Peking
University
International Student
Orientation Guide
北京大学外国留学生
入学指南
This book was last updated in May 2013. For more up-to-date information,
please visit the International Students Division website. If inconsistency occurs,
the Chinese version shall prevail.
Peking University
International Student
Orientation Guide
Contents
FROM THE PRESIDENT
03
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
04
+ Visa Application 04
+ Housing Arrangements
06
+ Finances
08
+ What to Bring 09
+ Packing for Your Trip
09
UPON YOUR ARRIVAL
10
+ Getting to PKU from the Airport 11
+ Registration of Your Residence at Local Police Station
12
+ Setting up a Bank Account 12
+ Health Care & Insurance
13
+ Registration
14
+ Tuition Payment 15
+ Information for Scholarship Students
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+ Academic Information for Visiting Students
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+ Residence Permit Application
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ORIENTATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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+A Short History of Beijing
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+About Peking University
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+Students’ Association
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+ Contact us
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MAP OF PEKING UNIVERSITY
BEIJING SUBWAY MAP
APPENDIX
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Peking University
International Student
Orientation Guide
From the President
Dear International Students,
On behalf of the entire Peking University community, I would
like to extend a warm welcome to all of you to the beautiful
campus!
Peking University (PKU) is a student-oriented research university where individual
responsibility and independence are fundamental to the education we offer. We strive to
create an environment where not only Chinese but also international students and staff
feel at home.
Since its establishment in 1898 as the first national comprehensive institution of higher
learning ever founded in China, PKU has been regarded as a symbol of modern Chinese
education. With our democratic administration laying great emphasis on academic
freedom and scientific research, we have proudly produced a great number of scholars in
various areas of concentration and specialty. The student body, faculty, and alumni have
made significant research achievements and generated an incredible number of works of
scholarship in both the arts and the sciences.
Internationalization is an important process in higher education. Spending time abroad
enriches the lives of our students and staff. At the same time, international students
and staff who visit PKU bring new insights to our academic community, creating a truly
international campus. While learning from brilliant minds and enhancing your intellectual
abilities, you may also indulge in its rich cultural heritages and participate in a variety of
extracurricular activities during your stay.
Finally, I would like to express my wish to keep in touch with you. We consider you to be
our best ambassadors and I hope that, after a fruitful and pleasant stay at PKU, you will
remain an integral part of our academic community.
Sincerely,
Wang Enge
President
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BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
Visa Application
You may apply for your Chinese Visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your home
country. When applying for your visa, please remember to bring along with you your valid
passport, the original copy of the university's admission notification and a Visa Application
Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (also known as the JW201/JW202 form). Do
make sure that your letter of admission and JW202 form are handed back to you together
with your passport after obtaining Chinese visa. You will need these documents to apply for
Residence Permit after arrival in Beijing.
For information regarding the location and contacts of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in
your country, please visit the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/
eng/
Important: The Student Visa/’X’ Visa is only valid for 30 days after
arrival. You must apply for a Residence Permit within these 30 days;
you would be otherwise considered staying illegally and heavily fined.
It is not advisable to arrive way before the day of registration since you will
not be able to apply for a Residence Permit prior to registration.
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Student Visa/’X’ Visa Sample
International Students who will be
studying in China for more than 6 months
are required to obtain a Student Visa,
known as ‘X’ Visa.
Visiting Visa/ ‘F’ Visa Sample
Students who will be studying in China
for less than 6 months may apply for a
Visiting Visa, known as‘F’Visa.
Tourist Visa/ ‘L’ Visa Sample
Students who plan to come to China one
month before the day of registration may
apply for a tourist visa, known as‘L’
Visa.
Important: Once you arrive in Beijing, you must ensure that Peking University has your current
address at all times. If, for any reason, Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau wishes to contact
you they will rely on the address the university has for you.
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Housing Arrangements
Students are required to arrive in Beijing no later than the day of registration
(the registration date is written on your admission notification).
On-Campus Dormitories:
Zhongguanyuan Global Village, PKU
Shaoyuan Student Dormitories
5 minutes walking distance from PKU east gate
For more information, please contact the
Tel: 86-10-62752288; 86-10-62752236
International Students Accommodation Office:
http://www.pkugv.com
Tel: 86-10-62752264; 86-10-62757361
http: //www.pkusy.com
*For more information, please contact the
* Note: Only limited vacancies are available for
International Students Accommodation Office.
international students on campus. You may find
off-campus apartment via local rental agents.
