Overview
Peking University offers a new short-term summer program for international students, which integrates the best of Peking University's instructional resources. Taught in English, the summer program is designed to promote communication and learning among international students, while enhancing students' global perspective and international awareness on common issues and topics.
Top-ranked Peking University is located beyond the old city walls, northwest of downtown Beijing. The surrounding area has seen great development and reconstruction during the past few years, with high-rise buildings alongside traditional businesses and neighborhoods. You can enjoy seeing Beijing old and new, with historical dynastic and new Olympic sites within easy reach, diverse restaurants serving food of all kinds at varied price ranges, with improved transportation to the Beijing city center. The renowned Beida campus is a beautiful setting for study, visited by thousands of tourists year-round.
Students attend classes with UC students and other international students.
Course Opportunities
For the inaugural program in 2009 students chose courses from a selection of eight courses taught in English in far reaching subjects including Chinese history, literature and film, economics, sociology, as well as environmental sciences courses that discuss such current topics as air pollution and water resources in China. EAP students may also take a Chinese language course to augment their introduction to and integration into China.
Seven of the eight disciplinary courses offered for the summer of 2009 were UC upper-division; the lower-division exception is the course on Chinese Folklore and Culture. These course titles were:
- Discovering Chinese History in Beijing
- Contemporary Chinese Literature and Film
- Local Traditions and Chinese Society
- Survey of Theories About Nation and How to Apply Them to China
- Chinese Economy: Reforms and Challenges
- Air Pollution and Health Effects in Contemporary China
- Hydrology and the Water Resources of China
- Chinese Folklore and Culture
In addition to classes, the program provides tours of historical and cultural sites of interest in Beijing to provide students with opportunities to experience Chinese customs and culture.
Use the following resource to learn about EAP courses:
- The MyEAP Course Catalog has descriptions of the disciplinary courses with individual unit values. Course descriptions for the Chinese language courses are not yet available.
Units
You are required to take a minimum of 8 UC quarter units; however, your UC home campus may require up to 12 UC quarter units. If you receive financial aid, you may be required to take 12 units; see your campus financial aid office for details.
Due to the short term of the program, UC students may expect to earn between 8 and 12 UC quarter units depending on their choice of courses as unit values vary. Students are required to take at least three courses.
Language of Instruction
English
Language Study
Language study is optional as one of your courses. The program offers 20 hours of Chinese language study for which students earn 2.0 UC quarter units. Students are assigned to elementary, intermediate, or advanced Chinese language classes.
Internships, Research, and Independent Study
Internships and/or independent study for academic credit are not possible in this program.
Duration
Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
Summer: late June to late July
Housing
Housing will be arranged by the Beijing Study Center and PKU.
On-site Support
EAP students are supported by UC's network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. UC faculty and local staff abroad help students integrate into the culture of their host country and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.
See the EAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).
Host Institutions
Peking University, Beijing
Founded in 1898, Peking University is the first national university in modern Chinese history and today is one of China’s most comprehensive and prestigious universities. “Beida,” as the university is commonly called, enrolls about 14,000 undergraduates and 12,000 graduate students. There are also nearly 4,000 international students in short-term or long-term programs. The university consists of five faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Medicine, and Information and Engineering. Peking University also has 56 research institutes, 84 research centers, and 12 national laboratories. The University Library, the largest university library in Asia, contains more than 5.5 million books and 6,500 periodical titles.
The history of the university parallels the development and evolution of modern China. It was a major center of the revolutionary May Fourth Movement of 1919, of resistance movements toward the Japanese in the 1930s, of political debate that presaged the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s, of the 1989 student democracy movement, and of student protest against the US destruction of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade in May 1999. Current university activities reflect China’s press toward economic development, understanding of associated social and cultural adjustments, environmental impacts of development, and internationalization related to China’s relationship with the world.
Visit the Peking University website
Estimated Cost
Participation in EAP is a great value! The cost of EAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to EAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.
Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will be based on the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.
These expenses are estimated for 2009-10. Amounts will vary for 2010-11 participation due to proposed changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. For a more detailed breakdown of 2009-10 payment information, visit the
Participants Portal and select the appropriate program.
Here’s what is included in the estimate:
- Predeparture expenses (visa, etc.)
- Round-trip transportation from California
- UC fees
- Tuition at partner institution
- Accident and medical insurance
- On-site orientation
- Room and board
- Program excursions
- Books and other incidental expenses
- Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript
Estimated EAP Costs*
| Option |
Cost |
| * Based on most recent costs for 2009-2010 to the nearest $100. |
| Summer |
$5,900 |
Application Requirements
Class Level
Junior, senior
Language Prerequisite
Equivalent of one quarter of Chinese-language study or 500 words of Chinese. If at the time the program starts it will have been a year or more since you last took a course in standard Chinese, it is recommended that you refresh your proficiency before departure. Consult with your Campus EAP Advisor for details.
GPA
2.85 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure. No exceptions.
Other
Peking University will NOT accept you with only a People’s Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan ROC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macau passport. You must also be a permanent resident of another country. U.S. permanent residence is sufficient documentation for admittance. Dual passport holders are okay. In addition, Peking University will not admit you without a valid passport.
Minimum Criteria
All applicants must also have:
- Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into
the student’s UC degree program
- Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully
to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and
exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
- A willingness to abide by program regulations
- An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all
campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)
These are minimum program requirements only and do not guarantee selection. The Campus EAP Office determines selection. The final admission decision is made by the host institution.
Deadlines
Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.
For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.
Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information:
