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🇨🇳 China — Peking University

Peking University Scholarship

IELTS Requirement & Application Guide

Overall

6

Components

L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5

Level

UG, PG, PhD

Deadline

December–March

Country

🇨🇳 China

Coverage

Full or partial tuition fee waiver, Monthly living allowance +2 more

About Peking University Scholarship

Peking University (PKU) offers several scholarship programmes for international students, including the PKU President's Fellowship (full scholarship), Confucius Institute Scholarship, Beijing Government Scholarship, and CSC Scholarship. Support includes full or partial tuition waivers, a monthly living allowance, accommodation subsidies, and comprehensive medical insurance.

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IELTS Required

OverallLRWS
65.55.55.55.5

Accepts: Academic / General

Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 80, HSK 4

Coverage

  • Full or partial tuition fee waiver
  • Monthly living allowance
  • Accommodation subsidy
  • Comprehensive medical insurance

Tips for Meeting the Requirement

  1. 1.Peking University requires IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. For the prestigious President's Fellowship, aim for 7.0+ as this fully funded award is extremely competitive.
  2. 2.Apply between December and March. PKU has a structured online application system — upload your IELTS test report form (TRF) early to avoid technical delays near the deadline.
  3. 3.HSK 4 certification strengthens applications even for English-taught programmes. If time allows, prepare for both IELTS and HSK to demonstrate strong bilingual academic ability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IELTS score do I need for Peking University Scholarship?
Peking University requires IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL iBT 80 and HSK 4 are accepted alternatives depending on the programme.
Does Peking University accept TOEFL instead of IELTS?
Yes, Peking University accepts TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 80. HSK 4 is the alternative for Chinese-taught programmes.
Can I apply for Peking University without IELTS?
For English-taught programmes, either IELTS or TOEFL is required. Chinese-taught programmes accept HSK 4 instead. Applicants from English-speaking countries may request an exemption, subject to departmental approval.

आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्

भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।