It takes several days to find suitable accommodation. You may reserve a temporary accommodation
at the local hostel while making arrangements for permanent housing. Here are a couple of hotels
and hostels to choose from:
On Campus:
Zhongguanyuan Global Village, PKU
Peking University Shaoyuan Guest House
北京大学中关新园
北京大学勺园
5 minutes walking distance from PKU east gate
Tel: 86-10-62757361
Tel：+86-10-62752288 62752236
http://www.pkusy.com
http://www.pkugv.com
The Lake View Hotel
北大博雅国际会议中心
Tel：+86-10-82689999
http://www.thelakeviewhotel.com.cn/cn/booking.html
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Off Campus:
Resource Hotel
You Dian Liaoyangyuan
北京资源宾馆
邮电疗养院
1 minute walking distance from PKU
15 minutes walking distance from PKU west
southwest gate
gate
No. 1 Yi He Yuan Road, Haidian District,
Tel: +86-10-62587779
Beijing, China
http://www.bjposthotel.cn
Tel: +86-10-82629988
http://www.pkuzy.cn
Sariz International Hotel
萨尔利兹国际酒店
FX HOTELS (ZhongGuanCun)
富驿时尚酒店（中关村店）
10 minutes walking distance from PKU
southwest gate
68 North 4th Ring West Road (South of
Haidian Bridge; Leftbank Community
Building)
Tel: +86-10-58986688
http://www.fxhotels.com/
20 minutes walking distance from PKU
No.19, Zhongguancun Avenue, Haidian
District, Beijing, China
Tel：+86-10-82488866
http://www.sarizhotel.com.cn/
Beijing Xihua Hotel北京锡华商务酒店
5 minutes walking distance from PKU west
gate
No.12, Yi He Yuan Road, Haidian District,
Beijing, China
BeiJing QingHuaYuan Hotel
清华园宾馆
20 minutes walking distance from PKU east
gate
No. 45-1, Cheng Fu Road, Haidian District,
Beijing, China.
Tel: +86-10-62573355
http://www.tsinghuahotel.com/en/index.asp
Tel: +86-10-62646688
http://www.bjxhhotel.com/
JINJIANG Inn (ZhongGuanCun)
锦江之星酒店（中关村店）
10 minutes walking distance from PKU
southwest gate
No.42, Haidian Road, Haidian District,
Beijing, China
Tel: +86-400-820-9999
http://www.jinjianginns.com
Students may search for other short-term housings at these search engines:
http://english.ctrip.com/
http://www.beijingbuddy.com
http://www.hostelcn.com/en/
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Finances
There are several banks near Peking University where you
can set up a bank account after you have arrived in Beijing.
If you are planning to convert foreign currencies into RMB,
the banks in Beijing accept the foreign currencies of:
Pound Sterling, Hong Kong Dollar, American Dollar, Euro,
Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, etc.
Bank of China: http://www.boc.cn/
Many banks in Beijing accept American Dollar Traveler's
Checks; however, it takes more than 40 working days to
process the checks.
If you are planning to wire-transfer funds/money to your
Beijing bank account, do prepare some “on-hand” cash
to cover the expenses needed for short-term housing,
meals, etc. To be on a safe side, we recommend you to
carry the amount (of cash) that is enough to cover your
monthly living expenses as it takes several working days
for the money-transfer to be completed.
Our estimation for the average cost of living per month in
Beijing is 6,000 RMB (housing, food and transportation
included).
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What to Bring
Do make sure that you keep at least 2 photocopies of your important documents. You should
consider having your important documents, such as medical prescriptions and marriage certificates (if
necessary), translated into Mandarin before leaving your country.
Below is the checklist of important documents
that you must carry with you to Beijing:
Valid passport and visa
Admission Letter from Peking University (original copy)
Visa Application for Study in China form (also known as the JW201/JW202 form) (original)
Traveler's check or bank draft for your tuition payment
2-inch full-faced photos with white/blue background (at least 3 copies)
Physical examination record and blood test reports (original, if available)
Passport, visa, marriage certificate and birth certificates of your family members (if any)
You may also consider
bringing these documents
with you if you deem them
necessary:
School
transcripts
+
Personal
bank
statement
+
Reference/
Recommendation
letters
Packing for Your Trip
Travel light. Most daily necessities can be easily purchased in convenience stores, supermarkets and
shopping malls in Beijing. We recommend that you purchase your daily necessities (such as paper
folders, cooking utensils, mirrors, etc.) in Beijing after you have settled in, as you will then have a
better idea of what you actually need.
If possible, do consider packing with you a towel and a set of sheets from home. You might need
them to “settle-down” with on the day you arrived in Beijing.
We strongly suggest you bring along the things that will make you feel at home, such as posters,
photos and cultural items from your country. These momentos from home may help make you feel
comfortable in Beijing and also minimize cultural shocks as well as homesickness.
Here are some recommended interactive websites that can help you with preparing your packing list:
www.travellerspoint.com/packing-list.cfm
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UPON
YOUR
ARRIVAL
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Getting to PKU
from the Airport
TAXI
Taxi is the most convenient transportation to the University from the airport.
The regular taxi meter-rate is 2 RMB/km. As the Capital Airport is located 40km
northeast from the campus, it will cost you around 100-120 RMB (expressway
fee of 10 RMB and bunker surcharge of 3 RMB included) to get to the university
from the airport. It takes approximately 1-1.5 hours to arrive at PKU from the
airport, depending on the traffic.
Please remember to ask the driver for the receipt
BUS
You may also first travel to Zhong Guan Cun (中关村) via the airport shuttle bus
(Line 5) and then take a taxi from Zhong Guan Cun. The airport shuttle fare is
16 RMB, and you may purchase the ticket at the shuttle bus booth located just
outside the Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. Once you get off at Zhong Guan Cun, take
a taxi to PKU, which will cost about 15-25 RMB.
Line 5 Shuttle Bus operating hours: 6:50 a.m. to 24:00
For more information, you may find at the website:
http://www.bcia.com.cn/traffic/airbus/index.shtml
SUBWAY
You may also take the subway. Take the Line ‘Airport Express’ from
Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, and transfer to Line 10 at the ‘Sanyuanqiao’
station, and then transfer to the Line 4 at ‘Haidian Huangzhuang’ station,
and finally get off at ‘The East Gate of Peking University’ station. The Line
‘Airport Express’ charges 25 RMB, for other subway lines only charges 2
RMB/person.
The Line ‘Airport Express’ operating hours:
6:20-22:50 (from Terminal 3), 6:35-23:10 (from Terminal 2).
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Registration of Your
Residence at Local Police Station
In accordance with Rules for the Implementation of the Chinese Law on Control of the Entry and Exit
of Foreigners, international students must register at the local police station within 24 hours after
their arrival. If you stay in a hotel temporarily, you need not register until you find permanent housing.
Failing to register at the local police station will be warned or fined up to 500RMB.
Setting Up a Bank Account
Below are the banks near PKU where you
can set up a bank account upon your arrival:
reco most
mme
nded
Bank of China
Bank of Beijing
China
Construction
Bank
1 minute
2 minutes
5 minutes
walking
walking distance
walking
distance from
from the East
distance from
the Southwest
Gate or the
the South Gate
Gate
Southwest Gate
Industrial and
Commercial
Bank of China
Agricultural
Bank of China
On campus
On campus
It is required that you present your passport to the bank staff when you open a bank account /and
when you exchange currencies. In addition to that, remember to apply or ask for a UnionPay Card.
The UnionPay Card functions as a Debit Card, it enables you to transfer money from your saving/
checking account directly to the recipient’s account and it is commonly used in Beijing.
Students are recommended to first open a bank account in Beijing, convert foreign currencies into
RMB, and then make their tuition payment to PKU via Bank Card.
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Health Care
Insurance
&
The Chinese Ministry of Education
requires that all international students
be medically insured throughout their
study in China. This policy is crucial
to the health, wellness and success
of international students.
At Peking University we require
health insurance coverage for
our students. Both international
and domestic students have been
required to maintain sufficient health
insurance coverage as a means of
protecting themselves. Please note
that students without a valid medical
insurance are not allowed to register.
There will be a ‘Ping An Insurance
Booth’ at the registration site
where you can purchase your
medical insurance/health plan.
The Comprehensive Insurance
Plan for Foreign Students, which
covers hospitalization and medical
treatment for accidental injury, is
recommended.
For more information about the insurance plans offered by Ping An, please visit
http://www.pingan.com
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Registration
Registration Procedures
Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Senior
visiting students, Research Scholars
General visiting students
Purchase medical insurance
Purchase medical insurance
Register and collect orientation package
Register and collect orientation package
Day of
Pay tuition
Pay tuition
Registration
Collect scholarship stipends (if any)
Collect scholarship stipends (if any)
Enroll at your department/school
Sign up for other orientation activities
Sign up for other orientation activities
Obtain Campus Card
1-2 weeks
-Obtain student ID
Enroll at your department/school with the
after
-Visa/Residence Permit application
confirmation letter
Take the placement test
registration
Obtain student ID
Visa/Residence Permit application
All students have to register on their designated day of registration. Students must
bring the following documents and register at the 'Registration Booth' located in
Zhongguanyuan Global Village.
Admission Notification (original copy)
Visa Application for Study in China form (JW201/JW202 form) (original copy)
Physical examination record and blood test reports (original, if available)
Passport and valid visa
2-inch photos (at least 3 copies)
Please keep in mind that no one can register on your behalf.
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Late Registration
Students are required to arrive no later than the day of registration (specific date is written on the
admission letter). Those who will be arriving late must write a letter to the International Students
Division via fax (86-10-62751233) or email (study@pku.edu.cn), informing the staff of your late
arrival and its reasons.
Students who have not registered after 2 weeks since their designated day of registration will be
dismissed from the university.
Tuition Payment
Students must have paid the full amount of one year's tuition by the end of the day of registration. The
university only accepts payment made in RMB.
Students may make their tuition payment at the registration booth on the day of registration in
the following ways. For any reasons you would like to pay your tuition before the registration day,
you could pay via UnionPay Card (also called 'Yinlian Card' 银联卡) one week before the day of
registration at Room 123, Shaoyuan Building 3.
We recommend students to pay their tuition via UnionPay Card as this is the safest and the most
convenient way to transfer large sums of money. The UnionPay Card functions as a Debit Card,
it transfers money from your saving/checking account directly to the recipient's account and it is
commonly used in Beijing.
Other alternatives to make tuition payment:
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Wire Transfer
The university's bank details for wire transfer are:
-Account Name: 北京大学 (Peking University)
-Account Number: 811600938008091001
-Branch Details: 中国银行北京北大支行
-Remittance Information: Student Registration Number and Student’s name.
Please note that: If you use wire transfer, the fund must be transferred to PKU before
August 20, 2013, and you may pick up the receipt after registration at Room 123,
Shaoyuan Building 3.
2
Cash (in RMB) (Only applicable on the day of registration)
3
Traveler's Cheque/ Foreign Currency (Only applicable on the day of registration)
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Information for Scholarship Students
The Scholarship refers to the Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius
Institute Scholarship, University Exchange Scholarship and PKU Freshman
Scholarship, covering tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, etc.
For the information of your scholarship type and covering, please refer to your Admission Notification.
Living Allowances
Freshmen who register before the 15th of the
If your scholarship covers your monthly
registration month will get the full allowance of
living allowance, please pay attention to the
this month; those who register afterwards will
information as follows：
get half amount.
The university will open a bank account and
For graduates, the allowance will be given until
prepare a Bank Card (from Bank of China) for
15 days after the graduation date.
you after the day of registration.
The allowance will be terminated from the next
Please submit a photocopy of your passport ID
month after the students suspend their studies,
page to the staff at the 'Scholarship Booth' on
drop or graduate from the university.
the day of registration.
Monthly living allowance covers school holidays.
The living allowance will be granted monthly after
One month's allowance will be withheld if
you register. The first month's allowance can be
the students do not register on time without
collected upon your registration. The allowance
permission in advance, leave without persuasive
of the next few months will be transferred into
reasons or are absent from the school for over
your account of BOC (Bank of China) between
a month. The allowance will be withheld for one
20th and 25th every month.
semester if the students are absent from the
school without permission for over two months.
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The allowance standard during the period of
accommodation will be cancelled automatically, and
Chinese language studies will be the same with that
the dormitory will not be reserved.
of the degree-seeking period.
Insurance and Medical Care
Students who need to get the allowance in advance
Chinese Government Scholarship students whose
due to personal reasons are required to submit their
scholarship covers the medical care will have the
application to the International Students Division 2
benefit of the medical insurance paid by the Chinese
working days ahead of time.
government, while others have to buy the insurance
Accommodation
either before or after their arrival in China.
If your scholarship covers accommodation, please
For University Exchange Scholarship students,
pay attention to the information as follows:
since your scholarship does not cover the medical
Peking University provides dormitories at
Zhongguanyuan Global Village (Building No.5) on
campus.
Single rooms for doctoral candidates;
Double rooms for visiting students, research
scholars, undergraduates and graduate students;
For more information, please refer to the website:
www.pkugv.com
The dormitory is available after you register.
