International students who want to apply to Peking University, look! This scholarship strategy is based on the latest information on the official website of the International Cooperation Department of Peking University. It helps you clarify the types of scholarships you can apply for, key time nodes, and application points, and helps you with your study abroad plan.
1. Peking University scholarship main types and benefits
1. Chinese Government Scholarship (Peking University Enrollment)
- Projects covered: undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, ordinary advanced students, and advanced students
- Subdivision type
- Type A (country bilateral project): it is required to apply through the nomination of the host government, embassy or cooperative institution (refer to the 2026 class A scholarship application instructions of Zhejiang University: https://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissions/2022/1020/c68876a2649684/page.htm), covering full tuition, accommodation and living expenses (800 yuan/month for undergraduate courses, source: the 2025 scholarship Handbook of the International Cooperation Department of Peking University, https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/guide/download/2025; For master’s degree, 1100 yuan/month, source: the same as above; Doctor 1400 yuan/month, source: the same as above), medical insurance, and one-time resettlement subsidy (600 yuan for one academic year, 300 yuan for less than one academic year, source: the same as above)
- Type B (University direct enrollment program): students who have not applied through bilateral channels should submit their applications on the “study in China” website (PKU organization code 10001, application program category B, refer to the 2025 PKU graduate freshman scholarship notice: http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1), same as Type A
- Application conditions: non Chinese, healthy in body and mind; Undergraduate applicants need to participate in the “study abroad undergraduate admission level test (CSCA)” and master / doctoral candidates need to have corresponding degrees; In terms of language, Chinese Teaching Majors generally require HSK Level 3 or 4 (depending on the project), and foreign language teaching majors need to provide certificates such as IELTS / TOEFL (TOEFL score above 80 or IELTS score above 6.5, refer to the general admission requirements for international students of Peking University)
- Special reminder: you cannot enjoy other scholarships set up by the Chinese government or Peking University at the same time, or you will be disqualified (refer to the application method for the Class B scholarship of Nankai University in 2026: https://sie.nankai.edu.cn/info/1046/1804.htm)
2. Peking University Scholarship for foreign students
- Covered projects: undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral full-time programs (professional degree, joint degree, and English teaching program students are not allowed to apply. Please refer to the description of PKU Foreign Student Scholarship: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=24)
- Benefits: full scholarship covers full tuition and monthly living expenses (2000 yuan for undergraduate course, source: Peking University Scholarship description published on Beijing International portal in June 2025, https://japanese.beijing.gov.cn/studyinginbeijing/scholarshipapplications/universityscholarships/202007/t20200727_1961542.html; RMB 2500 for master’s degree, source: the same as above; Doctor 3000 yuan, source: the same as above), medical insurance; Some scholarships only cover tuition fees
- Application conditions: it meets the admission requirements of PKU international students, has submitted an application for self-funded projects, and has not received other scholarships
- Application time: generally from March to April of each year (refer to the application deadline of 2025 to March 6, source: Notice on 2025 postgraduate freshman scholarship issued by the Department of International Cooperation of Peking University, http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1)
- Tips: Undergraduate freshmen do not need to apply separately. The university will award the best according to the admission results (refer to the instructions of PKU Foreign Student Scholarship: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=24)
3. Sino-foreign language exchange and cooperation center scholarship
- (1) China research project scholarship
- Projects covered: one semester / one academic year study in international Chinese education, Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, etc
- Benefits: tuition, accommodation, and living expenses (2500 yuan/month, source: scholarship management measures of China foreign language exchange and cooperation center in 2025, https://vocational.chineseplus.net/scholarship/4.html); Comprehensive medical insurance (refer to the general standard of international Chinese teacher scholarship: https://vocational.chineseplus.net/scholarship/4.html)
- (2) International Chinese teacher scholarship
- Projects covered: for students interested in Chinese education, support undergraduate, master’s, and research projects
- Welfare: same as the China research project scholarship
- Application conditions: non-Chinese, aged 16-35 years old (for in-service teachers, it is relaxed to 45 years old), and the Chinese level must reach HSK level III or above (the requirements for different directions are slightly different, please refer to the application measures of Lanzhou University in 2025: https://sice.lzu.edu.cn/col_kzxyjxj/index/)
- Application time: from March 2026 to October 31, 2025 (source: application time of Sino foreign language exchange and cooperation center in 2025, https://vocational.chineseplus.net/scholarship/4.html), September 2026 enrollment until May 15, 2026 (source: ibid.)
