Yenching Academy of Peking University,Master of China Studies Program

Peking University is a major research university in Beijing, China, and a member of the elite C9 League of Chinese universities, which is similar to the Ivy League group in the US, and is generally one of the highest ranked institutions in China. It was the first modern national university in China, and since its founding in 1898, it has had a reputation as a leading ed..

Yenching Academy of Peking University aims to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary Master's program in China Studies. This initiative brings together young people who have demonstrated a talent for leadership and innovation. At Yenching, they are immersed in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world — past, present, and future. The Academy's goal is to shape new generations of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China.

Yenching Academy is a fully-funded residential program offering a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within the Humanities and Social Sciences. Working closely with their academic advisors, Yenching Scholars have the flexibility to create their own study paths by choosing from six research areas and a variety of extracurricular activities. Studying at the Academy represents a unique opportunity not only for intercultural and academic exchange, but also for personal and professional development.

All Yenching Scholars must complete compulsory core courses, includingChina in Transition,Chinese Language,Field Study,Topics in China Studies Lecture Series, andAcademic Writing.

Working closely with their academic advisors, Yenching Scholars have the flexibility to create their own study paths by choosing from six research areas, elective courses taught by Peking University faculty and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Research Areas offered in the Yenching Academy include:

· China Studies (Economics and Management)

· China Studies (History and Archaeology)

· China Studies (Law and Society)

· China Studies (Literature and Culture)

· China Studies (Philosophy and Religion)

· China Studies (Politics and International Relations)