Yenching Academy: a fully funded China Studies master's at Peking University
Peking University's Yenching Academy: a master's in China Studies, what the scholarship covers, who can apply and the application process.
Yenching Academy is a fully funded master's programme at Peking University, one of China's most prestigious universities. It is for young people who want to study China and its global role in depth.
About the programme
- Degree: master's in China Studies
- Language: English
- Research areas: politics and international relations, economics and management, law and society, history and culture, literature and philosophy
- Environment: a small academic community where international and Chinese students study together
What does it cover?
- Tuition
- On-campus accommodation
- A monthly stipend
- Round-trip travel
- Health insurance and academic trips
Who can apply?
- Citizens of all countries
- Those who will have completed a bachelor's degree before the programme starts
- Applicants with a high level of English (a language certificate may be required)
- Chinese is not required — Chinese language classes are offered during the programme
The programme accepts graduates of many fields, but a genuine interest in China and research is essential.
Application process
- Online application: essays, CV, transcript, recommendation letters
- Writing that reflects your research interests
- Interviews for finalists
- The deadline is usually in the winter months — check the official website for the exact date
Schwarzman vs Yenching
Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua) is a one-year programme focused on leadership and global affairs. Yenching Academy (Peking University) is more academic and focused on China Studies. You can apply to both.
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