1. Visa, Medical Insurance and Accommodation

(1) Visa: Students admitted to PKU should apply for a student visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their home country using the admission letter and the JW201/202 form. International students who will study in China for more than 6 months must obtain an “X1” visa, which is valid for only 30 days upon arrival in China. Upon arrival, they must visit the International Student Division and apply for a Residence Permit within 30 days to obtain legal status in China.

(2) Medical Insurance: The Ministry of Education of China requires all international students to maintain medical insurance throughout their planned period of study. Students must purchase the “Comprehensive Insurance Plan for Foreign Students” on the day of registration. Students without valid medical insurance will not be permitted to register.

(3) Accommodations: On-campus accommodation arrangement will be emailed to students after the issuance of Admission Notice. Please note that students who live off campus must register with the local police station within 24 hours of arrival.

2. Graduation and Degree Awarding

Students who have completed all the requirements stipulated in the academic plan and passed their thesis defense upon completion of their studies are permitted to graduate. After being examined and approved by the university’s Academic Degree Assessment Committee, the corresponding academic degree will be conferred.

3. Additional Notes

(1) For further information about the School to which the applicant is applying, including basic facilities, research, supervisors and faculty, subjects, research focus, training, and grants, please refer to the website of the relevant School.

(2) Graduate students are NOT allowed to be enrolled in more than one program or at more than one university at the same time.

(3) Applicants should closely monitor the latest relevant information posted on the website or sent by Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School or the School to which they are applying. Applicants must read and follow the posted instructions and deadlines in a timely manner; all consequences resulting from the applicant’s personal negligence or other reasons shall be borne solely by the applicant.

(4) Issues that may arise which are not mentioned here will be handled in accordance with the relevant regulations of the university and higher authorities.

(5) If new admission policies for graduate students are issued in 2027, Peking University will make the necessary adjustments and promptly announce the changes.