Peking University HSBC Business School Admissions Bulletin

The admissions for the 2026 cohort is open and will close on February 28, 2026.

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport.
• Hold a Master’s degree from a recognized university.
• GRE, GMAT, or other standardized test scores are recommended but not required.
• Have proof of English proficiency with a satisfactory TOEFL score (iBT 100 points or above, no sub-score below 22) or an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 5.5, unless they are a native English speaker or their undergraduate and postgraduate programs were taught in English.
• Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying to Peking University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2020, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.

Application Process

The application process consists of the following steps:

1. Submit Online Application
2. Admissions Evaluation
3. Interview if selected
4. Admissions Decision
5. Mail Application Materials

Application Materials

Applicants need to upload completed documents in the application system and also mail the hard copies (except degree certificate and recommendation letters). The required documents include:

• Peking University Application Form for International Students (Master and Ph.D. Programs) with a photograph attached.
• One photocopy of the valid passport (passport type must be ordinary).
• Official transcripts of academic achievement up to the present, including courses taken and standard achieved, must be original documents or certified copies either in Chinese or English.
• Master's degree thesis (for fresh graduates in master program, please submit the abstract and table of contents of the thesis) and/or published academic papers and other original research results.
• A personal statement (including a research plan, 3000 words, in English).
• Two recommendation letters from referees. The referees should be professors or persons with relevant academic title. At least one of them should have knowledge of the applicant's recent academic work.
• Proof of English proficiency with a satisfactory TOEFL score (iBT 100 points or above, no sub-score below 22) or an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 5.5, unless the applicant is a native English speaker or their undergraduate and postgraduate programs were taught in English.
• CV in English.
• Table of contents and abstracts of academic publications and any other original achievement in the field.
• Original degree certificate and degree verification report in Chinese or English.
• Commitment for Application.

Additional Requirements

Applicants expected to graduate in 2026 must provide an official letter from their current university stating their expected graduation date, submit their certificate of graduation upon being pre-admitted, and present their original degree diploma upon registration. It is highly recommended that applicants have a strong preparation in economics, preferably have taken intermediate microeconomics and intermediate macroeconomics courses at university-level or equivalency.

Peking University

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Overview:

Peking University (PKU) is a prestigious and comprehensive research university located in Beijing, China. It is one of the most renowned universities in the country and is known for its strong academic programs, world-class faculty, and vibrant campus life.

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Academic Programs:

PKU offers a wide range of academic programs, including:

Undergraduate Education:

A variety of undergraduate programs across various disciplines.

Graduate Education:

Master's and Doctoral programs in various fields.

International Flagship Programs:

Specialized programs like the HSBC Business School (PHBS), Yenching Academy, Belt & Road Institute, School of Transnational Law, PKU International Summer Institute, and Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development.

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