Overview
Peking University is a top-ranked university located beyond the old city walls in northwest Beijing. The surrounding area has undergone great development and reconstruction, with high-rise buildings going up on most corners. The renowned and lovely Beida campus is visited by thousands of tourists year-round. It is conveniently located within easy travel to historical and architectural sites of the capital, as well as more recent modern Olympian constructs recognizable throughout the world.
Students attend classes with international students in the College of Chinese Language and Culture and with host country students in regular Peking University courses (advanced language ability required).
Course Opportunities
Chinese language and culture. If you are linguistically qualified, you may take regular university courses in selected fields.
The EAP curriculum is tailored for three groups of students:
Tier 1: Students with limited Chinese take language study through the College of Chinese Language and Culture. Classes improve proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and provide information about Chinese culture and society.
Tier 2: Students who have language skills above the level offered by the College of Chinese Language and Culture take courses through Peking University's Chinese Department. Courses are designed for foreigners and taught in Chinese at a level more easily understood than that of regular university courses. If language ability is adequate, especially by the second semester, these students are strongly encouraged to take regular university classes.
Tier 3: Students who have native or near-native Chinese ability and who score high on the required language exam usually take at least some of their courses from the university's regular offerings taught in standard Chinese (e.g., in art, Chinese, economics, history, literature, philosophy, and political science). The Study Center hires local students as tutors to assist UC students with their regular university courses.
Use the following resource to learn about EAP courses:
- EAP Program Search provides information on general areas of study.
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Host institution online catalogs or course listings:
- MyEAP Course Catalog lists courses previously taken by UC students. Additional courses may be available and not all courses may still be offered. Since courses in new programs have not yet been taken for credit, they may not appear in the MyEAP Course Catalog.
Units
You are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad.
ILP: 12 units (may be reduced to 3 units on the variable unit option)
Term: 18 UC quarter units per semester
Language of Instruction
Standard Chinese (simplified characters)
Language Study
The program begins with a mandatory seven-week Chinese intensive language program (ILP) at Beijing Normal University (BNU). Continued Chinese language study is required during the fall and spring terms unless you have a high level of Chinese language proficiency and take courses in regular university departments (following a required language exam).
Internships, Research, and Independent Study
Internships and/or independent study for academic credit may be possible in this program. Arrangements for either are made by the student in consultation with the Study Center after arrival at the host institution. Predeparture preparation may be required.
Duration
Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
Year: late June to late June
Housing
Pending availability, you may share a room with another UC student on campus in a foreign student dormitory. With Study Center approval, you may live off campus during the academic year.
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
- Intensive language program
- 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. |
| Year |
$25,200 |
Application Requirements
Class Level
Junior, senior, graduate
Language Prerequisite
Minimum of one year of university-level standard Chinese; two years are preferred.
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
3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.0 language 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, even if you are a U.S. permanent resident. Dual passport holders are okay. In addition, Peking University will not admit you without a valid passport. U.S. permanent residence and a green card are not sufficient documentation for admittance.
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:
