Peking University
China | Haidian District, Beijing, CN, Beijing China
China | Haidian District, Beijing, CN, Beijing China
Established in 1898 as the oldest higher education institution in China, Peking University succeeded the ancient Guozijian (Imperial College). By the 1920s, it emerged as a hub for progressive Chinese thought and played a pivotal role in the nation's New Culture Movement, the May Fourth Movement, and historical events like the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest.
Situated in Beijing's Haidian District near the Yuan Ming Gardens and Summer Palace, its campus, known as "Yan Yuan" (the gardens of Yan), is renowned for its natural beauty.
Peking University comprises 30 colleges and 12 departments, offering 93 undergraduate programs, 2 second Bachelor's degree programs, 199 Master’s degree specializations, and 173 doctoral specialties. While emphasizing fundamental sciences, the university actively promotes applied sciences.
Currently, Peking University hosts 216 research institutes and centers, including 2 national engineering research hubs, 81 key national disciplines, and 12 state-level laboratories.
Peking University is consistently recognized as one of the leading universities globally. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, it is ranked 14th worldwide, securing its position as the top university in China. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 places it 17th globally, further highlighting its academic excellence and leadership among Chinese institutions. Meanwhile, the U.S. News & World Report 2024 ranks Peking University 45th globally and 2nd in Asia, showcasing its strong impact in research, innovation, and graduate outcomes
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