About Peking University
Founded in 1898, Peking University is China's oldest modern national university and one of its most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Located in Beijing's Haidian District, the university's campus (known as "Yan Yuan") sits near the Yuan Ming Gardens and Summer Palace. As a comprehensive research university, it has become a center for teaching and research across diverse disciplines including pure and applied sciences, social sciences, humanities, and management. The university maintains its position as China's foremost non-technical university and consistently ranks among the world's top educational institutions
48,600
Total enrollment
2,500
International students
12,600
Academic staff
Accreditations and Rankings
48,600
Total enrollment
2,500
International students
12,600
Academic staff
Accreditations and Rankings
Peking University Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
Peking University provides comprehensive career development support through its Career Center, serving as a bridge between students and potential employers. The center offers various services including career counseling, job placement assistance, and professional development workshops. Through its extensive network of industry partnerships and alumni connections, the university facilitates numerous employment opportunities for its graduates. The career services team organizes recruitment events, career fairs, and networking sessions throughout the academic year. The university's strong reputation and global connections create significant advantages for students in their career pursuits, particularly in international opportunities and high-level positions across various sectors
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Graduate employability ranking
top 10 worldwide
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Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Professor Xu Jingning has dedicated nearly 20 years to teaching and researching Chinese as a second language at Peking University's School of Chinese as a Second Language. She earned her Ph.D. in linguistics and applied linguistics from Peking University in 2005. Her primary research interests include linguistic theory and the teaching of Chinese grammar.Throughout her career, she has published over 30 academic papers and authored three academic books. Additionally, she has edited a Chinese grammar textbook and an advanced Chinese textbook, along with co-editing three elementary textbooks for learners of Chinese as a foreign language. Her contributions significantly enhance the field of Chinese language education, making her a respected figure in her area of expertise.
Qiao Liu currently serves as a Professor of Finance and Dean at the Guanghua School of Management, Peking University. He previously taught in the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Hong Kong, where he was tenured. Before his academic career, Liu worked at McKinsey & Company’s Asia-Pacific Corporate Finance and Strategy Practice from December 2001 to July 2003, advising multinational corporations and leading Asian companies on corporate finance and strategic issues.Dr. Liu holds a Ph.D. in Financial Economics from UCLA (2000), an M.A. in International Finance from the Graduate School of the People's Bank of China (1994), and a B.S. in Economics and Mathematics from Renmin University of China (1991). His primary research interests include corporate finance, empirical asset pricing models, financial markets, and the Chinese economy. He has published numerous articles in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics, Management Science, and the Economic Journal.
Li Ma is the Associate Dean and Professor of Organization Management at the Guanghua School of Management, Peking University. He obtained his Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis and completed both his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Tsinghua University. His academic career includes full-time teaching at Tsinghua University and part-time positions at Washington University in St. Louis and Yonsei University in Korea.Dr. Ma specializes in negotiation, conflict management, and participative management, particularly within international contexts. His research has been published in numerous prestigious journals, including the MIT Sloan Management Review, Leadership Quarterly, Human Relations, and the Journal of Business Ethics. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of organizational behavior and management practices, enhancing both academic knowledge and practical applications in the field.
Qiaowei Shen is a Professor of Marketing at the Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, where she has been a faculty member since 2015. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, she holds both an M.A. and a B.A. in Economics from Peking University.Dr. Shen's research interests encompass empirical modeling of firm and consumer decision-making, social interactions and new media, and competitive marketing strategy. Her work contributes to understanding how consumers and firms navigate complex market environments, particularly in the context of digital media. She has published extensively in academic journals, enhancing the field of marketing with her insights into consumer behavior and strategic marketing practices.
Erdong Zhao is a professor in the School of Economics and Management at Beijing Institute of Technology. He holds a BA and MA in history from Jilin University and earned his Ph.D. in economics from Wuhan University in China. From 2010 to 2011, he served as a research fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.In 2014, Zhao received the National Excellent Video Open Course Award for his course “Power of Communication” from China’s Ministry of Education. This course was also selected as a NETEASE Video Open Course in 2015, ranking among the top ten in views for eight consecutive months, with over 200,000 students participating by May 2020. Additionally, he won first prize in the Online Micro-lecture Teaching Contest held by China’s Ministry of Education for his course “Personality and Occupational Choices” in 2015.
