Peking University Scholarships for International Students
Complete list of scholarships available to international students at Peking University — including Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute, university-specific awards, and external programs.
Last updated: 2026-06-13 · SICA Editorial Team
Programs with scholarships at Peking University
The following programs at Peking University offer scholarship opportunities for international students. Click into each to see coverage, eligibility, and how to apply.
All scholarships you can apply for at Peking University
These scholarships are open to international students at Peking University and other SICA partner universities. Most are administered by the Chinese government, the Confucius Institute, or Peking University itself.
Beijing Government Scholarship
The Beijing Government Scholarship is a municipal-level scholarship established by the Beijing Municipal Government to attract outstanding international students to study at universities in Beijing. It provides partial or full tuition coverage and is available for all degree levels.
Belt and Road Scholarship
The Belt and Road Scholarship is a national-level initiative to support students from countries along the Belt and Road to study in China. It focuses on disciplines aligned with BRI cooperation areas including engineering, infrastructure, trade, and international relations. The scholarship is administered through designated Chinese universities.
Chinese Government Scholarship — AUN Program
The AUN Program is a special category under the Chinese Government Scholarship designed for students from ASEAN member states. It is managed through the ASEAN University Network (AUN) and supports postgraduate studies at top Chinese universities. The program aims to strengthen China-ASEAN educational cooperation.
Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program
The Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program is the most prestigious and comprehensive scholarship for international students. It is established by the Ministry of Education of China to support outstanding international students pursuing degrees at Chinese universities. The program covers all major expenses and provides a generous monthly stipend.
Chinese Government Scholarship — EU Program
The EU Program is a special category under the Chinese Government Scholarship exclusively for citizens of European Union member states. It aims to strengthen educational exchange and cooperation between China and the EU, supporting students in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies.
Chinese Government Scholarship — Great Wall Program
The Great Wall Scholarship Program is established by the Ministry of Education for candidates recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It supports general and senior scholars from developing countries to conduct research at Chinese universities.
Confucius Institute Scholarship
The Confucius Institute Scholarship is established by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) to support international students, scholars, and Chinese language teachers to study Chinese language and culture at Chinese universities. It is one of the most accessible scholarships for those interested in Chinese language studies.
Maritime Scholarship Program
The Maritime Scholarship Program is a specialized scholarship for international students interested in maritime studies, oceanography, naval architecture, marine engineering, and related fields. Administered by designated maritime universities in China, it aims to cultivate global maritime talent and promote international cooperation in ocean-related fields.
MOFCOM Scholarship
The MOFCOM Scholarship is established by the Ministry of Commerce of China to support talented individuals from developing countries to pursue Master's or PhD degrees in Economics, Business, and related fields at prestigious Chinese universities. It is one of the most generous scholarships, including round-trip international airfare.
Shanghai Government Scholarship
The Shanghai Government Scholarship is established by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission. It offers three types of scholarships — Type A (full scholarship), Type B (partial scholarship for tuition), and Type C (partial scholarship for outstanding students already in Shanghai). It is one of the most popular provincial-level scholarships.
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