1.What are the application deadlines?

Application deadlines vary by programs and academic years.

Please refer to the most recent information available on our Graduate Admissions page.

2.Where can I find the course list?

Students may take courses taught in either English or Chinese.

The English-taught course offerings include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

-Computational Vision

-Advanced Computer Networks

-Advanced Computer Architecture

-Analysis of Algorithms and Theory of Computational Complexity

-Design Principles of Programming Languages

-Introduction to Probabilistic Programming

-Deep Reinforcement Learning

-Domain-Specific Computing and Systems

3.What application materials are required?

Please refer to the Application Guide on our website for the up-to-date requirements.

Prepare and upload the following documents in the online application system:

•Graduation and degree certificates (in Chinese or English; notarized if needed)

•Official academic transcripts (in Chinese or English; notarized if needed)

•Personal statement (Master’s: 1,500 words; PhD: 3,000 words; include intended supervisor)

•Resume

•Signed Application Commitment Letter (official template)

•Two recommendation letters from professors or equivalent academic personnel

•Language proficiency certificate:

 •Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 6 (writing ≥ 65) or HSK 7–9

•English-taught programs: TOEFL iBT ≥ 100, IELTS ≥ 6.5, or GRE ≥ 315 (waiver possible if degree taught in English)

•Passport information page (clear color scan; ensure passport validity meets requirements)

Optional (if applicable):

•Table of contents and abstracts of publications or other research achievements

4.Do I need to select a supervisor when applying?

For PhD applicants: Selecting a supervisor is required.

For Master’s applicants: Selecting a supervisor is recommended but not mandatory.

5.  Where can I learn about the faculty and research areas?

Faculty profiles, their specialties, and academic achievements are available on our website.

Please refer to: https://cs.pku.edu.cn/English/People/Academician.htm

Prospective students may pursue research in a wide range of areas, including:

-Computational Theory

-Software Engineering

-System Software

-Databases and Big Data

-Computer Vision and Multimedia

-Computer Security

-Computer Networks

-Computer Architecture

-Artificial Intelligence

-Natural Language Processing

-Ubiquitous Computing and Human-Computer Interaction

-Programming Languages

-High Performance Computing (HPC)

-Computer Graphics

Reference: Program Catalogue (PDF)

6.Who should I contact regarding scholarship, campus life, visa, student orientation, etc.?

Please contact the International Student Division (ISD) at study@pku.edu.cn, or visit the ISD website for detailed guidance:

For general application inquiries, please refer to: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/en/detail.php?id=734.

7.  Where should I mail hardcopy application materials?

Mailing Address:

Chinese-taught Program:

Room 330, International Student Division, New Sun Student Center,

Peking University

English-taught Program:

Room 510, School of Computer Science,

Peking University

TEL: (86-10)-6275 0278

E-mail: gradadmissions.cs@pku.edu.cn

https://cs.pku.edu.cn/English/Home.htm