Guangjin Tian is a Professor and Ph.D. tutor at the School of Government, Beijing Normal University. He holds a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and began his teaching career at Beijing Normal University in 2004. Since 2016, he has been teaching courses on Environmental Pollution Events and Emergency Response.His areas of expertise include Land Economics, Policy and Management, Land Use Planning, Land Use Dynamic Change and Simulation, Real Estate Economics, and the Impact of Land Use Dynamic Change on Climate Change. Professor Tian's research focuses on understanding the complexities of land use and its implications for environmental policy, contributing to the development of effective strategies for managing environmental pollution and emergencies. His work plays a significant role in addressing pressing issues related to land use and environmental sustainability in China.
Wang Shizhou is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Peking University Law School. He holds a master's degree in criminal law from Peking University and another master's degree in law from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. His academic excellence has been recognized with the Humboldt Research Award in Germany, awarded for his outstanding contributions to teaching and research.Professor Wang's research areas include criminal law, foreign criminal law, comparative criminal law, and international criminal law. His work focuses on understanding the complexities of legal systems across different jurisdictions and contributes to the development of legal scholarship in these fields. Through his teaching and research, he plays a significant role in shaping the next generation of legal scholars and practitioners.
Liu Jiaying, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Computer Science and Technology, Peking University. He graduated with a PhD in Computer Application Technology from Peking University in June 2010. During the academic year of 2007 to 2008, he was a visiting scholar at the Multimedia Communication Laboratory at the University of Southern California. After completing his PhD, he remained at Peking University to teach and engage in research.Dr. Liu's research primarily focuses on image and video processing and coding optimization. He has published over 50 academic papers and has applied for nearly 30 invention patents, of which 7 have been authorized. His teaching excellence has been recognized with awards such as the first prize in the "Peking University Young Teachers Teaching Basic Skills Competition" and the title of "Advanced Individual in Teaching Informatization." Through his work, Dr. Liu contributes significantly to advancements in computer science and technology education
Guo Wei graduated from the Department of Computer Science at Peking University in 1997 with a master's degree and has remained at the university as a faculty member ever since. He teaches courses such as Programming Practice and has served as the coach for Peking University's ACM/ICPC competition team for many years.He is the author of several notable works, including New Standard C++ Programming and Solutions to ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest Asia Regional Preliminary Contest Problems. His contributions to computer science education and competitive programming have significantly impacted students' learning experiences and skills development in programming and algorithmic problem-solving.
Teng Jun is a professor at the School of Foreign Languages, Peking University, and holds a Ph.D. from Kobe University in Japan. His research focuses on traditional Japanese culture and arts as well as the history of Sino-Japanese cultural exchange. He has authored several significant works, including Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony Culture (Oriental Publishing House, 1992), The Journey from Tea to Tea Ceremony: A Study on the Cultural Background of Tea (Japan Shicheng Publishing House, 1998), History of Sino-Japanese Tea Culture Exchange (People's Publishing House, 2004), and Japanese Art up to the Nineteenth Century (Higher Education Press, 2007)
Li Quan is an Associate Professor and doctoral supervisor of International Trade at the School of Economics, Peking University. She obtained her Bachelor's (1992), Master's (1996), and Ph.D. (2003) degrees in International Economics from Peking University. From March 2009 to March 2010, she served as a visiting scholar and faculty member at the Department of Economics at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA.Her areas of expertise include International Trade, E-Commerce, and the American Economy. Li Quan has authored significant works such as International Trade published by Peking University Press and China Development Press. Her contributions to the field are recognized through her active involvement in academic research and teaching, making her a prominent figure in international trade studies
Ye Wei studied at the History Department of Peking University from 1990 to 2001, where he obtained a Ph.D. in History. Following his graduation, he served as a lecturer in the same department from July 2001 to July 2006. Since August 2006, he has been an associate professor at the History Department of Peking University, contributing to the academic community through teaching and research in historical studies. His expertise encompasses various aspects of history, reflecting his extensive educational background and experience in the field.
Tang Dashi, Ph.D., is a teacher at the School of Information Science and Technology at Peking University. He has extensive experience in project development and teaching programming. His published textbooks include Java Programming, C# Programming Tutorial, and Visual C++.NET Programming, among others. Dr. Tang's work focuses on equipping students with practical programming skills, contributing significantly to computer science education.
