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
Chinese Ministry of Education
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese Academy of Engineering
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
11th globally
Graduate employability ranking
top 10 worldwide
Employer reputation ranking
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.
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Professor at the School of Chinese as a Second Language, Peking University
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.
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Professor of Finance at Guanghua School of Management, Peking University
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.