- Application channel: it should be posted on the website of the Sino Foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation Center (http://www.chinese.cn) for application
4. Beijing Government Scholarship
- Covered projects: undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral full-time projects (refer to the Beijing government scholarship description of Peking University: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=764)
- Subdivision type
- Class A: covering full tuition, accommodation, and living expenses (the standard is the same as that of the Chinese government scholarship, 800 yuan/month for undergraduate, 1100 yuan/month for master’s, and 1400 yuan/month for doctoral. Source: 2025 scholarship Handbook of International Cooperation Department of Peking University, https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/guide/download/2025); Medical insurance
- Class B: covering full tuition, accommodation, and medical insurance (excluding living expenses)
- Class C: only full tuition fees and medical insurance are covered
- Application conditions: meet the admission requirements of PKU international students, freshmen must pass the preliminary examination of PKU, and students at school must be in grade 2 or above and have excellent grades; No other government or university scholarships
- Application time
- Undergraduate freshmen: no need to apply, and the university will award them on a merit-based basis (refer to the Beijing government scholarship description of Peking University: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=764)
- Postgraduate and doctoral freshmen: the same as the time of applying for the international student scholarship of Peking University (from March to April of each year, refer to the period from 2025 to March 6, source: Notice of the Department of International Cooperation of Peking University on the 2025 postgraduate freshman scholarship, http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1)
- Students in school: September of each year (refer to September 29 of 2025, source: Beijing University International Cooperation Department 2025 Beijing government scholarship students’ application notice, https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=722)
- Application channel: log in to the PKU international student management service platform (http://www.studyatpku.com) for application
5. Social donation scholarship
- Covered projects: specific disciplines or research directions, such as atomic energy scholarship, BHP Billiton “carbon and climate” doctoral candidate unknown scholar scholarship, etc. (refer to Peking University Scholarship list: https://japanese.beijing.gov.cn/studyinginbeijing/scholarshipapplications/universityscholarships/202007/t20200727_1961542.html)
- Welfare: generally covers tuition and living expenses (the amount depends on the project, for example, scholarships for unknown scholars are paid in one time), and some include scientific research subsidies
- Application conditions: it is required to meet the specific project requirements (such as professional background, research direction, etc.), and the materials required by the project (such as research plan, recommendation letter, etc.) shall be submitted separately
- Special reminder: such scholarships should pay attention to the special notice on the official website of the Department of International Cooperation of Peking University (https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/); The application time and process shall be subject to the specific project
2. Summary of key application time in 2026
| Chinese government scholarship Type A | generally, as of January-February 2026 (the nominating institution of the host country needs to be consulted) | Nomination of the host country government / Embassy / cooperative institution (refer to the 2026 class A scholarship application instructions of Zhejiang University: https://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissions/2022/1020/c68876a2649684/page.htm) | – |
| Chinese government scholarship Type B | from now on to February 8, 2026 (postponed from 2025) | “studying in China” website (https://www.campuschina.org); The institution code of Peking University is 10001 | Refer to the application time of Peking University 2025 graduate freshman Scholarship (until February 10, 2025), as notified by the International Cooperation Department of Peking University, http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1 |
| Peking University Scholarship for foreign students | postgraduate and doctoral freshmen: March-April 2026 (refer to March 6, 2025) | Peking University international student management service platform (http://www.studyatpku.com); undergraduate freshmen do not need to apply | The scholarship of the Chinese Foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation Center (entered in September) |
| Scholarship of the Language Cooperation Center (enrolled in March) | by October 31, 2025 | The application schedule of the Sino foreign language exchange and cooperation center in 2025, https://vocational.chineseplus.net/scholarship/4.html | The application schedule of the Sino Foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation Center in 2025, https://vocational.chineseplus.net/scholarship/4.html |
| PKU international student management service platform, and PKU foreign student scholarship application | by May 15, 2026 | Special notice on the official website of the Department of International Cooperation of Peking University (https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/) | Notice of the Department of International Cooperation of PKU on the 2025 graduate freshmen scholarship, http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1 |
| Beijing Government Scholarship (freshmen) | March-April 2026 | Special notice on the official website of the Department of international cooperation of Peking University (https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/) | The application schedule of the Sino Foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation Center in 2025, https://vocational.chineseplus.net/scholarship/4.html |
| Beijing Government Scholarship (students in school) | September 2026 (refer to September 29, 2025) | Peking University international student management service platform | Peking University International Cooperation Department’s 2025 Beijing government scholarship application notice for students in school, https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=722 |
| Social donation scholarships | Depending on the specific project (usually March-May or September-October) | Special notice on the official website of the Department of International Cooperation of Peking University (https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/) | – |
3. General application process and tips
- Application process
- Peking University implements the mechanism of “one application, multi award evaluation” (refer to the notice of Peking University Graduate freshmen scholarship in 2025: http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1); freshmen only need to use the PKU international student management service platform (http://www.studyatpku.com) to submit a scholarship application once, you can automatically participate in the evaluation of multiple Scholarships (such as Peking University Scholarship for foreign students and Beijing government scholarship freshman program), and there is no need to submit it again.
- Chinese government scholarship Type B and LSC scholarship need to submit applications in the corresponding systems (the study in China website and the LSC website). Note that the deadlines for different systems may be different.
