Deadline: November 30, 2026.

The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students from both the Chinese Mainland and abroad, to study, live, and learn together. International students comprise roughly 75% of the student body.

Throughout their time at the Yenching Academy, scholars have opportunities to explore various interests and identify potential career options. The Career Development service strives to enhance Yenching scholars’ career prospects and help them improve their academic and professional skills. Aimed at fostering competitive advantage, the Academy’s workshops, one-on-one consultations and seminars assist scholars in planning their careers. Whether scholars have a clear career path in mind or are still in the process of defining one, the Academy offers them guidance through their personal journeys.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants should have:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program with the expectation of receiving their diploma in August of the intended enrollment year
• An outstanding academic record
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China
• A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential
• English proficiency.

*Peking University does not allow students to be enrolled in other degree programs whilst studying at the university.

BENEFITS

The Yenching Academy provides a generous fellowship to all scholars, including:

1. Tuition fees
2. Accommodation
3. Monthly stipend
4. One round-trip travel fare
5. Field study costs

APPLICATION

Candidates may apply through Yenching Academy’s online application portal. Each applicant will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit the following materials in English:

• Completed online application form; 
• Personal statement (750 words or less);
• Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1500 words, excluding citations);
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Official transcript(s);
• Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;
• Two academic letters of recommendation (Chinese or English):

China’s Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Regions (HMT) are required to provide an English proficiency test report, even if they have attended or graduated from an English-taught degree program. Without providing an English proficiency test report, candidates from these regions will need to take English as a Second Language after enrollment at Peking University. For applicants from the Chinese Mainland, an English proficiency test report is a compulsory application material.

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