If you are not satisfied with the dormitory we
provide, you can also choose to find off-campus
living residences on your own. The treatment of
care, please purchase the required medical
insurance either before or after your arrival in China.
For Confucius Institute Scholarship students and
PKU Freshman Scholarship students, if your
scholarship covers insurance, you need first buy the
required medical insurance, and then come to the
International Students Division with the receipt for
reimbursement.
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Academic Information
for Visiting Students
Classes Enrollment
General Visiting Students need take the Chinese Language Placement test after registration,
and whether they study Chinese or learn specific subjects depends upon the test result.
Students who have got old HSK Level 7 or new HSK Level 6 could go to PKU departments/
schools to study subjects without taking the placement test.
General visiting students who fail to meet the requirement of Chinese proficiency need study
Chinese at School of Chinese as a Second Language, and after they meet the requirement
they could apply for changing to other department/school. Students studying at School of
Chinese as a Second Language must take a course load of 18 academic hours per week at
least.
Undergraduate students of Peking University have priority in selecting undergraduate
courses.
Senior Visiting Students and Research Scholars normally conduct research regarding a
specific subject with a supervisor from the accepting department/school. They may audit
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courses pertaining to their research topic with the approval of their supervisor and
department/school.
Attendance and Excused Absences
Attendance and participation are mandatory for all lectures, tests and other academic
activities. Were you to miss any academic activities, you must ask for an approval for
excused absences in advance. General visiting students who will be absent for one week
or lesser must ask for approval from their course administrator and their department/
school; approval from the dean is required for students who will miss classes for more
than one week. Senior visiting students and research scholars will need to have their
absences approved by their supervisor and the dean of their department/school.
Visiting students who have accumulated over a month of excused absences will be
considered to withdraw from the university. Those who have missed academic activities
for more than one month without approval will be dismissed from the University.
Extension of Studying Period
Students will be considered for an extension of study upon request. The request will be
approved by the International Students Division based on students’ previous academic
records and attendance. The extension application is usually in May and November.
Procedures before Leaving: Transcript and Certificate
When you finish all the courses, you may come to the International Students Division
with your student ID two weeks before your departure and apply for transcript and
certificate. Senior visiting students, research scholars and dropouts must complete
required departure procedures before applying for a certificate and transcript.
Students will get a final transcript and certificate upon completion of their study. During
the study, however, students cannot apply for the transcript but may inquire about the
grades.
Note: General visiting students who fail to attend over one-third of their classes are not
eligible to receive a certificate of achievement.
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Residence Permit Application
Students holding a student visa/’X’ visa must apply for a residence permit
within the first 30 days after their arrival. To apply for a residence permit,
students must first submit the following documents to the International
Students Division.
1
First-timer: certificate of housing registration from the local police station, JW202/
JW201 (original), admission letter, health report, one 2-inch photo (with white/blue
background).
2
New students asking for an extension of residence permit: graduation proof,
admission letter from Peking University, JW202/JW201, certificate of housing
registration, one 2-inch photo.
3
Renew F-visa (first timer) or change L-visa into F-visa: admission letter, JW202/
4
Extend the residence permit, or renew F-visa: certificate of housing registration,
JW201, certificate of housing registration, one 2-inch photo.
one 2-inch photo.
5
Students under 18: authorization form from a legal guardian, photocopy of the
guardian's passport, latest visa page and immigration stamp (for Chinese guardians,
photocopy of their ID card), photocopies of parents’ passports, birth certificate given
by the Chinese Embassy in home country.
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Two ways to have your visa/residence permit done:
Submit your application to the Public Security Bureau(PSB) directly
Procedures:
1
provide all the documents above
your information online at
2 register
the International Students Division
3
verified by the Public Security Bureau online
4 get the application form at the International Students Division
5 go to Public Security Bureau to submit your application
6
pick up your passport with visa renewed at PSB ( after 5-10 working days)
Office Hours
Venue
8: 30 ~11: 30, 13: 30 ~ 16: 30
Room 109, Shaoyuan No. 3 Building, Peking University
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Submit your application through
the Visa Service Agency
Procedures
1
provide all the document above
3
sign your name
the information
2 confirm
on the application form
4 pay the visa and service fees
5 pick up your passport with visa renewed (after 8 or 9 working days).
