Peking University

University overview

Peking University, founded in 1898 as the Imperial Jinshi University, is one of China's leading and oldest higher education institutions. It is a member of the elite C9 League—the equivalent of the American Ivy League, which brings together the country's best universities. The university's campus, located in the picturesque setting of former imperial gardens in Beijing's Haidian district, is recognized as one of the most beautiful in China. The university is renowned for its strong research schools in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, as well as its active international collaborations and high rankings in global educational rankings.