On June 30, 2025, in the vibrant height of summer, the third International Summer School organized by the School of Computer Science at Peking University officially launched at the university’s historic Yan Yuan campus. This year’s program has attracted 23 international undergraduate students majoring in computer-related fields from top universities around the world, including the University of Southern California, University of California, Berkeley, University of Wisconsin–Madison, NYU Shanghai, University of New South Wales, Nanyang Technological University, Chulalongkorn University, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Kenzhegali Sagadiyev University of International Business and Astana IT University. In addition, more than 30 outstanding Chinese students are also participating, creating a dynamic and diverse international learning environment.

Before the official opening ceremony, the event kicked off with a research sharing session led by current international master's and doctoral students from the School of Computer Science. Three master's students and one PhD student introduced their research interests, academic experiences, campus life, and personal hobbies. The session featured lively interaction and a relaxed atmosphere, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding of research life at PKU from an international student perspective.

(Sharing by current international students)

At the opening ceremony, Professor Hu Zhenjiang, Dean of the School of Computer Science, delivered a welcome speech. He warmly greeted students from around the globe and introduced the upgraded structure of this year’s program, which includes an expanded faculty team and enhanced course content covering cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, embodied intelligence, and hardware-software co-design. He also highlighted the specially arranged corporate visits to Li Auto and Microsoft China, where students will gain first-hand insights into how technology is translated into real-world applications. Professor Hu emphasized that although the students come from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, their shared passion for knowledge and technology brings them together. He encouraged everyone to make the most of this valuable learning opportunity through active engagement and exploration, and expressed his hope that many would return to PKU one day to pursue their degrees and become part of the School of Computer Science community.

(Opening Remarks by Dean Hu Zhenjiang)

Professor Zhou Minghui, Vice Dean of the School, also addressed the students. She provided an overview of the school’s development and its international student programs, reviewed the achievements of previous summer schools, and shared her expectations for this year’s participants. She noted the school’s recent accomplishments in academic research, international collaboration, and talent cultivation, and encouraged students to make full use of the summer school to gain knowledge, build friendships, and broaden their global perspectives.

(Remarks by Vice Dean Zhou Minghui)

During the self-introduction session, students from various countries and regions introduced themselves one by one, fostering mutual understanding and connection.

(Students self introduction)

In the following research institute introduction session, faculty representatives from the School’s eight research institutes presented their respective research areas and achievements, covering a wide range of fields including software, hardware, artificial intelligence, computer vision, networking, the metaverse, big data, and theory. These presentations offered students valuable academic resources and guidance for their future exploration and study.

(Faculty representatives introduced their respective research institutes)

To commemorate the occasion, Dean Hu Zhenjiang, Associate Dean Zhou Minghui, faculty representatives, and all participating students gathered for a group photo.

(Group Photo)

Over the next two weeks, students will take part in a rich array of academic lectures, research activities, and cultural exchange events. The School of Computer Science will continue to provide high-quality teaching resources and support, helping students enhance their academic skills and international competitiveness—leaving behind a memorable and meaningful summer experience at Peking University.