Step 1: Register and Complete Online Application

Complete the online application form at www.studyatpku.com.    

Step 2: Upload Application Materials

Diplomas/Certificates of Graduation: Submit diplomas or certificates of graduation from all previously completed degree programs, along with degree authentication in Chinese or English. For degrees certified in languages other than Chinese or English, both the original document and a notarized translation must be uploaded.

Degree diplomas awarded by universities outside the Chinese mainland must be authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), Ministry of Education, P.R. China. 

Degree diplomas awarded by universities within the Chinese mainland must be authenticated by the Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD), Ministry of Education, P.R. China.

Note: Applicants who graduated before 2025 must upload their degree authentication report during the application period. Applicants expected to graduate in 2025 must provide an official letter from their current university stating their expected graduation date, submit their certificate of graduation upon pre-admission, and present their original degree diploma and authentication report during registration.

Official Transcripts: Submit official transcripts showing your academic achievements to date, including the courses taken and corresponding grades. Notarized copies in Chinese or English are acceptable for application purposes, but original documents must be presented upon registration in China.

Passport Information Page: Provide a copy of the information page of your valid ordinary passport. Please note that special passport types, such as diplomatic passports, are not accepted.

Personal Statement: Submit a personal statement. A template is available here.

Research Proposal: Submit a research proposal of approximately 3,000 words. A template is available here.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Submit an updated CV.

Recommendation Letters: Submit two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors in your field of study (or equivalent professionals with relevant academic titles). At least one letter should be from someone familiar with your recent academic work. 

The recommendation letters must be written in either Chinese or English, and a template is available here. 

The letters should discuss the candidate's personality, academic knowledge, and research capabilities. 

Once applicants submit a request, the system will generate a link that will be sent to the recommenders. Recommenders may complete the recommendation by filling out the online form or uploading a scanned copy of the signed letter. 

If s recommender prefers to send the letter directly to Peking University, they can email it to iphd@gsm.pku.edu.cn.

Commitment for Peking University Graduate Application: Submit a signed copy of the Commitment for Application. The template can be downloaded here. 

English Proficiency Test Results: Submit results of English proficiency tests, as required.

GMAT/GRE or Other Standardized Test Scores (Optional): Provide a copy of GMAT, GRE, or other standardized test scores if available.

Research Publications (Optional): Provide the table of contents and abstracts of any academic research you have published, along with any other relevant achievements in your field.

Note: Applicants should scan the original or notarized application documents in color using a scanner. Images captured by mobile phone or camera are NOT acceptable.

Step 3: Mail Application Materials

Pre-admitted candidates are required to mail their application materials to Office of Global Affairs of Guanghua School of Management Peking University. Specific submission details will be provided in the admission notice.

Read more for the 2025 Guanghua PhD Program Application Information.

Step 1: Register and Complete Online Application

Complete the online application form at www.studyatpku.com (GSM English-taught Research Master).

For detailed instructions, read Application Portal Instruction for Research Master Program.

Step 2: Upload Application Materials

Diplomas/Certificates of Graduation: Submit diplomas or certificates of graduation from all previously completed degree programs, along with degree authentication in Chinese or English. For degrees certified in languages other than Chinese or English, both the original document and a notarized translation must be uploaded.

Degree diplomas awarded by universities outside the Chinese mainland must be authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), Ministry of Education, P.R. China. 

Degree diplomas awarded by universities within the Chinese mainland must be authenticated by the Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD), Ministry of Education, P.R. China. 

Note: Applicants who graduated before 2025 must upload their degree authentication report during the application period. Applicants expected to graduate in 2025 must provide an official letter from their current university stating their expected graduation date, submit their certificate of graduation upon pre-admission, and present their original degree diploma and authentication report during registration.

Official transcripts: Submit official transcripts showing your academic achievements to date, including the courses taken and corresponding grades. Notarized copies in Chinese or English are acceptable for application purposes, but original documents must be presented upon registration in China.

Passport Information Page: Provide a copy of the information page of your valid ordinary passport. Please note that special passport types, such as diplomatic passports, are not accepted.

Personal statement: Submit a personal statement. A template is available here.

Research Proposal: Submit a research proposal of approximately 1,500 words. A template is available here.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Submit an updated CV.

Recommendation Letters:Submit two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors in your field of study (or equivalent professionals with relevant academic titles). At least one letter should be from someone familiar with your recent academic work.

The recommendation letters must be written in either Chinese or English, and a template is available here.

The letters should discuss the candidate's personality, academic knowledge, and research capabilities.

Once applicants submits a request, the system will generate a link that will be sent to the recommenders. Recommenders may complete the recommendation by filling out the online form or uploading a scanned copy of the signed letter.

If a recommender prefers to send the letter directly to Peking University, they can email it to iphd@gsm.pku.edu.cn

Commitment for Peking University Graduate Application: Submit a signed copy of the Commitment for Application. The template can be downloaded here.

English Proficiency Test Results: Submit results of English proficiency tests, as required.

GMAT/GRE or Other Standardized Test Scores (Optional): Provide a copy of GMAT, GRE, or other standardized test scores if available.

Research Publications (Optional): Provide the table of contents and abstracts of any academic research you have published, along with any other relevant achievements in your field.

Note: Applicants should scan the original or notarized application documents in color using a scanner. Images captured by mobile phone or camera are NOT acceptable.

Step 3: Mail Application Materials

Pre-admitted candidates are required to mail their application materials to Office of Global Affairs of Guanghua School of Management Peking University. Specific submission details will be provided in the admission notice.

Read more for the 2025 Guanghua Research Master Program Application Information.