Office Hours
Venue
Service Fee
8: 30 ~11: 30, 13: 30 ~ 15: 30
Room 112/126, Shaoyuan No. 3 Building, Peking University
100 RMB/person
Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau
Address: No. 2, Dongdajie, Andingmen, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Office Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm (from Monday to Saturday)
Tel: 86-10-84020101 (24-hour automatic inquiry)
Website: http://www.bjgaj.gov.cn/
Medical Certificate
All students who are studying in China for more than 6 months must obtain a medical certificate
issued by the Beijing International Travel Healthcare Center (BITHC). Students may be required to
run several tests by the BITHC in order to get a medical certificate. New students who have their
medical certificate from their home country must have it verified by the BITHC.
Beijing International Travel Healthcare Center:
Address: No. 10 Dezheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Office Hours: 8:30 am – 11:00 am, Monday to Friday
Tel: 86-10-82403675
Instruction to get to the BITHC:
First take a bus 333 outside the west gate of our campus, and get off at Zhong Hai Feng Lian
Shanzhuang south gate Stop and walk 100m east. (by taxi may cost 30 RMB)
ORIENTATION
During our orientation you will be given
information about enrolment procedures,
personalized timetables and the like. It is very
important that you attend our orientation, please
visit our website (http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/) for
the latest information.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
A Short History
of Beijing
Beijing is a glamorous city with a long history of more than
2,900 years. As China's political, cultural and educational
center, Beijing is a rapidly developing metropolis longing
for various exchanges with other countries in this
increasingly globalizing world.
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Beijing is a hub of Chinese civilization and culture
and boasts 7300 cultural relics and historic sites and
more than 200 scenic spots. Traversing for several
kilometers on lofty and rugged mountain ranges,
the Great Wall is the only man-made structure
that can be seen in the outer space. Noted for its
undisturbed tranquility, the Summer Palace is a
classic representative of royal gardens and summer
retreats. Situated at the city's heart, the Forbidden
City is a fine embodiment of China's long history
and vibrant culture. Beijing is also well-known for
its labyrinthine hutongs and square courtyards,
which have become an integral part of this city after
hundreds of years. This city has become a cultural
monument with great vitality, encompassing great
past glories and modern progress in economics,
social systems, science and technology. Beijing
also takes great pride in its cultural heritage and
environment. Through adopting a strategy of
sustainable development, this ancient city will
display a brand-new image to the world.
August and September mark the end of summer
and the beginning of autumn in Beijing, with
temperatures ranging from 18 to 30 degrees
Celsius. September and October is the best season
to visit, with clear, blue skies allowing visitors to fully
witness the charm and vastness of the city.
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About Peking
University
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About Peking University
Established in 1898, Peking University was originally founded as the Imperial
University of Peking—the first national comprehensive university in modern China.
For over a century, she has contributed to the development of China and the
destiny of its people, dedicating herself to promoting the prosperity of the nation
by embracing science, democracy, patriotism and progress as the core virtues.
Building on China's cultural heritage that extends over five millennia, Peking
University is a pioneer in China's higher education reform in the 21st century and
plays a crucial role in China's modernization.
As China's leading higher education institution for teaching and research, Peking
University enjoys an excellent academic reputation, attracting top scholars and
students from China and all over the world. In accordance with its academic
brilliance, Peking University continues to expand its collaborative research by
developing a global network of partnership through innovative exchange programs
with over 260 world renowned institutions in more than 50 countries and regions.
She has also hosted many distinguished guests including over 60 state heads, 50
Nobel Laureates and many presidents of prestigious institutions. Their visits reflect
Peking University's international reputation and progress toward establishing itself
as a world-class university.
For more details about PKU, please visit http://www.pku.edu.cn
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Students'Association
As an international student, you may want to contact some students at our university from your country.
The following information to you may be helpful.
Singapore Students' Association Beijing
President TAN,LIAN SENG
Email: lianseng91@gmail.com
Peking University Korean Students'Association
President LEE CHANG WAN
Email: lcw.pku@gmail.com
Peking University Japanese Students'Association
Secretary General YOSHIDA KEIICHIRO
Email: yoshikei36@gmail.com
Peking University Malaysian Students' Association
CHIA YIYING
Email: 1200092824@pku.edu.cn
Peking University African Students' Association
HANY HASSAN KAFAFY
Email: hanykafafy@yahoo.com
Contact Us
International Students Division
Office of International Relations
Peking University
Address: Shao Yuan Bldg.3, Peking University
Tel: +86-10-6275 1230
Fax: +86-10-6275 1233
Website： http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn
Email: study@pku.edu.cn