galleries, and weekend mountain routes make Beijing highly memorable.
Career access
Computer Science / Business
Strong for policy, AI, education, media, research labs, international organizations, and startups.
City and destination context
School choice is also about whether the city fits a student's lifestyle, travel interests, and career goals.
Beijing
Beijing offers elite universities, policy networks, museums, startups, and the strongest cultural first impression for many students.
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Beijing is the strongest first stop for students who want academic prestige and China's cultural depth in one city.
View provinceScholarship programs
CSC
CSC Scholarship
Competition: Very high
Coverage
Usually the strongest route: may include tuition waiver, accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend, and medical insurance depending on degree level and annual rules.
Eligibility
Strong academics, complete documents, suitable major, age and degree eligibility, language readiness, and official nomination or university review.
Renewal
Normally reviewed yearly by academic performance, attendance, conduct, and scholarship regulations.
Best for
Applicants with strong grades, clear study plan, complete documents, and enough time before the deadline.
CSC availability differs by school, degree, major, country channel, and year. Always verify the exact Type A / Type B route.
University
Peking University Scholarship
Competition: Medium
Coverage
Usually a school-level tuition waiver, merit award, or partial scholarship. Some universities offer full or high-value freshman awards.
Application requirements
GPA
3.0+ recommended; medicine, engineering, and elite programs may require more.
Language
English-taught programs commonly ask for IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
HSK
Chinese-taught programs usually require HSK, with level confirmed by school and major.
Documents
Passport, transcripts, graduation proof, recommendation letters, and study plan are commonly required.
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Great for networking and language progress
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