- Precautions for material preparation
- All materials shall be clearly scanned, and non-Chinese / English materials shall be attached with a notarized translation (refer to the general application requirements for PKU international students)
- Undergraduate applicants must register for the CSCA examination in advance (to apply for admission in September 2026, you need to take the examination on December 21, 2025, or January 25, 2026. Please refer to the arrangement of the undergraduate entrance examination for studying in China.
- To apply for a Chinese government scholarship, you need to submit the foreigner’s physical examination form (within 6 months of validity). If you can’t provide a certificate of no criminal record, you can submit a letter of commitment (refer to the appendix of the 2025 notice of Peking University Graduate freshman scholarship)
- Proof of legal guardian in China shall be submitted if the student is under the age of 18 (refer to the admission instructions for international students of Peking University)
- Result query and distribution
- Scholarship results are generally notified by e-mail (freshmen) from July to August, and the results of students’ programs are generally announced in October. It is important to keep the application mailbox unblocked.
- The living expenses of academic scholarships (e.g., PKU foreign student scholarships) are paid twice (in September and March of the next year). If they fail to register on time, they will be suspended. After they are re-registered, they can be reissued in the next month (refer to PKU foreign student scholarships Description: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=24)
- Annual review
- After obtaining the scholarship, you need to participate in the evaluation every year (to assess your moral character, academic performance, attendance, etc.). Refer to the annual evaluation requirements of the Beijing Government Scholarship: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=764. You can continue to enjoy the subsidy after passing. The review is generally carried out every spring semester.
4. Official consultation method
- International Student Office of International Cooperation Department of Peking University: Tel. + 86-10-62751230, e-mail study@pku.edu.cn
- PKU international student management service platform: http://www.studyatpku.com (application and query results can be submitted online)
- Chinese government scholarship consultation: Official Website of the National Scholarship Commission (https://www.campuschina.org) or the scholarship page of the International Cooperation Department of Peking University (https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/)
5. Data source description
(Note: all data sources in the text are summarized here for centralized verification)
- Living expenses standard of Chinese government scholarship and one-time resettlement subsidy: the 2025 Scholarship Student Handbook of the Department of International Cooperation of Peking University, https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/guide/download/2025
- Living expenses standard of Peking University Scholarship for foreign students: Peking University Scholarship description published on the Beijing International portal in June 2025, https://japanese.beijing.gov.cn/studyinginbeijing/scholarshipapplications/universityscholarships/202007/t20200727_1961542.html
- Living expenses standard and application time of scholarship of Sino foreign language exchange and cooperation center: scholarship management measures of Sino foreign language exchange and cooperation center in 2025 / application time arrangement, https://vocational.chineseplus.net/scholarship/4.html
- Reference to the application method of the Chinese government scholarship, Type A: description of the 2026 class A scholarship application of Zhejiang University, https://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissions/2022/1020/c68876a2649684/page.htm.
- Reference of Chinese government scholarship Type B application information: Notice of Peking University graduate student freshman scholarship in 2025, http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1
- Peking University Foreign Student Scholarship coverage items and application tips reference: Peking University Foreign Student Scholarship description, https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=24
- Beijing government scholarship coverage projects, application conditions, undergraduate freshmen application methods, reference: Beijing government scholarship description of Peking University
- Reference to the application time of Beijing government scholarship students: Notice on the application of Beijing government scholarship students in 2025, issued by the Department of International Cooperation of Peking University, https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=722
- Reference of projects covered by social donation scholarships: Peking University Scholarship list (Beijing International portal), https://japanese.beijing.gov.cn/studyinginbeijing/scholarshipapplications/universityscholarships/202007/t20200727_1961542.html
- Chinese government scholarships can not be shared at the same time. Please refer to the application measures for class B scholarships of Nankai University in 2026, https://sie.nankai.edu.cn/info/1046/1804.htm.
- Reference to the conditions for applying for scholarships for international Chinese teachers: the application measures of Lanzhou University in 2025, https://sice.lzu.edu.cn/col_kzxyjxj/index/
- Reference to PKU’s “one-time application for multiple awards review” mechanism: Notice on PKU graduate freshmen scholarship in 2025, http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1
- Reference to the requirements of Chinese government scholarship materials: the appendix to the 2025 PKU graduate freshman scholarship notice, http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=1
- Reference for annual evaluation requirements of Beijing Government Scholarship: Peking University Beijing government scholarship description, https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/detail.php?id=764
Note: all data in this article are from the latest information of 2025-2026 officially released by Peking University, relevant government departments and universities, and some references are from the descriptions of similar scholarships in other universities (marked), which shall be subject to the notice published on the official website of Peking University at the time of application. It is recommended to log in to the scholarship page of the PKU International Cooperation Department again before applying（ https://isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/scholarship/ ） to verify, to avoid affecting the application due to policy adjustments.