Liu Tian is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Peking University, specializing in algorithm analysis and computational complexity theory. He has led two projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and has worked on multiple other research topics, contributing to the academic community through numerous publications and translations.Since 2006, he has been teaching courses such as Set Theory and Graph Theory and Foundations of Theoretical Computer Science. His excellence in teaching has been recognized with the Peking University Teaching Excellence Award in both 2006 and 2013. Liu Tian's research and educational contributions significantly enhance the understanding of algorithms and their complexities within the field of computer science
Louis Tao is a researcher at the Center for Bioinformatics within the School of Life Sciences at Peking University. His research focuses on computational neurobiology, systems biology, and the development of mathematical models to address biological problems. He has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2007, Associate Research Scientist at New York University from 2000 to 2003, and an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University from 1997 to 2000. His research interests include mathematical modeling of sensory systems, dimensional-reduction techniques applied to neuronal networks, kinetic theory of neuronal networks, and mathematical analysis of neural systems imaging data. Through his extensive experience and research contributions, Louis Tao plays a significant role in advancing the understanding of complex biological systems.
Jiang Bian is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at Peking University. He graduated from Jilin University and earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Science degrees from Peking University in 1992 and 1995, respectively. Since 2000, he has been teaching courses such as University Chemistry at Peking University. His teaching excellence has been recognized with several awards, including the Peking University Most Popular Course Award in 2012 and 2013, the Baosteel Outstanding Teacher Award in 2010, and the Top Ten Best Teachers Award in 2009. Additionally, he received the China Education Committee Science and Technology Progress Award for his contributions to education and research in chemistry.
Pu Xiaoping is a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at the School of Pharmacy, Peking University, where she has been a faculty member since July 2002 and became a doctoral supervisor in January 2005. She studied at Hokkaido University in Japan from 1990 to 1995, earning both her master's and doctoral degrees. After returning to China, she conducted postdoctoral research in the Neurobiology Department at the Institute of Basic Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, from 1995 to 1997.Professor Pu has published over 100 scientific research papers in domestic and international academic journals, including more than 50 papers indexed by SCI. She holds four Chinese patents related to new drug development and has led or is currently completing several significant research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Technology. Additionally, she has played a crucial role in preclinical pharmacology and toxicology evaluations for various new drugs, assisting enterprises in obtaining new drug certificates.
Zhao Xin is a lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at the School of Pharmacy, Peking University. She completed her undergraduate studies at Peking University and continued her education in the same department, where she earned both her master's and doctoral degrees. Currently, she teaches several undergraduate and graduate courses, including Pharmacology, Pharmacology Experiments, Cellular Pharmacology, New Drug Discovery and Drug Targets, and Central Advanced Pharmacology.Dr. Zhao is actively involved in research and currently holds a National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund. She participates in various projects, including the "Major New Drug Creation" National Science and Technology Major Project led by the Ministry of Science and Technology, contributing to advancements in pharmacological research and education.
Sun Yi, PhD, is a lecturer at the School of Pharmacy, Peking University. She graduated from the same institution in 2012 and pursued her doctoral studies there, during which she was sponsored by the China Scholarship Council to study abroad for a year at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tokyo, Japan. After completing her PhD, she remained at Peking University and has since taught several courses, including Pharmacology, Cellular Pharmacology, Advanced Pharmacology (Central), and New Drug Discovery and Drug Targets.Dr. Sun currently holds a National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund and is involved in various projects, including the "Major New Drug Creation" National Science and Technology Major Project led by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Her primary research areas include the pharmacodynamics and pathogenesis of drugs targeting neurodegenerative diseases and functional multi-neuron calcium imaging. Additionally, she manages educational funds from both Peking University School of Medicine and Peking University School of Pharmacy, contributing to advancements in pharmacological education and research.
Cai Yunling is an Associate Professor at the School of Chinese as a Foreign Language at Peking University. He graduated from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Peking University in July 1996 and earned a master's degree in Modern Chinese from the same institution in July 1999. Since then, he has been teaching, focusing on graduate courses such as Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Classroom Teaching Research, and Chinese Teaching Skills, as well as courses for international students that include Chinese Intensive Reading, Oral English, Correct Pronunciation, Business, and Reading. His research interests encompass classroom teaching research, teacher training, and textbook writing, with five published papers and over ten textbooks to his name. Additionally, he has conducted teacher training for Chinese language educators in various countries including South Korea, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and Singapore