1、Is there an info session for the exchange program?

The Office of Global Affairs, Guanghua School of Management, holds “International Day” annually to explain and answer questions about the exchange program.

The Guanghua “International Day” will be held on 31 November 2022 from 12:30-16:00 in Room 301 of Guanghua Building 1. Students interested in applying for the exchange program are advised to reserve time in advance.

2、How can I obtain information about the partner institutions and their application requirements?

More information on our partner institutions: https://www.gsm.pku.edu.cn/international/gjjh/jhyx.htm.

Fact Sheets and promotional videos for each institution will also be shared with students via One Drive.

3、How do I apply for the exchange program?

Students must first complete the system registration and verify the email (PKU email only). Log in after you sign up successfully at:   http://exchange.gsm.pku.edu.cn/application/student/login.html

4、When should I apply for the exchange program? How many times a year does the selection process take place?

Only once for the academic year 2023-2024 (Fall 2023, Winter/Spring 2024).

The online application portal opens on January 15, 2023, and closes at 9 am on February 24, 2023. You can check and amend your application before submitting it. You are not allowed to make any changes after submission.

5、What is the length of the exchange program?

The length is a semester. A semester at our partner institutions is between 2-4 months.

6、What is the tuition fee for the exchange period?

Only pay regular tuition to PKU, and tuition fee to the host institution is waived.

7、Is it possible to exchange for an entire year?

No. As exchange slots are limited, we hope to allow more students to participate in exchange programs. An exchange extension is also not allowed. Please refer to the Guanghua Office of Global Affairs for further information if a year-long exchange program is available at particular institutions.

8、Can students apply multi institutes at the same time?

Yes. There is no limit to the number of institutions you can apply to. It is crucial that you rank them carefully as we select your school based on the sequences you listed.

9、What is the approximate cost of living for a semester?

• In general, the approximate cost of living for four months: is about 30,000-50,000 RMB in Asia, 60,000-80,000 RMB in North America, Europe, Australia, etc.

11、Are there scholarships available for the exchange program?

There is a limited number of scholarships for the semester exchange program, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Office of Student Affairs for details.